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John Boelte View Member Profile	Dec 25 2005, 08:05 PM Post #2
newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 25-December 05 Member No.: 1,023	Thanks! I've been checking the site out a bit. I can certainly see the SCCA influence here, which I am intersted in. I would like to be able to attend a variety of events. I got started in SCCA autocross several years ago and I want to get back into it. Although I'd like to attend events that have more run time, maybe even do some wheel to wheel events! So, I need to figure out where to start. Getting a rule book would be a good way to map out what I can and need to do. I do prefer a manual transmission. My thinking is that TH350s are cheap and easy and fairly tough. I'm guessing I could get a TH350 for around $500. The car is an automatic car, so I would have the cost associated with converting everything over (flywheel, clutch, master cylinder, pedal, etc.) to contend with in addition to purchasing a manual transmission. I'm guessing $1000 - $1500 for a rebuilt 5 speed? Is the durability of a manual really that much better than an automatic? I'm guessing about $3000 to put a manual in that car versus $800 - $1000 for an automatic. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif)

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John Boelte Thinking about building a track car Dec 25 2005, 07:08 PM

Rob Hood Hi John, welcome aboard and Merry Christmas! ... Dec 25 2005, 07:45 PM

John Boelte Thanks! I've been checking the site out ... Dec 25 2005, 08:05 PM

Rob Hood You will probably find a whole manual trans car fo... Dec 25 2005, 08:46 PM

CMC #37 If you are interested in racing, then check out CM... Dec 25 2005, 10:44 PM

nape QUOTE (John Boelte @ Dec 25 2005, 15:05)I do ... Dec 26 2005, 12:15 AM

John Boelte Thanks nape, I was thinking that a "built... Dec 26 2005, 02:37 AM

sgarnett The T56 gears will handle a lot of power. It... Dec 26 2005, 03:36 AM

rmackintosh QUOTE (John Boelte @ Dec 25 2005, 14:05)Thank... Dec 26 2005, 06:50 AM

CMC #37 My first race car, an '84 Camaro Z28, was a t-... Dec 26 2005, 07:49 PM

27Cam02 QUOTE (John Boelte @ Dec 25 2005, 14:08)Hi fo... Dec 28 2005, 10:53 PM

trackbird QUOTE (nape @ Dec 25 2005, 19:15)The only way... Dec 28 2005, 11:24 PM

nape QUOTE (trackbird @ Dec 28 2005, 18:24)When I ... Dec 28 2005, 11:45 PM

sgarnett Just keep in mind that unless you are buying a T56... Dec 29 2005, 04:28 AM

ws6transam I've got $2200 in my T56 retrofit. Just d... Dec 30 2005, 07:59 PM

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John Boelte View Member Profile	Dec 25 2005, 07:08 PM Post #1
newbie Group: Members Posts: 8 Joined: 25-December 05 Member No.: 1,023	Hi folks! I was recently bitten by the "Let's build a race car" bug. I'm looking at a 3rd gen that's already gutted. I'm thinking about using a mild 350 (read inexpensive), TH350 trans, stock 9 bolt rear, and focus on suspension and brakes. Since it's already gutted, I was thinking about putting in a weld in roll cage and race seats. It's a T-Top car, would a cage help there? Would there be other issues related to T-Tops I should be concerned about? It looks like this is the type of forum I was looking for. Are there any links to other build sites or forums where I can find more information on building up a race car? Thanks!