How much power is enough?

[Tommy]

The most high performance Cobra I know of that is running today is Bruce Cambern's # 3170. He spoke of the challenge of driving it in this thread: Click here. See comment #56 to read how he had to modify his throttle to make it possible for the driver to handle his 600+ HP. ... My point is that "enough power" is not an absolute quantity. It depends on the driver, the environment and all the components that must work together in the car.

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by Tommy

The most high performance Cobra I know of that is running today is Bruce Cambern's # 3170. He spoke of the challenge of driving it in this thread: Click here. See comment #56 to read how he had to modify his throttle to make it possible for the driver to handle his 600+ HP. ... My point is that "enough power" is not an absolute quantity. It depends on the driver, the environment and all the components that must work together in the car.

I like that....“Two geezers brought a 44-year-old car and beat all the young punks.”

Of course, correct power for a situation depends on the whole mix of driver experience, environmental conditions, road or track. And I should have specified road use in the original post.
The replies are entertaining no matter what 'mix' is assumed.

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by xb-60

Of course, correct power for a situation depends on the whole mix of driver experience, environmental conditions, road or track. And I should have specified road use in the original post.
The replies are entertaining no matter what 'mix' is assumed.

OK, I modify that to ..."correct power for a situation depends on the whole mix of driver experience, environmental conditions, road or track, amount of sneezing and farting"

Thanks for the entertainment, gentlemen and scholars

Cheers,
Glen

[Tommy]

So, may I assume that hiccups don't count?

[Dwight]

I have 400 hp (416 tq) to the rear wheels (dyno'ed) in a 2660 lb car (driver & gas). I love it.
Feels like I can pass anything up to a jet.

I have buddies with big blocks, 600 - 620 (619 - 657 tq) at the flywheel ( dyno'd) that let me drive their Cobras. I think they are a little heavier than mine. Both pull like a train after 80 mph. I drove one 50 mph to 140, very fast, felt like it would do 200.

In my opinion 500 rear wheel is a useable number. You can hook up with good tires and control the Cobra.

Dwight

[tin-man]

Originally Posted by Tommy

So, may I assume that hiccups don't count?

Tommy, as I reflect on the true meaning of a hiccup, we are decidedly in accord but at different ends of the spectrum:

Description of hiccup - American Heritage® Dictionary
A spasm of the diaphragm resulting in a rapid, involuntary inhalation that is stopped by the sudden closure of the glottis and accompanied by a sharp, distinctive sound.

Glottis notwithstanding, both phenomena's results in a distinctive sound.

Where were we, oh yes, how much power is enough.

Onwards...

Cheers, John, AKA, tin-man

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by tin-man

Tommy, as I reflect on the true meaning of a hiccup, we are decidedly in accord but at different ends of the spectrum:

Description of hiccup - American Heritage® Dictionary
A spasm of the diaphragm resulting in a rapid, involuntary inhalation that is stopped by the sudden closure of the glottis and accompanied by a sharp, distinctive sound.

Glottis notwithstanding, both phenomena's results in a distinctive sound.

Where were we, oh yes, how much power is enough.

Onwards...

Cheers, John, AKA, tin-man

Is there anybody out there with medical training who could add to the list of influential factors? We have driver experience, environmental conditions, road or track, sneezing, flatulence, hiccuping.....anything else?

[xb-60]

Originally Posted by tin-man

Tommy, as I reflect on the true meaning of a hiccup, we are decidedly in accord but at different ends of the spectrum:

Description of hiccup - American Heritage® Dictionary
A spasm of the diaphragm resulting in a rapid, involuntary inhalation that is stopped by the sudden closure of the glottis and accompanied by a sharp, distinctive sound.

Glottis notwithstanding, both phenomena's results in a distinctive sound.

Where were we, oh yes, how much power is enough.

Onwards...

Cheers, John, AKA, tin-man

tin-man - just saw your post "TTO, a force to be reckoned with"
TTO: a force to be reckoned with.

Yep, somewhat related, I think

Cheers,
Glen

[tin-man]

Originally Posted by xb-60

tin-man - just saw your post "TTO, a force to be reckoned with"
TTO: a force to be reckoned with.

Yep, somewhat related, I think

Cheers,
Glen

decidedly power, speed, short wheel base, generally people who need more seat time, correct [arguably a subjective topic] application of all the "stuff" that goes into making a Cobra fit for racing, will set up the odds for a TTO and thus the spin happens. All I want to do is learn how to a) avoid such an occurance and b) gain insight on how to recognise and prevent it from happening.

Otherwise in addition to all the bodily reactions we have been discussing here, we add another one being the well know "S.P.A.R." Sphincter Pucker And Release phenomonom that causes plain havoc with any form of anal retention.

Cheers, John, AKA, tin-man

[Turbonut48]

My coupe has a 418 cid 530 hp windsor.
ITS GREAT !!

I believe the old man had the right idea:

Enough is enough, too much is just right ! ( C.S.)

The Nut