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Old 2005-07-23, 01:18 PM   #22
cd34
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I started building my own fuel injection system maps for my old porsche.

Also played around with the old Volvo SU carbs (variable venturi, leather bladder) to provide a very torquey VW for autocross.

I figured, if I didn't have to worry about shifting in an autocross, and 2nd gear would get me from 15-40mph with plenty of torque, I could very easily win. I did win the First Time Driver award & 1st in two heats with my porsche -- a friend of mine's girlfriend won best in her division and an FTD in my car.

Ahh the good ole days.

I guess what I should do is build my electric boat now. I figure a Yamaha 135 hull with a single jet, 300 pounds of batteries where the fuel tank was, an electric motor... I should get a two hour duty cycle and a top speed of about 40mph -- and enough torque to tow me waterskiing on the lake that has banned internal combustion engines.

I guess a steam engine isn't internal combustion -- I could build a propane powered steam-engined day-boat.....

well, one day when I have more time.
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