I wasn't criticizing but I was caught off guard by the 5 speed, guess
I'm still in the SCCA mindset. I didn't know guys were going that far.
I've got one of Paul A's 5 speed kits and tranny sitting here, and
it's got to make a big difference on some of the tracks! Now to find a
custom disc to mate the input shaft to the 5.5" Tilton clutch!
John
Fogelsville, PA
Matt Hagopian wrote:
Yes, VRG can be strict on things that are Major modification such
as a 300cc upgraded motor. The guys at the track, (you may have
been one of them!) told me to throw on circular fenders and start
calling the bug a 72(the limit to VRG). As for the 5spd, and the
dif, they are not as inspected as the size of the motor. Diff can
be any ratio, there are a lot of guys running "unknown" 5spds in
all different classes. Basically the way that group goes is as
follows, car has to be 72 or before, original size motor and if its
not you get bumped up a class, fender flares may move you up a
class, but basically they are ok with modifications, they didnt
give me any heartburn for having a 1275 bored .040 over... But
basically what I was told, is as long as your not blowing anyone
out of the water you wont have eyes being focused on you. Besides
VRG is just a group, no prize money and no points standings... I
thought they were pretty accomedating
On Thu, Nov 20, 2008 at 10:52 AM, John Caffrey <jdc6@lehigh.edu>
wrote:
Matt Hagopian wrote:
And lastly, we are going to get a 5spd to
match up to it and we are running a 4.2 rear diff locked right now, but we
are going to change that to either a 3.9 or a different 4.2 with a limited
slip differential (also looking for advise which to go with) I was told
Detroit sells one but not to go with it..?
Hi Matt,
Not sure about the 5 speed for vintage racing. The group you raced
with when I met you is telling me I can't even use a 1275 in my 62
Mark II! I'm still trying to sort out the various rules, but one thing
is sure, I'm not racing a 948 again. Trannex is the limited slip that
you want for racing. Purchased one assembled with a 4.2 gear on ebay a
few weeks ago. I have two Detroit lockers also, but I'm not expecting
too much from the 60's technology. Here is an article explaining the
various LSD's;
http://tinyurl.com/5clzsn
John
Fogelsville, PA
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Sincerely,
Matt Hagopian
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