One of these days, Bob!
Actually I replaced the stock low compression pistons in my RBB motor with
a new set of early 18V pistons, and installed a Piper camshaft to replace
the trashed original over the winter. Just got the car running, and ran in
the camshaft. Will need to put some miles on before I will be ready to
hammer on the motor.
Once complete, I will proudly(?) reveal what the car can do.
Regards,
Chris Delling
At 07:49 AM 2/14/98 EST, ROBERT G. HOWARD wrote:
>Hi Chris,
> Could you share with us some of the readings from your B?
>Bob
>
>On Fri, 13 Feb 1998 13:25:53 -0500 Chris Delling <saschris@flash.net>
>writes:
>>Hello All-
>>
>>Thought I would share a new toy that is just the ticket for anyone
>>interested in gauging vehicle performance. My wife presented it to me
>>as a
>>gift for our anniversary yesterday, and it's fun.
>>
>>It's called the G-Force, and it's made by Tesla Electronics. It is a
>>small
>>performance "computer" which will monitor 0-60 time, 1/4 mile E.T. and
>>Trap
>>Speed, 60-0 braking, and with a bit more work, cornering forces, and
>>rear
>>wheel H.P (sorta a reach on that last one)
>>
>>The device mounts on the inside of your windsheild, like a radar
>>detector.
>>It utilizes an accelerometer and a DSP. Acceleration is monitored,
>>and
>>integrated over time. The update rate is every 2.5 milliseconds, and
>>based
>>on the "instananeous" acceleration, and the time base the device can
>>determine the time required to reach 60 MPH, or to cover a a quarter
>>mile.
>>This information is provided on a LED display.
>>
>>Firmware is also resident to do lateral cornering forces. The unit
>>must be
>>installed perpendicular to the "normal" direction of travel.
>>
>>It will also provide a H.P. at the rear wheel. This isn't actual
>>H.P.,
>>because what the device does is calculate the H.P. based on the
>>acceleration of the vehicle (in a given run) and coupled with the
>>weight of
>>the vehicle/driver (which you must enter), will calculate a
>>theoretical
>>H.P. Ov course, the H.P. number is skewed, due to the fact the the
>>acceleration numbers reflect the effects of aerodynamics, wind
>>direction,
>>etc. not to mention the accuracy of the weight input you provide.
>>
>>Nonetheless, it's fun to play with, and will help anyone who likes to
>>"tinker and tune" to evaluate the benefits of small modifications to
>>things
>>like fuel mixture, timing, air filters, and exhausts, determine how
>>much
>>the modification helps (or hurts!).
>>
>>The cost is about $150. I originally saw this thing in Grass Roots
>>Motorsport Magazine (i think), and there review was pretty good.
>>
>>All the usual disclaimers apply.
>>
>>Regards,
>>
>>Chris Delling
>>
>>
>>
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