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81. RE: Dual Fuel Pumps (score: 1): Author: "Elon" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 12 Dec 2005 23:04:52 -0800; Hmmmm, 50 gph for 700hp seems kind of marginal to me, Dave. Assuming a BSFC of 0.5 lbs/hp/hr, 700hp would require about 58 gph. (assuming gas at 6 lbs/gal). And Dick's old Chrysler is probably worse; /html/land-speed/2005-12/msg00112.html (7,507 bytes)
82. Degreaser (score: 1): Author: "Elon" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Tue, 1 Nov 2005 17:16:19 -0800; What is everyone's favorite spray-can degreaser? I see a lot of it used at the races. Cost? Brand? Mail order or store? What quantities do you usually buy? -Elon; /html/land-speed/2005-11/msg00003.html (7,120 bytes)
83. Degreaser (score: 1): Author: "Elon" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2005 00:57:09 -0800; Many thanx for everyone's reply. Lots of collective wisdom and good experience. Todd's experience using degreasers around paint and rubber is a good point and raises issues that I want to avoid. Some; /html/land-speed/2005-11/msg00017.html (7,548 bytes)
84. Degreaser (score: 1): Author: "Elon" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2005 20:57:42 -0800; Joel, many thanks for the information. FYI, and others on the list, a couple of years ago the air force came out with an advisory specifically mentioning Simple Green. It seems they traced a problem; /html/land-speed/2005-11/msg00039.html (7,608 bytes)
85. Degreaser (score: 1): Author: "Elon" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2005 20:57:42 -0800; List, I followed Brian's advice and have been perusing that link. They have an amazing amount of cleaning materials. All look nontoxic but effective. They also have a range of heated cleaner cabinets; /html/land-speed/2005-11/msg00040.html (7,611 bytes)
86. Degreaser (score: 1): Author: "Elon" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Sat, 5 Nov 2005 22:09:43 -0800; Dave, good memory and your comments helped my recall. You are correct about the non-rinsing or neutralizing issue. As I recall part of the problem was the solution wicked into or around rivets. These; /html/land-speed/2005-11/msg00043.html (7,849 bytes)
87. AA Modified Pickup record (score: 1): Author: "Elon" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 7 Nov 2005 21:20:39 -0800; Only streamliners and unlimited diesel trucks may use MORE than ONE engine at the same time. Rule book page,14. First paragraph. -Elon; /html/land-speed/2005-11/msg00057.html (7,841 bytes)
88. Area, as in CdA (score: 1): Author: "Elon" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2005 21:43:09 -0800; I am trying to figure the frontal Area on my car to use in CdA calcs. I was going to put a 1ft length of duct tape on the front bumper and a 1ft piece on the windshield. Then get as far back as I can; /html/land-speed/2005-11/msg00124.html (7,668 bytes)
89. Area, as in CdA (score: 1): Author: "Elon" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 13 Nov 2005 00:38:06 -0800; A hearty THANX to all of you that replied. . . you are a great team! D. Adin: I always go to Mayf's site first thing for everything technical. However, my model is not listed there. Glen: When Dave f; /html/land-speed/2005-11/msg00138.html (8,043 bytes)
90. There's something wrong here (score: 1): Author: "Elon" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 15:13:00 -0700; "Thomas E. Bryant" ". . . We are a spoiled bunch of people in the U.S. We have had gasoline for low prices so long that we think that it is our right. "The government should step in and regulate thes; /html/land-speed/2005-10/msg00284.html (9,819 bytes)
91. There's something wrong here (score: 1): Author: "Elon" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2005 20:37:42 -0700; Counter point... The primary reason for high gas taxes in Europe is government TAX REVENUE for social programs, the EFFECT is lower consumption! -Elon; /html/land-speed/2005-10/msg00289.html (8,118 bytes)
92. There's something wrong here (score: 1): Author: "Elon" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 16:44:11 -0700; Something I forgot to mention the other day was that our oil is produced by private and public companies that make the investment, take the risk and produce for a profit. Regardless of the amount of; /html/land-speed/2005-10/msg00319.html (10,101 bytes)
93. There's something wrong here (score: 1): Author: "Elon" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 17:45:37 -0700; The point is that a company (regardless of added profit) is more efficient and can provide LOWER COST consumer products than any government entity! BTW, since I live in northern California most of ou; /html/land-speed/2005-10/msg00324.html (8,568 bytes)
94. There's something wrong here (score: 1): Author: "Elon" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Fri, 28 Oct 2005 22:46:22 -0700; Bryan, that is very interesting and a good point. I would like to know your sources to look into this some more. However, we should go off-line so as not to bore the list. Public utilities, using the; /html/land-speed/2005-10/msg00336.html (9,003 bytes)
95. OT cost of gas rant (score: 1): Author: "3liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Mon, 5 Sep 2005 23:29:42 -0700; It is not lack of consideration. If you lose only 5MPH in momentum it can take a big rig miles to gain that speed back. Your comment about side-by-side passing is proof of that. When overtaking a sl; /html/land-speed/2005-09/msg00068.html (8,726 bytes)
96. Parachutes and the box they come in... (score: 1): Author: "3liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2005 00:11:59 -0700; Keith, it seems you are equating a shorter tether (which may be problematic) with faster deployment. The other option might be to investigate a ballistic recovery chute. Since it is rocket propelled,; /html/land-speed/2005-09/msg00130.html (8,422 bytes)
97. Water Brake (score: 1): Author: "3liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2005 21:09:20 -0700; I feel your pain Mayf. I have been searching for an inexpensive absorption brake for years. I have checked them all and your operative word "cheap" just ain't out here. Stutska, Superflow, Dayton, Go; /html/land-speed/2005-09/msg00151.html (8,163 bytes)
98. Water Brake (score: 1): Author: "3liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2005 22:07:35 -0700; Mayf et al: It is nothing for a 1200 HP big block to run right up to a 5,500rpm stall and then launch. Of course, the rate of slippage goes down as the car accelerates and the Torque Converter (TC) a; /html/land-speed/2005-09/msg00163.html (8,775 bytes)
99. Water Brake (score: 1): Author: "3liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2005 22:07:51 -0700; Dave et al: I agree water flow (and therefore volume) are the major considerations for a water brake. However, that may be the easiest to implement. You only need enough water to "absorb" the intende; /html/land-speed/2005-09/msg00164.html (7,595 bytes)
100. RE: Water Brake (score: 1): Author: "3liter" <saltfever@comcast.net>; Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2005 22:25:17 -0700; I agree, Sparky. That is what I have been thinking lately. You might not even have to use the big truck stuff. Just save your rotors after they are replaced on the pick-up truck. You don't have to be; /html/land-speed/2005-09/msg00165.html (7,692 bytes)

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