DeTomaso Mailing List: October 99, Message #99

On Sun, 3 Oct 1999, Jones, Daniel C wrote:
> >Will not be running a 
> >rev limiter, breakout box, tranny break, or any other black boxes. The car is 
> >to be able to turn 11's, and the rest will be up to me. Anyone out there with 
> >this type of knowledge, your input would be greatly appreciated. 
> 
> I would reconsider on the rev limiter.  A single mistake or transmission 
> malfunction can destroy an engine.

I think Dan's right on the rev limiter - no need to accidentally trash your
carefully built mill just 'cause you missed a shift.  It's not really a
competitive advantage... unless you consider avoiding self-disassembly of
your powerplant an advantage.  Besides the rev limiter won't prevent you
from mechanically over-revving you rengine if you're determined to break
it.  :-)

Maybe Michael was talking about the two-stage rev limiters that the
quarter-milers seem to be using alot these days to get a consistent launch
RPM.  Now those _are_ a competitive advantage (read: crutch).

-Andy
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