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Re: Conversions and power and Nigel

To: "Laura G." <savercool@email.msn.com>
Subject: Re: Conversions and power and Nigel
From: Joe Curry <spitlist@gte.net>
Date: Mon, 19 Oct 1998 19:39:21 -0700
Laura,
I've been doing some calculations and here is what I have come up with:

1. The 1500 is roughly 91 cubic inches.
2. There is an old Hot Rodder rule of thumb that says,
       "1 hp/ci=1 hot engine"
3. If your Spit has a 1500 engine with 125 hp, the ratio is about
        1.37 hp/ci.
4.  Therefore: Nigel must be as real screamer.

(Unless of course your mechanic is blowing smoke)

Joe

Laura G. wrote:
> 
> Hey you guys-
> 
> Don't forget what "they" say-it's not the size of the engine-(or hp for that
> matter)-it's the skill of the driver! (and the skill of the mechanic too!)
> 
> <BG>
> 
> Laura G. and Nigel

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