Ken Powell wrote:

OK, I'll admit it up front. I AM A POWERSPORT ADMIRER.  I agree that we do not understand the details of how Powersport is cooling their design.  However, they have dyno sheets proving that they are putting out 215 HP.  I say that again - 215 HP and their system is working adequately up to about 95 degrees ambient.  They also state upfront that they are continuing to refine their system.  Indeed, we don't understand the details of their installation, but they have quantified results to prove that their system works.  I understand that 100 degree days will still be a problem, but if they were to decrease thier HP level from 215 HP to say 160 HP their cooling problems on even 100 degree days would also probably go away.  We are saying that their system does not work - they have instrumented tests proving that it does.  I would fly their engine in a heartbeat - I just can't afford it.  I'll probably get bashed for disagreeing with everyone, but I think Powersport has proven tha!

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Ken Powell
kenpowell@aristotle.net

I don't think we are saying it does not work. We are also not belittling
them for the power the engine is producing. I have no doubt it is producing
215 HP. What I am skeptical about is the claim of 61 GPM when the water pump
and pulley system looks near stock. On the other hand if they are going to
claim 215 HP they better make it cool so that 215 HP can be used to
climb out on a 100 degree day. Don't forget... they are charging 
$20,000 firewall forward. I sure hope they can pull it off soon.
Time is money and the longer it takes the more it cost them.
I would hate to see them give up. The simple thing to do is swallow
your pride, suppress your creativity and copy something that works.
Go from there.

Paul Lamar
 
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