frame question 800 ft lbs of torque
frame question 800 ft lbs of torque
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we have a motor that is rated at 800 ft lbs (1080 NM) of torque. we are planning on putting this in a triumph tr4 for drag racing. What is the likelihood of the frame turning into a pretzel?
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RE: frame question 800 ft lbs of torque
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Greg Locock
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RE: frame question 800 ft lbs of torque
Sorry guys, pretzel is as good a description as any. Lots of things cracked in the stock frame...which, by the way looks like it could have been for a tractor...still lots of cracks.
From a stoplight, full throttle starts would pull the left front wheel every time. It was absolutely coooooool. What a kick to drive...UNTIL YOU NEEDED TO TURN OR STOP!
Rod