[DriftPhyre]

Hey guys, as a recent addition to the autox world I had some questions. I AM a v6 Camaro w/ an auto... yes some higher nature has frowned at me in the racing world. However I've decent mods (SLP cai, flowmaster ex., tb spacer, msd wires, zexel lsd, and sfcs) and wanted to know what class I would belong in. Around here I practice autox and some mild drifting on a pass I've found around the local lake. I've looked into that class that's making a tour (can't remember the name) but will be here in March. As a noober, I was wanting just some basic advice for someone who has just entered the relm of autox as well as an anti-flame suit in extreme cases (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) . - B

[sgarnett]

Well, you need to get a rulebook before spending money on mods, but here's the VERY short version:

Stock - You can change shocks, front swaybar (not the rear), brake pads, and catback exhaust. You can run almost any DOT tire, but must use the stock size rim. V8 and V6 Camaros are in separate classes (FS, GS).

E Street Prepared - You can also change the rim size, intake manifold, throttle body, exhaust manifold, springs, rear swaybar, torque arm, differential (but not axle), etc. There are some common mods that are NOT allowed, such as SFC's. V8 and V6 Camaros both go in this class.

I don't know the STX rules very well. I don't think the SFC's are legal there either, but I'm not sure. Other than that, everything is probably ok. You will mostly be running against MUCH lighter cars, though.

The Flowmaster is legal in Stock.

If the differential is a stock T2 (not an aftermarket T2R) and IF that was available as an option on your V6 car (dunno), it may be legal in stock, otherwise it bumps you to ESP.

The CAI and TB spacer both bump you into ESP, and any differential that will fit in the stock axle is allowed.

The SFC's bump you to SM, or ???

If you don't want to demod your car back to stock, I'd stay in ESP. You have less power than the 4th gen V8s, but more than some 3rd gen V8s. The V6 suspension is pretty soft, but you can fix that later.

For now, I'd sell or return those SFC's and spend the money on Evolution.