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Old 10-24-2011 | 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by fung_kyle
How many gallons can an engine go through before it loses it power, and when does the power increase?

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assuming you are in grup B : 30 minutes final + 3 x 5min qualifying

most power increase : usually your 3rd or 4th races

power decreasing : usually after 5th or 6th races

Complete engine rebuild or sell that engine after 5th or 6th races.

So I guess reaching 3 gallons is already considered lucky.

( I usually try to rotate the flywheel and feel the pinch. If it easy to twist, it means the engine is done. )
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