just kidding, meant no offense... This hobby/sport isnt really one you think of when you think of lean athletic types lol..econo racer wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 5:53 pm Ok I get it there is nothing to be gained. How did you know I am fat Just 30 lbs.
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LolDave Koehler wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:50 pm I am waiting for the dyno sheets showing that a lighter pin will gain torque and the resulting HP.
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you doubt my claim of .0001 hp, guess you'll have to build and design a dyno capable of reading it.Dave Koehler wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:50 pm I am waiting for the dyno sheets showing that a lighter pin will gain torque and the resulting HP.
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No, I think your claim is reasonable.....if you squint real hard at midnight.lefty o wrote: ↑Wed Sep 11, 2019 3:22 pmyou doubt my claim of .0001 hp, guess you'll have to build and design a dyno capable of reading it.Dave Koehler wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2019 8:50 pm I am waiting for the dyno sheets showing that a lighter pin will gain torque and the resulting HP.
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The wicked kool old Hot Rod article posted in the MII/MKIII BBC thread claimed pressed pins were used. page 4 photo caption.
http://wildaboutcarsonline.com/members/ ... ne_1-9.pdf
Back in those days losing pin locks was sometimes a big problem, and that cost REAL horsepower.
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Vintage info from MOPAR about Side effect of tight pin fits in pistons with full float set ups.
http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Lit/ ... page08.htm
With a press fit set up the results could be dire, as pointed out by others.
http://wildaboutcarsonline.com/members/ ... ne_1-9.pdf
Back in those days losing pin locks was sometimes a big problem, and that cost REAL horsepower.
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Vintage info from MOPAR about Side effect of tight pin fits in pistons with full float set ups.
http://www.imperialclub.com/Repair/Lit/ ... page08.htm
With a press fit set up the results could be dire, as pointed out by others.