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Static vs. Rotating Weight
Here's a very interesting
comparison between static and rotating weight.
I got it from the Herb
Adams Chassis Book, which you all should have.
There is some excellent
info in this book.
Now, who wants to try
a fiberglass crankshaft?
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Baseline Car Weight |
Less 15lbs Total Weight |
Less 15lbs @ Axle
Speed |
Less 15lbs @ Engine
Speed |
| Weight |
3000lbs |
2985lbs |
2985lbs |
2985lbs |
| Acceleration Force |
.444 G's |
.446 G's |
.450 G's |
.474 G's |
| Speed @ Start |
64mph |
64mph |
64mph |
64mph |
| Speed @ End |
112.74mph |
112.95mph |
113.34mph |
115.70 |
| Speed Change |
0 |
.20 |
.60 |
3.00 |
| Equivalent HP |
428.41hp |
430.55hp |
434.83hp |
460.51hp |
| Horsepower Change |
0 |
2.14 |
6.42 |
32.10 |
| Improvement Factor |
0 |
1 |
3 |
15 |
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