Mr. Gasket 8703 Hot Rod Calculator User Manual
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1. Enter the estimated HP:
HP
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520.
2. Enter the speed at 1/4 mile:
sPeed 121.6
MPH
3. Solve for the vehicle’s weight:
*
lbs 3705.529
* Repeated presses of
will toggle through the inputs and outputs,
starting with the HP correction factor.
Vehicle speed — Based on HP and Vehicle Weight
In this example, you want to calculate the 1/4-mile speed for a
1970 Chevelle SS with an estimated 400 HP and weighing 4,100
pounds.
Calculate the Chevelle’s 1/4-mile speed.
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1. Enter the estimated HP:
HP
Msa
400.
2. Enter the Vehicle Weight:
lbs 4100.
3. Solve for 1/4-mile speed:
*
1/4 107.723
MPH
* Repeated presses of
will toggle through the inputs and outputs,
starting with the 1/8-mile speed.
(cont'd)
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