OK a restirctor on the TB, lowered the rev limiter to "just " 7K and made them run a more conventional trans ... OK
Why are the Audi's REQUIRED to run a production based engine? Why are the Vettes REQUIRED to run a production based engine? Whay are the Vipers REQUIRED to run a productiona based engine?
When was the last time you saw a Caddy CTS with a 427 C5R motor? or anything that resembled it?
Given the Northstar base and the barn door aero of a CTS, Caddy wouldn't stand a chance. GM bought the chance and there are a lot of SCCA tech officials driving new "evaluation" CTSs. (IMG:
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Now, why are Audi's handled with kid gloves? Speed "World" Challenge ... no other import manufacturer supports for the series. There is a token Porsche ... but he's a privateer ...
It's business ...not racing. I don't like it, but I like even less the blind eye SCCA seemingly give a select few.