Engine required GPH
Thank you very much! This is some great information! It is a mechanical setup, but if I understand correctly the main factor with that is that at higher rpms that it can fail to pump as efficiently.
This would be a problem for Nascars.
Not a problem for streeters who seldom are stuck at WOT and over 5000 rpm for more than two or three seconds atta time
And for street/strip cars the first 4 seconds are sub 5000 rpm as well, and then with ideal gears and an automatic, there will be at least 2 or 3 more seconds in a near-14 second run during which the engine will be at sub 5000 rpm. So the pump has lots of catch-up time.The total time spent over 5000 rpm with a street type TC, is probably only 7 or 8 seconds with 2 catch-up periods.
Unless you have the crappiest street suspension and the unsitickiest tires which might allow you to spin to 80 miles an hour, or more, like I do, heehee . I leave the light at 3000, and the tach immediately hits 7000 and stays there till I let off, Hah, what a rush. Unfortunately, it ain't particularly quick. S'ok I'm not there for the money, just the hot-dogs.....
Oh wait I have a bit more power. My fuel requirement is 35gph