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Old 08-22-2011, 01:59 PM   #41 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by MattP725 View Post
The only valid argument for that would be differing alititudes and atmospheric conditions... that could technically affect the trap speed I would assume. Still a closer measurement across the board than dyno.
We can roughly fix up drag race results with a DA calculator (and I generally assume most tracks are level, not downhill lol): DA Calculator - Density Altitude Calculator - DragTimes.com

Main problem with drag results is they're indicative of more than just how your engine is doing. What tires you're on, track conditions, extra equipment that helps with setup and launching (e.g. suspension, line lock, etc), what kind of tire rubber you're running, skinny front tires you'd never use on the street, and of course driver skill.
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