Track duty-Stroker or SC?
07-08-2008, 12:46 AM
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Holbert car facts:
101 documented Race days
near 7 full race seasons
NO DNFs
brakes, oil and used tires for the only real mechanical requirements.
(not counting the cam sprocket teeth issue that was solved for $800 with modified used 85 cams)
no oil cooler, scraper, drilled crank, ecu, tune, etc etc. all stock.
I would say this is the most "Bullet proof " race car of all time!
mk
101 documented Race days
near 7 full race seasons
NO DNFs
brakes, oil and used tires for the only real mechanical requirements.
(not counting the cam sprocket teeth issue that was solved for $800 with modified used 85 cams)
no oil cooler, scraper, drilled crank, ecu, tune, etc etc. all stock.
I would say this is the most "Bullet proof " race car of all time!
mk
07-08-2008, 12:47 AM
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Ken,
Just checked out you Mid Ohio Video..... Nice car..... ! Sounds strong and you passed a lot of nice cars...... Sweet....!
Good save there on the left hander coming up to the other 928......
Just checked out you Mid Ohio Video..... Nice car..... ! Sounds strong and you passed a lot of nice cars...... Sweet....!
Good save there on the left hander coming up to the other 928......
07-08-2008, 12:51 AM
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Holbert car facts:
101 documented Race days
near 7 full race seasons
NO DNFs
brakes, oil and used tires for the only real mechanical requirements.
(not counting the cam sprocket teeth issue that was solved for $800 with modified used 85 cams)
no oil cooler, scraper, drilled crank, ecu, tune, etc etc. all stock.
I would say this is the most "Bullet proof " race car of all time!
mk
101 documented Race days
near 7 full race seasons
NO DNFs
brakes, oil and used tires for the only real mechanical requirements.
(not counting the cam sprocket teeth issue that was solved for $800 with modified used 85 cams)
no oil cooler, scraper, drilled crank, ecu, tune, etc etc. all stock.
I would say this is the most "Bullet proof " race car of all time!
mk
07-08-2008, 03:38 AM
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Only thing thou, Corvette should be called Corwette because of the fact that it often allow rain to find its way into the drinvers compartment... That was the main reason I sold mine and quit having any more american cars. No fun but the sad truth. Atleast Chevy is good for cheap and powerful engines thou 
/Tobias
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07-08-2008, 09:21 AM
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The original intent for this thread was to find if anyone out there is running a SC'd (and now Turbo) 928 in racing events and the pros and cons in doing so.
I really do believe we now have the experience, track record (no pun intended) for modifications that really do work and people with the expertise and know how, to put together a SC'd or Turbo 928 track monster that will last, be very competive and easy to maintain.
I believe there is a misunderstanding on what affordable is when it comes to this venture. I do not believe for an instant this sort of 928 can be built under $20K. Or under $30K. Maybe, and with a lot of planning, forethought, doing a lot of the work yourself and stopping from doing needless upgrades, this 928 can be put togther for around $50K-$75K, including the car. The car I would pick for this would be a 1987-1989 5 speed.
From what I have seen, where some people go wrong is: thinking putting an engine together is easy, concentrating too much on the power of a car and not the suspension and braking and doing modifications that cost a lot and are questionable on their worth for the track.
One should also pay attention to what Porsche has done with their Cup Car program as far as aero upgrades, wings, cages, seats, harnesses, brake sizes, and tire sizes. The Chevrolet Corvette racing program can also be studied for clues on what works for them.
We just need a guiena pig to test this theory out. One with a devil may care attitude to spending money and chasing this dream.
Cheers,
Constantine
I really do believe we now have the experience, track record (no pun intended) for modifications that really do work and people with the expertise and know how, to put together a SC'd or Turbo 928 track monster that will last, be very competive and easy to maintain.
I believe there is a misunderstanding on what affordable is when it comes to this venture. I do not believe for an instant this sort of 928 can be built under $20K. Or under $30K. Maybe, and with a lot of planning, forethought, doing a lot of the work yourself and stopping from doing needless upgrades, this 928 can be put togther for around $50K-$75K, including the car. The car I would pick for this would be a 1987-1989 5 speed.
From what I have seen, where some people go wrong is: thinking putting an engine together is easy, concentrating too much on the power of a car and not the suspension and braking and doing modifications that cost a lot and are questionable on their worth for the track.
One should also pay attention to what Porsche has done with their Cup Car program as far as aero upgrades, wings, cages, seats, harnesses, brake sizes, and tire sizes. The Chevrolet Corvette racing program can also be studied for clues on what works for them.
We just need a guiena pig to test this theory out. One with a devil may care attitude to spending money and chasing this dream.
Cheers,
Constantine