Jim,
I knew that you are an Ass, but I did not know that you are an Engineer.
Gary
'73
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jim Swarthout" <jswarth1@tampabay.rr.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, December 02, 2002 7:01 PM
Subject: RE: TR6 performance
> Joe,
>
> As a mechanic, tool & die maker, and an Engineer, I can assure you that
> no amount of classroom education will prepare you for the automobile.
> It's all hands-on. An engine is a culmination of parts, all moving
> according to the momentary volatility of a given fuel. It will continue
> to stump the best math!!!
>
> I have available the latest computer programs available for design and
> simulation...Pro-E with Mechanica...SolidWorks...Cosmos...Algor...and on
> and on. Software provides an excellent means of feedback...kinda like a
> 3-D typo checker. But the FEA results are only close...Field testing
> will always remain!
>
> I had my own shop while I was going to school...while at Wake Tech in
> Raleigh I used Lab time to make TR parts...At NCSU...I continued
> designing & making TR parts.
>
> Vance is for the most part right on par with his answers...and I thank
> him for answering my post!
>
> He knows his stuff!!
>
>
> Jim Swarthout
>
> -----Original Message-----
>
> Vance, et al.
> Do you guys have PHDs in this stuff? I feel like I've been able to make
> some "educated decisions" by following this thread. Great forum
> Joe Davis
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