[s-cars] 80tq: 20v Project Update, 415whp, 12.25, etc

[Djdawson2 at aol.com]

In a message dated 11/11/2004 8:54:09 AM Mountain Standard Time, 
JShadzi at aol.com writes:

> Dave, I believe that your uncorrected figure is realistic, if you went to a 
> sea level dyno, I think you'd see a mild increase over those #'s, but no 
> where near "Corrected figures".
> 

Mild increase, I have to say I would expect more than mild.  I have little 
faith in driving impressions as conclusive, but the difference I experienced at 
2000ft was more than mild.  I guess we'll have to venture out to a sea level 
dyno to put this to rest.  The only comparative measure (between sea level and 
5000ft dyno) is a friend's urq.  His car dynoed (SAE corrected) at 363hp.  It 
runs a 12.6 1/4 mile in Denver.  This is a fully equipped 85 urq that weighs 
2850 empty.  So if your car is similar in weight, I'd say the corrected figures 
are in the ballpark.
Anyway... we'll have to take a little road trip, I guess.
Dave