What is DA? How do i figure it out.
11-28-2006, 03:43 PM
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DA = Density Altitude. The lower the DA, the better air quality for making power. Here's a quick & easy calculator: http://wahiduddin.net/calc/calc_da.htm
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11-29-2006, 01:26 PM
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the more negative the better
think of it as feet above or below sea level, obviously the air is more dense down at sea level and just keeps increasing the lower below sea level you get
so to answer the question a -1201 DA is better than a -150 DA
think of it as feet above or below sea level, obviously the air is more dense down at sea level and just keeps increasing the lower below sea level you get
so to answer the question a -1201 DA is better than a -150 DA
11-29-2006, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 1994Z28Lt1
the more negative the better
think of it as feet above or below sea level, obviously the air is more dense down at sea level and just keeps increasing the lower below sea level you get
so to answer the question a -1201 DA is better than a -150 DA
think of it as feet above or below sea level, obviously the air is more dense down at sea level and just keeps increasing the lower below sea level you get
so to answer the question a -1201 DA is better than a -150 DA
Generally, the lower the humidity, the higher the barometric pressure, and the cooler the temps (to a point, too cold and NO tire will hook, and your engine could actually lose power), the better (more negative) the D.A.
The calculator supplied above is one of the best tools to use, unless you have a TAG handheld D.A./weather station right at the track with you (or know someone with one, or just go ask one of the 7-8 second Pro Mod cars running [they ALL have them!] for the current D.A.).
11-30-2006, 10:50 AM
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lol sweet glad to hear that but i bet in the summer months it sucks a big one.. im gettin my car back finally this saturday after like 2 1/2 weeks of B.S. bout trying to get my tranny rebuilt but now ive found someone who will get it done quick. so maybe if i get it back early enough i can get my true duals back on and go and have it dynoed and tuned 
then ill hit the track 11 sec. club here i come.
then ill hit the track 11 sec. club here i come. 
