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Old 05-14-2008, 10:27 PM   #99 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Bogie View Post
I came across an interesting "approximate" equation for predicting HP based on trap times, or backing out trap times from HP.

Let's assume a current stock RL delivers 230HP at the wheels and a 180lb driver. The equation estimates a 1/4 mile in 13.98.

Let's assume the upgrade delivers 260HP at the wheels. The equation estimates a 1/4 mile in 13.42.

Given these are rough approximations, it looks like you should shave your 1/4 mile time by half second.
I know we're approximating everything, but looks like you added the full 30 hp to the wheels. So say we're getting about 255 whp. Still probably close to .5 sec improvement. (~ 13.50 )
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