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  1. sahlman

    Are race car drivers athletes ?

    Tomcat, yes you fighter pilots have all of these attributes in spades and then some. And you are playing for keeps. One of my best and most vivid memories involves your Pensacola pilots. I spent a summer renting jet skis in Gulf Shores AL just up the coast from you guys. We would see a lot of...
  2. sahlman

    Are race car drivers athletes ?

    Thanks Rex. Probably not really that beneficial here since I am "preaching to the choir", but writing it made me feel better!
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    Wreaked GT on Cranky Ape web site

    He's at $127,450 with less than 40 min to go...
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    Are race car drivers athletes ?

    McNabb's Ignorance McNabb showed some extreme ignorance. It has been a while and this one hit a nerve so I wrote a book…forgive me. (blame Roketman for starting this thread) :lol There are a ridiculous number of attributes that encompass criteria of athletes with many sub categories/details...
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    Congrats to Scott Ahlman and Ahlman Engineering!!

    Glad you like them so much, Ron. Very cool. Thank you for the comments. Clinton, he has the SL-1 package like Ed Sims and many others. My most popular package so far. Ron's is lowered 1/2" like his prior lowering and many others. Good compromise between ride, looks and clearance on the road...
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    Ray(Peak Completions) is flying with the angels

    I am so sorry to hear this news. I enjoyed knowing Ray. Godspeed Ray. My thoughts are with your family. Scott
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    Congrats to Scott Ahlman and Ahlman Engineering!!

    No problem Brian. All good. Thanks for congrats Kurt. Will have to catch up one of these days again. Scott
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    Congrats to Scott Ahlman and Ahlman Engineering!!

    Thank you Brian. DBK listed some good threads and take a look at my website at http://www.ahlmaneng.com/products#ford-gt as the guys noted for details. My business phone is listed there or you can reach me at sahlman@ahlmaneng.com. I look forward to hearing from you. Scott
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    Happy birthday, Ed Sims!

    Happy Birthday Ed! Hope it's a great one. Scott
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    Happy birthday sahlman!

    Saved all of the whiskey for tonight! Scott
  11. sahlman

    Congrats to Scott Ahlman and Ahlman Engineering!!

    Thanks again guys. I appreciate the support. Scott
  12. sahlman

    Congrats to Scott Ahlman and Ahlman Engineering!!

    Just got to the hotel after a couple days at Sebring for testing today. Thank you to Andy and All for the kind words and support on the new IndyCar work for my company. I appreciate it a lot. I continue to be very fortunate in my career. I have gained a lot from many teammates and mentors over...
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    Happy birthday sahlman!

    Thank you much for the birthday wishes Ed, Ron, Ralphie, Frank and Jack! I just got back to the hotel after a few days at Sebring for my IndyCar work. so it was work all day, but I will be sure to relax with family, friends and maybe a few glasses of JD and such. I think the good taco stands in...
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    Fun From Down Under

    That is the one of the best pranks I have seen yet! Love it!
  15. sahlman

    Whipple /turbo/ pulley and headers

    Surprisingly, E85 was discussed because it was at the same time when Ford started producing many flex fuel vehicles. However, I am certainly not an expert and am relaying what was conveyed to guys like Mark and me by Ford powertrain teammates. Also Ford's minimum standards are 10 years life. So...
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    Whipple /turbo/ pulley and headers

    I double checked my memory with McGowan - E85 is not intended for the GT, otherwise it would have been deemed a flex fuel vehicle. E85 compatibility is very expensive due to changes to the entire fuel system. E85 destroys standard fuel system o-rings, seals and corrodes any non stainless lines...
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    Whipple /turbo/ pulley and headers

    10-4. I thought you may be running into clutch slip with your extra HP, which sounded much like wheel spin during development on the program before final clutch settings. But if it is side stepping then the clutch should be fine. If your car is lowered on stock springs and shocks then your...
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    Whipple /turbo/ pulley and headers

    10-4. Just pulling your leg...Been to Montreal a few times. You're not much further north than me. The high speed wheel spin is not typical in the FGT or most cars...even with your bigger HP. The tires may be hurt that bad. Hazing the tires will hurt them and get worse. It will speed up the...
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    Whipple /turbo/ pulley and headers

    Hmmm, I get to have some fun with Clinton! :lol Well, you are right to a fair degree, but it is not quite static versus dynamic friction. Dang tires are a bit more complex in their behavior than this document is portraying. Once you go past a tire's peak grip point, then many/most tire's grip...
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    Whipple /turbo/ pulley and headers

    Does it get above 40 deg F up there?! :lol Yep, weight distribution, no load on the rear tires compared to the GT.