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 Dec 25 2005, 07:08 PM
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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! |
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Dec 26 2005, 07:49 PM
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CMCer  Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
My first race car, an '84 Camaro Z28, was a t-top car. You have to have a specific type of rollcage with that (more bars to compensate) and you do not have to cover them in CMC. You run with them out. Also, you do have to wear arm restraints with your harness, which totally sucks along with the rain and sun that also beat down on you. As you can tell I much prefer the hard-top! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.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 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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