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Originally Posted by Stan Weiss
Lil Jack,
There are many variables like traction and Density Altitude that have an impact on what Dyno HP is need to run a et / mph. The et from my simulation comes out very close but I am about 1.5 MPH lower. But I have no solid numbers to work with (CD / frontal area) for aerodynamic drag.
Stan
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You could get Jeff and Jack to give you an approximation on the Frontal Area,
Stan using Equation #2:
AF= (H-GC) W*0.93
where: H is the vehicle height
GC is the ground clearance
W is the width.
Better than nothing if they could "rough measure" the car.
Then do a "sweep" on Cd from .46 to .55
Tom V.