[Spridgets] New Motor!

[Matt Hagopian]

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 at 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