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09-01-2009, 12:30 PM
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09-01-2009, 02:34 PM
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Bruce,
Just out of curisoity, what is the weight of the car you are shooting for? What is the HP range for the engine going to be? Last time I saw your car it was in the 2300 lb range.
Just out of curisoity, what is the weight of the car you are shooting for? What is the HP range for the engine going to be? Last time I saw your car it was in the 2300 lb range.
09-01-2009, 04:52 PM
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As light as humanly possible. As much power as possible.
But,, I'm hoping for high 2100's - low 2200's (cage just added 120 lbs!) I'm looking for average power between 4-7krpms to be right at 400. So 450-500peak.
But,, I'm hoping for high 2100's - low 2200's (cage just added 120 lbs!) I'm looking for average power between 4-7krpms to be right at 400. So 450-500peak.
09-02-2009, 12:13 AM
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Regulations for that kind of thing are extremely complicated from what I understand.. To get that approved.... oh man.
Intercooler pipes.. Easy stuff. also still expensive. Cam tower would have to come from NASA! If it were just a Chevy Valve cover.. that would be do-able. And I'm sure a quick search would find a few for sale now.
But, for now and possibly.. ever. Shift rod, then intake, then Torque tube.
Intercooler pipes.. Easy stuff. also still expensive. Cam tower would have to come from NASA! If it were just a Chevy Valve cover.. that would be do-able. And I'm sure a quick search would find a few for sale now.
But, for now and possibly.. ever. Shift rod, then intake, then Torque tube.
09-13-2009, 01:16 AM
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No.. I am building according to NASA German Touring Car Class. No break for Chromoly. So I made it out of the 1.5" DOM steel. 120lbs of Cage in there now.
