George,
If I remember correctly you plan on using a Porsche 924 as you base vehicle.
Wouldn't that put you into Modified Sports? If so, at this time there is no
fuel other than gasoline or nitrous on top of gasoline allowed for this
class. This might make make a difference in motor choice og Chev vrs. Hemi.
Dan W
----- Original Message -----
From: John Beckett <landspeedracer@email.msn.com>
To: George Mitchell <americanpartner@yahoo.com>; <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 9:19 AM
Subject: Re: DeSoto
> George
>
> Sounds like you have the fabricating & machining capability. And you've
got
> the right engine for the fuel your going to use. Can't wait to see it up
and
> running.
>
> John Beckett, LSR #79
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "George Mitchell" <americanpartner@yahoo.com>
> To: "John Beckett" <landspeedracer@email.msn.com>; "george mitchell"
> <americanpartnerinrussia@erols.com>; <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> Sent: Wednesday, February 09, 2000 11:08 AM
> Subject: Re: DeSoto
>
>
> > I look at it this way John, The pistons and rods are
> > a given aftermarket purchase. I'm going to run blown
> > injected methanol with some pop -- that is an high
> > dollar piston even for a chevy. The crank will be a
> > facory grind-- very strong. I'll gringd up a main cap
> > girdle or cross bolt the stock caps. Gotta run a good
> > valve and spring combination on either .The rockers
> > are useable with some modifications.Rocker stands can
> > be used or billet ones can be made if they become a
> > weak link. Things like copper head gaskets ,main studs
> > , and timing covers are all available aftermarket
> > /new.I think it is do-able . My concern is getting
> > some spare stuff to play with and experiment on. I
> > have been hunting on the web and some of the responses
> > and resources given by those on the list have given me
> > some great leads.So far I have two desotos (for D)and
> > one dodge (for E) but I would like to find maybe one
> > more of each.
> > Just think how easy it will be to change the plugs !!
> > George in DC
> >
> >
> > --- John Beckett <landspeedracer@email.msn.com> wrote:
> > > I think running a DeSoto is way cool. I would if I
> > > could. The really big
> > > decision is how deep are your pockets.
> > >
> > > John Beckett, LSR #79
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Dick J" <lsr_man@yahoo.com>
> > > To: "Skip Higginbotham" <saltrat@pro-blend.com>;
> > > "george mitchell"
> > > <americanpartnerinrussia@erols.com>;
> > > <land-speed@autox.team.net>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2000 3:38 PM
> > > Subject: Re: Intro
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > --- Skip Higginbotham <saltrat@pro-blend.com>
> > > > wrote:
> > > > I just
> > > > > think that parts for the De
> > > > > Soto are going to be hard to find and then find
> > > > > again later.
> > > > > I may well be wrong on this. What does
> > > > > everybody else think?
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > I race hemis and flatheads because I luv 'em.
> > > > But, I'd be the first to tell you that you could
> > > > buy a whole truckload of good stuff for a Chev SB
> > > > quicker and cheaper than you could find one
> > > > needed piece for those good ol' hemis. Put it
> > > > this way, what Desoto part can you find listed in
> > > > the Summit catalog???? Oh, those old hemi parts
> > > > are out there, and there are even places that
> > > > specialize in them, but they're about ten
> > > > thousand to one out-numbered by Chevy sources.
> > > > Hey, if the starter on your Chev SB goes out, you
> > > > can get a replacement on Sunday morning at Trac
> > > > Auto on the way from the motel to the track at
> > > > Maxton - try that with a Desoto! (I sure hope
> > > > you build the Desoto though.)
> > > >
> > > > =====
> > > > .............................
> > > > ..........Dick J.............
> > > > ......(In East Texas)........
> > > > ....FX/GMR SC/P250-2........
> > > > .....Shelby 427 Cobra.......
> > > > .Hemis and Flatheads Forever.
> > > > .............................
> > > > Do You Yahoo!?
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
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