[Land-speed] Engine Placement

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As far forward as you can get it. Jack

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From: Mike Lackey <mike_lackey at yahoo.com> 

> So, I've tried setting my engine in place to get an idea of where I want to put 
> it. As a reminder, this is an '86 Toyota Corolla that's getting a Yamaha R1 
> engine to race as an I/GC (Note: this means I've got a significant loss of 
> weight over the front wheels already). 
> 
> I can either put the engine forward and low in the car, or close to the firewall 
> and up a couple inches. Putting it near the back would require a hood scoop, 
> while the forward position might not need one. I've got some ideas on which I'd 
> prefer, but as I'm new at land speed racing, I wanted to get a second opinion. 
> Any tips would be appreciated. 
> 
> Thanks, 
> Mike 
> 
> 
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