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RE: Blower ratio

To: Dick J <lsr_man@yahoo.com>, LSR list <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Subject: RE: Blower ratio
From: Mike Lackey <mike_lackey@yahoo.com>
Date: Sun, 16 Apr 2006 13:01:23 -0700 (PDT)
--- Dick J <lsr_man@yahoo.com> wrote:

> I agree that turbochargers are cheaper and simpler than superchargers, but if 
>turbochargers are
> superior to superchargers in all cases, across the board, then why don't top 
>fuel dragsters and
> funny cars use turbochargers instead of superchargers.?
>    
>   Dick J

Last I checked the NHRA rulebook, it's because the rules specifically prohibit 
turbochargers. 
They could probably run faster yet with turbos.

Mike
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