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Re: Fwd: Datsun 240A alfin brake drums

To: "Dean Tetterton" <richtr@erols.com>, <fot@autox.team.net>,
Subject: Re: Fwd: Datsun 240A alfin brake drums
From: "Glen" <fubog@beon.net>
Date: Sat, 31 Aug 2002 06:31:49 -0400
Thanks for the kind compliment Jack. Like Mike says, we're just out there
having a good time... I really dunno how they do it.... Glen.


----- Original Message -----
From: Jack W. Drews <vinttr4@geneseo.net>
To: Glen <fubog@beon.net>; Dean Tetterton <richtr@erols.com>;
<fot@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, August 30, 2002 8:07 PM
Subject: Re: Fwd: Datsun 240A alfin brake drums


> By the way, Glen, congratulations on being the engine builder for both of
> these guys. To be able to build engines that win in cars driven by these
> two guys of questionable talent is a remarkable achievement. Don't tell
> Mike and Jeff I said that, though.
>
>
> >FWIW both Mike Jackson & Jeff Snook (usually!) respect 6500 max RPM, both
> >have billet crankshafts. Glen.
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message -----
> >From: Dean Tetterton <richtr@erols.com>
> >To: 'Jack W. Drews' <vinttr4@geneseo.net>; <fot@autox.team.net>
> >Sent: Friday, August 30, 2002 5:27 PM
> >Subject: RE: Fwd: Datsun 240A alfin brake drums
> >
> >
> > > Along with Carbs, Lets look at top RPM turned. 6300 RPM vs the billet
> > > boys with 7500.
> > > Dean Tetterton
> > > 2 SU with stock crank, rods,pistons....
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-fot@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-fot@autox.team.net] On
> > > Behalf Of Jack W. Drews
> > > Sent: Friday, August 30, 2002 1:52 PM
> > > To: JFrymark@aol.com; fot@autox.team.net
> > > Subject: Re: Fwd: Datsun 240A alfin brake drums
> > >
> > > >By the way....outstanding
> > > >showing in the mid west. We know who cleaned who's clock don't we.
> > > Amazing
> > > >how little chat/press the california guys got in the FOT room.
> > >
> > >
> > > ...............snip
> > >
> > >
> > > I know this was accidentally sent,and no offense taken, but it does
> > > bring
> > > up some
> > >   interesting comparisons on not only geographical distribution, but
> > > also
> > > other differences as well.
> > >
> > > If we look at the results of the top seven TR3's and 4's in the
> > > all-Triumph
> > > race, here's what we see:
> > >
> > > 4 - Mike Jackson -- 1:48.486 - Florida - SU
> > > 8 - Mordy Dunst - 1:50.146 - California - Weber
> > > 9 - Jeff Snook - 1:50.059 - Ohio - SU
> > > 10 - Mark Butterworth - 1:51.631 - Great Britain - Weber
> > > 11 - Tony Drews - 1:51.841 - Illinois - SU
> > > 15 - Paul Smock - 1:52.601 - California - Weber
> > > 16 - John Frymark - 1:53.231 - California - Weber (I think)
> > >
> > > Really pretty well distributed, geographically, wouldn't you say? Also
> > > of
> > > interest is that the difference
> > >   between SU and Weber carbureted cars was not measurably different,
> > > TR3's
> > > vs. TR4's were not significantly different. Darn. This destroys all my
> > > previously held opinions.
> > >
> > > Now I've just got to find a couple more seconds........
> > >
> > >
> > > uncle jack
>
> uncle jack

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