Re: [DMCForum] Re: Definitions For Jim S

[Jim Strickland <ihaveanaccount@xxxxxxxx>]

If being part of your "Decorum" requires me to be a misquoting,
misinformation spouting fool, then I'll be happy to remain boorish.  

I NEVER said that redline was the point of maximum power EVER.  Anyone
can go read the message, which says:
"Normally [optimal shift point is] just under redline (for fastest
acceleration) depending on
the gearing and power band."

Often, the "optimal" shift point in low gears is very close to or at
redline.  

...
> "Redline": This is not the point of maximum power output (as your
> recent DML reply Re: optimum shift points claimed). It is the point
> after which an engine absolutely produces no additional power. 

This is so dumb that I'm not even going to comment.

> "Horsepower": Everyone else in the world calculates as:
> Torque x RPM / 5252
> (Please feel free to look it up). 

This is like saying that everyone measures distance in feet.  Ever heard
of meters?

>This universal definition allows any
> engine to be compared to another. Rudimentary mathematics: you 
> should never quote a calculated HP result without also quoting either
the
> Torque or RPMs at that point of engine activity. To do otherwise is
> totally meaningless. Is like saying "these beans cost $1" (obviously
> leaving out such pertinent details as the size of the can...)

NO.  By your argument, everyone should also post the weight of the engine
as well.  
A 200hp, 200ft-lb torque engine that weighs 400lbs will move a car faster
than 
a 200hp, 200ft-lb torque engine that weights 4000lbs.  

YOU would say that the 400lb engine is "more powerful", which is
absolutely WRONG.  It's just more practical.

Jim


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