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I thought this may be relevant. The article basically argues that although technically a much more advanced engine the 18,000rpm Formula 1 engine is much far ahead of its simpler V8 nascar brethren.

Comparing NASCAR Cup engines to Formula One engines, by EPI Inc.

Intriguing...However long winded...

aweseome read, I was doing some research on this the other day.. also bored.. and gave up because there was too much random stuff on the internet, and couldnt find anything clear, looked again tonight and sure enough saw a link into xr6turbo forum, very nice write up mate I understand now!

cheers

I think that is the shortened version. Or there is another good paper where he explains it with a water wheel as well.

The trick is getting to to hold maximum torque while reaching maximum KW.

Interesting read. Thanks.

Nice work thanks

3 years and 3 months is a long time to lurk Jet7!