Thread: Timing Curves
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Old 03-09-2004, 08:55 AM
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Default Timing Curves
How does the HP Curve and rpm range effect the way your car works.

What I'm trying to ask is, given the exact same HP curves but with one really getting strong starting at 2300 rpms thru to 4500 rpms verses one that starts getting strong at 3000 rpms thru to 5200 rpms. (let's say a 400hp engine in a 2800# car w/ a 5 speed)

What is the difference?
Is one suited better for a light car?
Is one better for the 1/4 mile?
Is one better for a twisty road course?
Is one easier to drive?

I have an idea that the quicker you can build HP, the quicker you will get up to speed, but once up to speed do you need the HP to keep the car accelerating in the higher RPMS where drag take over?
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