That is an interesting # if aero drag was linear which it is
not.. BTW do you have a car with 0 for rolling resistance?
That isn't linear either..
Dave Dahlgren
Dan Warner wrote:
>
> Divide 21 by 9.7, multiple 174 with that factor - I figure 375 mph more or
> less.
>
> Dan W
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Rick Byrnes <rick@rbmotorsports.com>
> To: Keith Turk <kturk@ala.net>; <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2001 9:50 AM
> Subject: Re: Rick's car
>
> > Gee, I was kinda planning on zapping that ol chebby truck out.
> > The Girlie camero is sort of ok though, It does go fairly fast.
> >
> > I will post more photos soon, including the new ride.....gotta make sure
> its
> > mine first. My check has not cleared yet........but it will.
> >
> > Now, consider if my Merk went 174 with the N/A motor and it's 21 ft sq.
> and
> > the new deal is 9.7 ft sq, how fast will it go? Do the same comparison
> with
> > Turbo motor. I plan on having a bunch of fun in the next few years.
> > Gonna give Dave some numbers to shoot for.....
> >
> > Rick Byrnes
> > We have enough youth...........How about a fountain of smart
> > www.rbmotorsports.com
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