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21688
Ooops! Sorry, yes, it was a 45Ah, 360A is the test rating.. ;o) From my limited knowledge (!) of lead-acid batteries, there are two types, 'starting' and 'deep...
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saiello2003
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Dec 1, 2004
11:54 am
21689
Alternators require a bit of battery power to charge it's coils before they can be spun to give you more power than you put in. Coupling an alternator to an...
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saiello2003
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Dec 1, 2004
12:12 pm
21690
Ok, I'll accept that, but the generator will put rolling drag on the system & reduce the performance :-) Fred ... From: Shawn Somers To:...
Planet X
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Dec 1, 2004
2:22 pm
21691
Calculate the exact need for power to your pumps and design a gear reduction and connect it to the shaft on the turbo... it should work aslong as you dont take...
TurboJet
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Dec 1, 2004
2:45 pm
21692
Gotta look at it this way, Fred. Putting a homemade turbojet on a cart is an excellent performance-reducing modification. It does have exceptional "cool...
Rick Reid
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Dec 1, 2004
4:07 pm
21693
Uhh Yea, I'd ummm say the KART has umm chops.. Jim ... http://www.scottbarton.net/Videos/gixxerkart.wmv ... __________________________________________________ ...
Jim
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Dec 1, 2004
4:12 pm
21694
No argument there! I do like the idea of developing more shaft drive GTs. I still get goosbumps watching the video of the Motorcycle disappearing down the...
Planet X
jywdoc
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Dec 1, 2004
4:38 pm
21695
Just watched the Kart video. YIPES!!! What a rush that would be to ride (even if it is not a GT!) Fred ... From: Rick Reid To: DIYGasTurbines@yahoogroups.com...
Planet X
jywdoc
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Dec 1, 2004
4:50 pm
21696
Hi all Cheaper car batteries can be quite good if treated properly. This just means not running them completly flat (stop at 10V on load for a "12V" battery,...
Robert Atkinson
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Dec 1, 2004
5:09 pm
21697
On the PT6A turbo-props fitted to DHC Twin Otters, we used to swap out the high energy ignition systems for a Gloplug system when they operated in the...
Robert Atkinson
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Dec 1, 2004
5:35 pm
21698
OK.. Let me pick my jaw up off the floor!! WHOA! That was a 1300cc Suzuki GSXR motor on that thing. I think they make about 145hp stock! That guy has some...
Tom Borisch
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Dec 1, 2004
6:10 pm
21699
I'd hate to keep buying his rear tires Tom..lol Jim ... http://www.scottbarton.net/Videos/gixxerkart.wmv ... __________________________________________________...
Jim
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Dec 1, 2004
6:35 pm
21700
I hear that, but it's a small price to pay for that much fun... :) ... From: Jim [mailto:captamericaa@...] Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 1:36 PM To:...
Tom Borisch
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Dec 1, 2004
6:46 pm
21701
Tom, Doing a little research on that kart, one horsepower is equal to 1.0139 PS so if thats the case, 115 x 1.0139 = 116.5985 HP 135 x 2.2 = 297 lb weight ...
Jim
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Dec 1, 2004
7:03 pm
21702
WOW! Quick no doubt! <grin> Somebody is having some fun! ... From: Jim [mailto:captamericaa@...] Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 2:03 PM To:...
Tom Borisch
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Dec 1, 2004
7:10 pm
21703
Here ya go Tom... GIXXERKART Technical data: - was a racekart 125 ccm - Engine GSX-R 1100 - 1100 ccm 115 PS - Weight about 130 Kg - Disc-brakes front and rear ...
Jim
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Dec 1, 2004
7:30 pm
21704
Holy Crap! Not normal. I think it's the GSX-R 1300 that makes 145?? Maybe... I know a guy here in town has a turbo and nitrous on his, and it puts 308 at the...
Tom Borisch
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Dec 1, 2004
7:33 pm
21705
An F1 car weighs 550kg and has 750bhp on tap and a power to weight ration of 1.4:1, it can go from 0-160-0kmh in under 4 seconds pulling 4g's on the way up and...
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Dec 1, 2004
7:56 pm
21706
I want to drive one... PLEEEEEEAASE! : ) ... From: saiello@... [mailto:saiello@...] Sent: Wednesday, December 01, 2004 2:57 PM To:...
Tom Borisch
hydroplaner97
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Dec 1, 2004
7:59 pm
21707
... to ride (even if it is not a GT!) ... a cart ... possibilities, ... kart ... fun. John ... Service....
JOHN MILLS
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Dec 1, 2004
9:26 pm
21708
I've been approving a lot of new members. They have to give a reason for wanting to join, anyone who doesn't say something turbine related will be denied...
Chris Krug
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Dec 1, 2004
9:32 pm
21709
I know...Those smoking tire, 80MPH power slides are insane. Ross...
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Dec 1, 2004
9:38 pm
21710
Ive run alot of rooms on MSN Chris, basically you're doing what I would do..Keep an open eye when you can and use common sense, Thats about it in a nutshell.. ...
Jim
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Dec 1, 2004
9:39 pm
21711
Hi Mike Thanks for that . I've got some info on oils but with there being so many variables with our systems I got to the position where it was going to be...
John (Racketmotorman)
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Dec 1, 2004
9:40 pm
21712
you drive after me, just get in line, don't forget your tires and fuel and clean underwear heh heh heh ... From: Tom Borisch [mailto:tom@...] Sent:...
Chris Krug
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Dec 1, 2004
9:45 pm
21713
Hi Rick LOL....Spot on there , I don't think the freepower would notice a bit of extra power drain into an alternator , the 12V motor on the oilpump is only...
John (Racketmotorman)
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Dec 1, 2004
9:49 pm
21714
Hi Sal Thanks for pointing me in the right direction , I live in a retirement area here on the coast , lotsa "ol' farts " in granny chairs , so I'll check the ...
John (Racketmotorman)
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Dec 1, 2004
9:56 pm
21715
Hi Rick Nice video , LOL...Boys will be boys , no matter what country they live in , just can't leave a perfectly servicable kart alone , gotta put a...
John (Racketmotorman)
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Dec 1, 2004
10:02 pm
21716
As far as I can see, your selection criteria is not unreasonable. Keep up the good work. Fred ... From: Chris Krug To: DIYGasTurbines@yahoogroups. com Sent:...
Planet X
jywdoc
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Dec 1, 2004
10:06 pm
21717
Hi Chris You can come and have a drive of mine when I get "the big engine" on her , chuckle , chuckle .... I won't be driving it , not that silly . Cheers ...
John (Racketmotorman)
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