I do not have a dog in this hunt Jim .

This rule is in no way a compromise for a power limit.

Jim,

Chuck is correct, no hidden agendas here. The rule, as the draft is written now, does take into account the gasket thickness. Charlie's head could be used with the 1.4mm gasket, or on a low compression motor. Every rule has limits to the accuracy of measurements, and running close to the limit puts you at risk of getting caught out - do so at your own risk (here or elseware). Charlie took off that head, because he states that he was not comfortable being that close to the limit. The next time he is measured, the average of the whister measurements may go the other way, without changing anything - it was that close. Realizing that, Charlie made the wise move.

We will bring your concerns up with NASA national and if they feel the need to revise this, it may happen. At this point, though, we have collectively, and unanimously decided to put this rule before them, that will not change. A draft will be going up for review by them very soon.

Eric is it possible to see the complete draft that is going to National?

I do not believe this has been shared with all the drivers.

Thanks,

The changes Eric listed in this thread and words listed the proposal threads are in the draft National is reviewing right now. The exact working is has been modified to ensure the intent of rules change proposal is achieved and flows with existing wording.

It may be that some wording will change between the current draft and the final publishing. Rather than confusing everyone I would rather just publish the final rules. There should be no surprises as we have shared everything here.