Then put Chris in it!
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my wife trying to trap me. Says she thinks Valentine's Day is a waste and highly over rated and that she doesnt wanna celebrate it...
Have her write it down and sign it then you are covered.
to a point yes, both the NHRA and SCCA rule book have certain rules for the cages that really limit what one can do. especially for unibody cars. After researching the rules, there's very few areas that are open to variations for my particular class. Namely the door bars and rear support bars.
plus, the goal for this car is to be that of a stock A body small block car. With the amount of weight savings i already have done(roughly 417 lbs) i should be able to come in around that mark. i'm estimating about 200-250 lbs in the cage.
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
I hope with all that attention to weight, you are also figuring out how to rebalance the car to get closer to a 50/50 weight balance.
All the stuff you've talked about so far removes the weight from the rear half of the car and with a heavy big block up front...your balance is going in the wrong direction.
zkx14
Duster De-ruster
Nope. You are doomed. She has thought of one possible way for you to do the 'right' thing. It is highly unlikely that you will figure out what that is. 9 out of 10, it ain't what she says either.
Yes actually I have, most of the weight is actually coming out of the front of the car. The only thing that's really being lightened in the rear half is maybe a couple pounds in the leaf to 4 link conversion.
I've got a few tricks up my sleeve as well, battery to rear most corner, all steel in the back including bumper and bracket, front bumper will be fiberglass along with the hood, no hood hinges, or latch, the 50 lbs of power steering is gone, replaced with a 6 lb power rack, tubular front suspension and disc brakes, roughly 100 lbs there, engine is pretty much all aluminum top end, should end up very close to that of a stock 340 weight, no torsion bars, them heavy things replaced by lighter coil springs, fiberglass dash.
If my math is right, total balance should be very close to 50/50. Right now I'm estimating it at 52/48. With 4 corner coil overs, I should be able to adjust that by corner weight and get very very close.
AgreedNope. You are doomed. She has thought of one possible way for you to do the 'right' thing. It is highly unlikely that you will figure out what that is. 9 out of 10, it ain't what she says either.
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
That's an easy cover. Buy something and then only give it to her if she seems disappointed that you didn't get anything (or gives you something). If you don't use it, it's an emergency 'gift' for another occasion.
zkx14
Duster De-ruster
Oh, and if you actually do what she wanted....she could change her mind.Nope. You are doomed. She has thought of one possible way for you to do the 'right' thing. It is highly unlikely that you will figure out what that is. 9 out of 10, it ain't what she says either.
WomenOh, and if you actually do what she wanted....she could change her mind.
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
Sounds good. I assume you are also looking at lowering the center of gravity by sinking the battery and fuel cell halfway down through the trunk pan to match the center of the mass of the engine that sits at that height up front. 50/50 also means a matching center of gravity height front and back.
It's why my SRT uses a battery mounted below the deck in the trunk and twin self-leveling saddle fuel tanks underneath the rear seats just in front of the rear axle.
Actually yes. The class I'll most likely end up in requires the fuel cell to be mounted flush or below with a 1/8 thick plate bolted to the frame covering it.
As for the batteries I have a trick for that too.
You know the area between the passenger side frame and the quarter panel where the trunk floor extensions go? Well, some measuring shows that I can fit two batteries there? Tops flush with the trunk floor , thus not only offsetting my front to rear weight but helping to offset the driver weight some as well
straightlinespeed
Sometimes I pretend to be normal
Evening!
All the parts I have ordered have come. Now to get mobile again.
All the parts I have ordered have come. Now to get mobile again.
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
Good call. That's where (and why) my battery sits in the SRT. It's a big battery, about the size of two standard batteries from my GTS. Weighs about as much too.
Just get a baffled fuel cell to prevent fuel suddenly sloshing to one side and it sounds like you've got it.
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
Nothing like a pile of parts to motivate you!
I think I have to run a foam filled one. But I'm looking at running dual 15 gallon ones
Seen this on Facebook thought it was down right comical
straightlinespeed
Sometimes I pretend to be normal
No doubt! Now just to hope for a trouble free year with the car.
Chris, that car is going to be awesome when you get it all done!
If... you're assuming my wife doesn't kill me over it first lol thanks though.
straightlinespeed
Sometimes I pretend to be normal
I just got done searching CL for Dodges and Plymouths up to 1975. I cant believe some of the cars for sale. They are actually priced pretty decent. Of course negotiating would have to be done, but I was overall just surprised at the amount on there right now, and not complete junk.
Ddaddy
Just doing what I do
I know I'm itching to get started on my wheel/tire and suspension upgrades. I'm intentionally not going to order the new torsion bars until after the remaining 2 wheels get here just so that I'm not staring at a pile of parts screaming at me get installed. First I will get the wheels and tires mounted and balanced, rears installed and then tackle the torsion bars with the new wheels ready to go on it when it's done.
I'm also going to try to get my Speed Shop guy to rent me some lift time to do some painting and detailing underneath when the weather gets a bit warmer.
Ben Drinkin
Hey bartender!
I caught a redhead in one of those once...
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