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Rev · 10-13-2001, 12:36 AM

Went to the track tonight and made 6 runs, Was hoping for some improvement after installing a new Road Demon carb.

In a nutshell, I didn't get it. I ran only 14.0 @99. My absolute best times previous were 13.95 @100. Those best times were in 2/2001 at about 50 F and fairly dry. These times were at 75-80 F and 96% humidity.

I know the warmer and more humid weather hurt me some in comparison to those best time slips. Just wondering if anyone has an opinion as to how much that humidity and extra 25-30 F hurt me tonight.

I've heard that each 10 F lowers HP by 1%. Not too sure about humidity losses.

Rev

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'66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph
1/4 mi.

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10-13-2001, 12:36 AM	#1
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Humidity=power loss. How much? Went to the track tonight and made 6 runs, Was hoping for some improvement after installing a new Road Demon carb. In a nutshell, I didn't get it. I ran only 14.0 @99. My absolute best times previous were 13.95 @100. Those best times were in 2/2001 at about 50 F and fairly dry. These times were at 75-80 F and 96% humidity. I know the warmer and more humid weather hurt me some in comparison to those best time slips. Just wondering if anyone has an opinion as to how much that humidity and extra 25-30 F hurt me tonight. I've heard that each 10 F lowers HP by 1%. Not too sure about humidity losses. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi. [This message has been edited by Rev (edited 10-13-2001).]