Went back to the dragstrip again, with a properly working 104 program...
12-11-2005, 01:25 AM
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yes...because "fear" is the very appropriate word to use here....
Geeze...chill out. You of all people should know that with that much power traction DOES start to become a factor even with the mighty Quattro. So really...SOME offset will be equalized. I'd hardly call a 2.0 60ft something to shout about on that first 12.7 run. I'll just go ahead and say that the 60ft on that run took out the power advantage of icy air on the ET...
12-11-2005, 04:42 AM
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At 21F there is no way in Hell you are getting good traction. I think what ever power advantage...
He got was most likely wasted by somewhat of a poorer traction on launch. Don't forget the 100% humidity too.
Maybe someone at APR, perhaps one of their engineers could confirm that at one point, no matter how cold it gets, the power increase due to the lower temperatures is very slight to none existent.
Yes you will get better engine performance at 68 F than 95F and perhaps you will better performance at 59F VS 68F but to say that at 21F you get a lot more power than 59F may not be the case.
It would be interesting to know at which temperature point this happens.
Anyone from APR care to elaborate?
Maybe someone at APR, perhaps one of their engineers could confirm that at one point, no matter how cold it gets, the power increase due to the lower temperatures is very slight to none existent.
Yes you will get better engine performance at 68 F than 95F and perhaps you will better performance at 59F VS 68F but to say that at 21F you get a lot more power than 59F may not be the case.
It would be interesting to know at which temperature point this happens.
Anyone from APR care to elaborate?
12-11-2005, 05:37 AM
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Well I would rather see you be on the conservative side and for you to be honest enough to warn...
Your customers about the potential problems with the motor if they push the 104 octane race file further.
