He claims 1,350 HP but aren't jet engines rated for Hp at some speed? Work = Force X Velocity So if he got a measured thrust at some speed, say 250 MPH, then he could tell us how many ponies. I await the results. Randy Bergum 1990 Carat (jetless)
> [Original Message] > From: Mike Miller <mwmiller@CWNET.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Date: 8/24/2006 9:30:31 AM > Subject: Re: LVC - Beetle Mod or does this guy have too much time on hishands?? > > Oh. > > Well what can one say? > > Jeez Louise. > > Etc. > > Mike > > > On 8/24/06 8:36 AM, "Richard Golen" <rgolen@UMASSD.EDU> wrote: > > > I just got this link....talk about having too much time on one's > > hands...I wonder if a similar mod could be done on a > > Vanagon...perhaps a larger engine and popping out the sliding windows > > and a scoop for intake, and removing the rear hatch for the exhaust! > > > > > >> <http://www.ronpatrickstuff.com/>http://www.ronpatrickstuff.com/ > > > > > > > > Ric > > > > |
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