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1. Re: Electronics vs. old way (score: 1)
Author: "John Linville" <bellytk@nh.ultranet.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 06:35:07 -0500
Like some poet once said, "to thine own self be true". There is a lot to be said for keeping the old ways alive. Hell, we have been running nostalgia drags with a flathead for years before beginning
/html/land-speed/1999-12/msg00000.html (10,864 bytes)

2. Re: Electronics vs. old way (score: 1)
Author: dahlgren <dahlgren@uconect.net>
Date: Wed, 01 Dec 1999 07:19:06 -0500
With this line of reasoning would you need a class for one of those new screw type blowers? They cost a bunch and are so much better...Or maybe roller cams... the new stuff is $$$$ and makes a ton mo
/html/land-speed/1999-12/msg00001.html (12,196 bytes)

3. Re: Electronics vs. old way (score: 1)
Author: "John Beckett" <landspeedracer@email.msn.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 09:49:01 -0500
I have to echo what Dave said completely. Electronics are the future, "speed costs money so how fast would you like to go?" However, I think in the long run you'll be ahead of the game dollar wise.
/html/land-speed/1999-12/msg00006.html (11,536 bytes)

4. RE: Electronics vs. old way (score: 1)
Author: "joe boogie" <boogiewoogie12@hotmail.com>
Date: Wed, 01 Dec 1999 11:18:45 PST
Friends, Members, and SCTA, ECTA, &USFRA officials: ...Kvach is absolutely right about all the "unfairness" of new tech vs. old tech... Exactly why I, (a pretty serious dragracer from the "old daze")
/html/land-speed/1999-12/msg00012.html (13,897 bytes)

5. RE: Electronics vs. old way (score: 1)
Author: dferguso@ebmail.gdeb.com
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 15:59:59 -0500
what is this "unfairness" whining all about ??? - just go out and race YOUR CAR YOUR WAY - who cares if the other guy in your class has some electronics on his ride - big deal - if you chose not to r
/html/land-speed/1999-12/msg00017.html (8,630 bytes)

6. RE: Electronics vs. old way (score: 1)
Author: dferguso@ebmail.gdeb.com
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 16:14:53 -0500
If the SCTA, USFRA, and ECTA don't pay attention to, and STOP electronic "rule stretching" by the "New Tech" boys NOW, LSR as we know it will cease to exist because only the filthy rich will be able
/html/land-speed/1999-12/msg00018.html (8,764 bytes)

7. Re: Electronics vs. old way (score: 1)
Author: dahlgren <dahlgren@uconect.net>
Date: Wed, 01 Dec 1999 16:39:58 -0500
Joe it only costs a couple of thousand to do the EFI thing on the cheap...Use the pump off the hilborn deal only need 45 to 70 psi.. An inexpensive but suitable system is only 1200 injectors about 50
/html/land-speed/1999-12/msg00019.html (17,050 bytes)

8. Re: Electronics vs. old way (score: 1)
Author: "John Beckett" <landspeedracer@email.msn.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 16:46:17 -0500
Amen Doug It's all bout running what you got or like...and we have a bunch of classes to run in...what 500+ or so...got to be room in there some place for everybody. If you want to be the fastest SOB
/html/land-speed/1999-12/msg00022.html (9,865 bytes)

9. Re: Electronics vs. old way (score: 1)
Author: "Thomas E. Bryant" <saltracer@awwwsome.com>
Date: Wed, 01 Dec 1999 14:16:16 -0800
I have to side with the techies. I have been in the auto repair business for 40 years and there is one thing that I know for sure...the engine is still a air pump with fuel and ignition applied to t
/html/land-speed/1999-12/msg00025.html (10,212 bytes)

10. RE: Electronics vs. old way (score: 1)
Author: "Ferguson, Darrell" <dfergus@bactc.com>
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 14:14:24 -0800
As always, I side with my brother on this one. I get mixed sentiments from many members of the list. One moment a person will state that we're all here to have fun, the next moment it's that it's unf
/html/land-speed/1999-12/msg00026.html (13,158 bytes)

