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Re: TR3 V8 Conversion

To: "Anthony Rhodes" <ARhodes@compuserve.com>, "Kai M. Radicke" <kmr@pil.net>, "Triumph List" <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Subject: Re: TR3 V8 Conversion
From: "Scott A. Roberts" <herald1200@home.com>
Date: Fri, 15 Jun 2001 00:36:35 -0400
References: <200106142228_MC3-D5E6-902E@compuserve.com>
> Kai, Kai, Kai,  what are you thinking?  How does the true statement that "
the quicker you [are]
> able to accelerate the more force your car is carrying" have anything to
do with STOPPING???
>
> Stopping is stopping and going is going, and ne'er the twain shall meet.
The only way you need
> more stopping power simply due to more horsepower is if you leave it in
gear and a foot on the gas
> as you hit the brakes.

If you're carrying a heavier engine, and you are able to get to a higher
speed quicker, you now have the greater momentum to fight when braking. The
car doesn't know what motor is there, but it physics knows its effect!

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