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richard33 · Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 10:53 am Post subject: Another engine

Just put this engine on eBay - not as powerful as the one Al had, but still a good one that gave me some good results.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280704975016&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

NOW SOLD

AL33NUT · Posted: Wed Jul 20, 2011 3:09 pm Post subject:

Out of interest, how power would you say this engine produced? I know you've sold it now.

richard33 · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 9:35 am Post subject:

Over the past couple of years, I have had three 16v engines in various specs fitted at various times to the two cars and to be honest I cannot accurately recall which engine finished up with what power output. Clearly, I should keep better records!
The only other comment I would make is that I came to the conclusion that a stated max power was more dependent upon whose rollers the car was on, rather than the spec of the engine! The only real indicator is lap time!

AL33NUT · Posted: Thu Jul 21, 2011 10:10 am Post subject:

I suppose you're right - lap time is the best indicator especially if times matched to engines, car setup and track are consistent. I was a passenger in Al's car recently and the engine really felt strong. Good development.