11. Re: Electronics vs. old way (score: 1)
Author: "Keith Turk" <kturk@ala.net>
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 17:01:19 -0600
That is what I love about this list.... Ain't we all Different and the same.... like six dozen boxes of chocolate or something like that.... To me it's all about the Red hat... that's my Goal.... Per
/html/land-speed/1999-12/msg00027.html (15,224 bytes)

12. Re: Electronics vs. old way (score: 1)
Author: V4GR@aol.com
Date: Wed, 1 Dec 1999 17:55:37 EST
When Larry was buying parts for his Pontiac I wanted to adapt Hilborn SBC injectors to his heads. But no he bought new Kinsler old tech injectors for $3500. Thats not cheap He could have bought used
/html/land-speed/1999-12/msg00028.html (8,620 bytes)

13. Re: Electronics vs. old way (score: 1)
Author: Wester S Potter <wspotter@jps.net>
Date: Wed, 01 Dec 1999 16:30:10 -0700
The '99 rule change was to eliminate "traction controls" on B'ville cars. Some of the electronic subtleties are dealt with as time goes on. Experience tells us that some things create problems for s
/html/land-speed/1999-12/msg00030.html (16,631 bytes)

14. RE: Electronics vs. old way (score: 1)
Author: "joe boogie" <boogiewoogie12@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 03 Dec 1999 09:58:57 PST
I was simply calling a spade a spade. I've been around long enough in this racing game to know what's what, what's happened, and what will happen. I have developed my opinions based on real world ob
/html/land-speed/1999-12/msg00082.html (10,578 bytes)

15. Re: Electronics vs. old way (score: 1)
Author: "joe boogie" <boogiewoogie12@hotmail.com>
Date: Fri, 03 Dec 1999 10:37:22 PST
Dave Dalghren: Dave: I've really no time to reply but just a couple of points ok? 1. I'm not racing at present; I'm an "adult student" in college, so you must have my comments mistaken for someone el
/html/land-speed/1999-12/msg00085.html (20,285 bytes)

16. RE: Electronics vs. old way (score: 1)
Author: dferguso@ebmail.gdeb.com
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 1999 13:56:05 -0500
boogie man - thanks for the thumbs up on our ride - appreciated - i think what i was trying to say was dont worry (whine) about someone running electronics in your class, it is not going to stop you
/html/land-speed/1999-12/msg00091.html (9,129 bytes)

17. Re: Electronics vs. old way (score: 1)
Author: "Chris R Harris" <yesford@clear.net.nz>
Date: Sat, 4 Dec 1999 11:16:10 +1300
this obvious controversial subject is very similar to a previous question ie 'Why do you go to Bonneville' Personally I'm an extreeeemly competitive person by nature. I go land speed racing to go to
/html/land-speed/1999-12/msg00097.html (8,427 bytes)

18. Re: Electronics vs. old way (score: 1)
Author: Peter D Carpenter <tinshed@ozemail.com.au>
Date: Sat, 04 Dec 1999 08:57:29 +1000
I guess there's a place for the new tech since it was on the lakes that many if the ideas now used in production engines were developed and proved. However i think these cars should be separated from
/html/land-speed/1999-12/msg00098.html (14,427 bytes)

19. Re: Electronics vs. old way (score: 1)
Author: "David Haller" <dhaller@techline.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Dec 1999 18:05:20 -0800
I think the vintage classes cover what your referring to already, Dave Haller #93 -- Original Message -- From: joe boogie <boogiewoogie12@hotmail.com> To: <dferguso@ebmail.gdeb.com>; <land-speed@auto
/html/land-speed/1999-12/msg00101.html (10,834 bytes)

20. RE: Electronics vs. old way (score: 1)
Author: Beth Butters <bbutters@dmi.net>
Date: Tue, 30 Nov 1999 20:44:40 -0800
I've been wandering if the day isn't coming when the supercharged classes are going to be dominated by the electronics managed tubocharged motors and us guys who just don't want to go their are racin
/html/land-speed/1999-11/msg00633.html (8,474 bytes)


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