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Re: emgine Q

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Subject: Re: emgine Q
From: "Patrick Washburn" <washburn@dwave.net>
Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2001 11:47:34 -0500
Think outside the box Phil.  I would make the gas turbine run at a constant 
optimal RPM, and develope a CVT transmission to control acceleration.  If I 
were so inclined.  Which I'm not.  No way.

> 
> >Has anyone ever built an auto-x car w/a gas-turbine engine? Are they 
legal?
> 
> 
> Can't see a reason why it should not be legal in A-mod.
> 
> I think it would be a seriously bad idea.  Gas-turbine race cars have been
> famous for throttle-lag...

Patrick Washburn
C-Tech Trailer Cabinets
Designed for the Racer
Wausau, WI
www.racecabinet.com
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