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Subject: Re: Two Stroke Performance
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Group,
Has any consideration been given to creating a L ( 250 cc (15 cu in)) class
for special construction cars?
Greg
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From: <ardunbill@webtv.net>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, February 25, 2000 4:45 PM
Subject: Two Stroke Performance
> Group. The Detroit Diesel has been extolled for its qualities, and I
> gather we also like it because that's where the 71-series blower cores
> come from.
>
> I feel compelled to point out that when you talk high-performance two
> strokes, the 250cc (15 cu.in.) and 500cc (30 cu.in.) engines used today
> in World Championship Grand Prix Motorcycle road- racing put out SIX
> horsepower per cubic inch reliably on race gas for events up to 200
> miles or more. 250s are limited to two cylinders and 500s to four
> cylinders.
>
> Factory specials put out that level of performance, but production
> racers by Honda and Yamaha, sold to the public for reasonable prices,
> are very close in output. The 250s weigh around 220 lbs, handle like a
> thought, and with 85 or more horsepower, I understand they are
> tremendous fun to ride. Something like having wheels on your body, or
> flying without an airplane.
>
> Wish someone would bring one out to ECTA, I imagine stock it would do
> 150 or better in the standing mile. Cheap thrills. But don't expect me
> to do it, I've got more than enough on my plate trying to get my XXF/GR
> working right.
>
> Cheers from ArdunBill down in the Great Dismal Swamp, Chesapeake, VA,
> where it's been warm enough the last three days to get the old bike out
> for a ride. When ArdunBill gets to ride his bike, the women are
> prettier, the sky is bluer, and food tastes better!
>
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