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slow4dr · #1 12-19-2006, 10:32 AM

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Originally Posted by nitrorocket

Why could'nt it make 1000 hp? What is in it for a motor??

175" 4 cylinder

nitrorocket · #2 12-19-2006, 10:35 AM

Are you serious??

**XcYZ** · #3 12-19-2006, 10:38 AM

Yep, how cool is that.

slow4dr · #4 12-19-2006, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by nitrorocket

Are you serious??

Absolutely!

nitrorocket · #5 12-19-2006, 10:43 AM

WOW! That is tiny!

I would imagine it has to be about 35 psi of boost and some 116 octane to make that power... What will it make on pumpgas? Did they say?

slow4dr · #6 12-19-2006, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by nitrorocket

WOW! That is tiny!

I would imagine it has to be about 35 psi of boost and some 116 octane to make that power... What will it make on pumpgas? Did they say?

I was thinking the same thing.

I didn't see any pump gas numbers.

G-Body · #7 01-12-2007, 07:46 PM

Awesome car love all of Troy's builds anybody heard of any $figures $ on this car yet in what it cost to build it amazing peice of FAST art work........

californiacuda · #8 01-12-2007, 08:33 PM

I meant blow fish, thanks. Interestingly, weight is not much of an issue in salt flat cars. They are after top speed with miles to build up to it.

With drag racing or other acceleration contests weight is a big factor.

F=M*A or A=f/m.

With high speed Bonneville cars, drag coefficient*frontal area dictate the horsepower required to get to a certain speed. Air friction is the enemy.

I think I saw a picture of the blow fish in a wind tunnel, a lot of aero work has been done. They said they were going to get a cd of .20, which is not possible with a car that has its shape.

Regardless, the car, as well as the others from Rad Rides are truly great.

nitrorocket · #9 01-13-2007, 07:51 AM

Anybody want some close ups, I am parked almost right next to it.

frankenstang · #10 01-13-2007, 10:01 AM

So... you are at the WOW show in Milwaukee? Did you get a chance to see Dale Schwartz? He has the 82 Black Trans Am. Take some pictures of the show and put 'em up! I will be going to the Chicago show in 2 weeks. Unfortunately I didn't get my stuff mailed in time, so I will be car-less. Are you gonna be in Chi-town with the Chevelle? And will Blowfish be there too?