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Old 05-19-2018, 11:02 PM   #34
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Default Re: Long-Tube Intake Manifold

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Originally Posted by revkev6 View Post
HP provides thrust in a plane, wings provide lift. if we compare your earlier briggs engine analogy to the airplane you are using now, that plane has infinite space to fly continually so per your logic should break the sound barrier!!

But isn't it also limited to the pitch of the propeller also. Kind of like gearing or per say a osprey plane that can change the pitch of the propeller? Or why new cars have 5-6-8 sp transmissions with smaller engines. or why i installed a over drive unit in my flathead.


Like maybe.... torque performance and gear ratios? when I'm at 4k rpms in 4th and switch to 5th which drops it 3k or below torque range? and I can't overpower the resistance. Just want to learn...

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