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Old 08-30-2012, 12:47 AM   #229 (permalink)
Electictracer
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Great work Pete, glad to see things are still moving forward. Dealing with tons of minor obstacles in order to make the smallest step forward seems to be the name of the game when it comes to these kinds of complicated fabrications.

I agree with you that two different engines with similar peak HP will have different ware and durability characteristics depending on the design. It could be that CV’s Helix engine just can’t handle near peak output for extended periods of time. A drag racer can run his engine for seconds at near peak power before needing a re-build while a farmer on his tractor can pull a plow at 80% all day long. Hopefully you have a tractor and not a top-fuel dragster on your hands….

That being said, 9 HP is not much. You will be more slippery then the open style fairings and hopefully that will give you the advantage.
Keep up the good work
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