Important Formulas
Some for these are for Drag Racers only, some are for all car enthusiasts.
Horsepower
Version 1
Horsepower = (Torque X RPM) / 5252
Version 2
Horsepower = Vehicle Weight / (¼ mile ET / 5.825) ^ 3
Margin Of Victory (MOV)
# seconds = (Opp Reaction + Opp ET - Opp Dial) -
(Your Reaction + Your ET - Your Dial)
# inches = (Opp Reaction + Opp ET - Opp Dial) -
(Your Reaction + Your ET - Your Dial) * Winner's MPH * 1.4666
1.4666 = 5280 / 60 / 60 (which converts mi / hr to in / sec)
Total Valve Lift
Total Lift = Camshaft Lobe Lift X Rocker Arm Ratio
Most stock rockers have 1.5 Ratio
