The whole idea of the post was not to argue any particular method of going faster is "superior", just that when choosing between alternatives (usually in a dollar-driven, cost-is-an-object real world) it helps to have a logical process to help you vs just anecdotal evidence.
The example you sited was a very good one - and one that many folks will be choosing between right about now.
As for "overanalyzing", the math is 8th grade level at most. Its simple to use, and takes little time.
As for decreasing your weight benefiting your ets much more than an increase in power, without quantifying either side of the equation, this is impossible to prove. By this philosophy a gain of 150hp would be less advantageous than a loss of 3 pounds in weight.
Experience is supremely important. But there is a place for science as well.
As for education, I just test well .
tripleblack
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Originally Posted by ModMotorRacer
Sorry but I don't have the education that you do, but I do have the real world experience from actual testing. None of those numbers are always true. Like I said, overanalyzing is confusing to many. I know what works and what doesn't, and decreasing your weight will benefit your ET's much more than an increase in power. Both are ideal. The "aero" affects you speak of are not going to make or break anyone at the 12-13sec levels of racing. Not to mention, the lighter weight/rotating assembly will be much easier on parts. Thats learned, and not from a book.  More power with more weight breaks parts....period.
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