[RAIV-Z]

Originally Posted by mgarblik

We were keeping the rpm under 8000 with the 4.5 stroke. Did the Grocery Getter weigh over 4000lbs?

No, it was just a tick over 3000#. I guess I have no idea what your cars weighs. Sorry for that confusion.

Hey Mike,

Raven race weight was 3640lb.

[mgarblik]

Originally Posted by RAIV-Z

Hey Mike,

Raven race weight was 3640lb.

Wow! I had no idea it was that heavy. I know it has a tremendous chassis structure, but I never would have guessed that race weight. You are making allot of torque and HP to move that beast! Think about this: Your car may close to double the weight of the Kauffman dragster.

[PAUL K]

Originally Posted by mgarblik

Think about this: Your car may close to double the weight of the Kauffman dragster.

I like looking at things from different angles like that. The Raven can probably make close to three times the power also. I often show a novice the 1/8 mile MPH and compare it to current 0-60 times of performance cars today. It helps folks relate to how fast our cars are.

[slowbird]

Originally Posted by PAUL K

I like looking at things from different angles like that. The Raven can probably make close to three times the power also. I often show a novice the 1/8 mile MPH and compare it to current 0-60 times of performance cars today. It helps folks relate to how fast our cars are.

Lol my father in-law didn't understand things until i put thing in terms of 0-125mph in 5sec. Then he seemed to sort of understand is Mercedes wasn't that impressive to me.