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 Dec 25 2005, 07:08 PM
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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! |
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Dec 26 2005, 02:37 AM
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Thanks nape, I was thinking that a "built" T56 would be necessary. If a good junk yard T56 would hold up as well as an auto, and the parts required to put it together were reasonable, I would reconsider a manual. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.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 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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