Thread: What will it take?
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Old May 29, 2011 | 12:56 PM
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Default Re: What will it take?
Originally Posted by XfireBlake
You really need the pulley and mani's to breath at the top end!! lowering it, turning down the mirrors and speed tape on the front end would help. Weight help acceleration more then top speed but the 14 lb battery helps. Delete the rear cats and resonator for HP gains and 30 lbs off. Raise tire pressure to 40, and wait for a tail wind!!

Good luck!
Less weight helps acceleration true, but it takes power to move an object and the less weight the less power is needed to move and accelerate its speed, thats simple mechanics.
Put this engine in the Abrams tank and it would not move it too far or fast.
Take an Aprilia motor cycle, 1 litre engine, 180 hp and 180 mph top speed. What is the bikes advantage? Weight and air resistance. Also the engine and gearing are capable of that speed.
 
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