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Re: Air Filters

To: Craig Wright <craig@p-d-g.com>
Subject: Re: Air Filters
From: Bob Palmer <rpalmer@ames.ucsd.edu>
Date: Fri, 16 Jul 1999 11:38:53 -0700
Craig,

Thanks for the tip. I'll give them a call.

Bob

At 11:00 AM 7/16/99 -0700, Craig Wright wrote:
>Bob,
>
>Rather than an acceleration test, have you thought of using a chassis dyno. I
>take my car to the Dyno Shop in Santee every 6-8 months and after any
>significant engine work. It is very efficient. In 10 minutes you can do 4-5
>pulls while changing the timing, for example, and find the optimum setting
>for your particular car. They will also recurve the distributor and optimize
>power valves and jets. I have a friend that gained 45 hp in his Pantera using
>this process. It cost him about $150, very cheap horsepower.
>
>Craig Wright

Robert L. Palmer
UCSD, Dept. of AMES
619-822-1037 (o)
760-599-9927 (h)
rpalmer@ucsd.edu
rpalmer@cts.com

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