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 Jun 21 2006, 02:21 AM
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So that got me thinking. How light could one get an f-body. According to the 9.5:1 weight to power ratio 200rwhp car weight 1900 lbs. It could be quite easy to turn, brake ect. that little weight on 275 tires and 14" willwood rotors. Shouldn't it? Can one get an f-body under 2000lbs?
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Jun 22 2006, 11:54 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Member Posts: 2,688 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Ft Worth, TX Member No.: 8 |
the thing is, all V-8 cars have a minimum of 2800 in AI. if it was a V-6 or smaller, then there is no minimum. i'm thinking a turbo 6 from a 3rd gen or buick in a 4th gen chassis w/ the T5. hell, even the 4.3 V6 would be cool.
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Jun 23 2006, 12:05 AM
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I suck at the auto-x :( Group: Advanced Members Posts: 1,421 Joined: 21-April 05 From: TX Member No.: 727 |
QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ Jun 22 2006, 06:54 PM)  the thing is, all V-8 cars have a minimum of 2800 in AI. if it was a V-6 or smaller, then there is no minimum. i'm thinking a turbo 6 from a 3rd gen or buick in a 4th gen chassis w/ the T5. hell, even the 4.3 V6 would be cool. Why a 4th gen chassis? I agree with Costas: 3rd gens are lighter to start with, so why bother dealing with a 4th gen? 3rd gens are cheaper to start with too! |
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Jun 23 2006, 07:28 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 689 Joined: 8-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 1,201 |
QUOTE Why a 4th gen chassis? I agree with Costas: 3rd gens are lighter to start with, so why bother dealing with a 4th gen? 3rd gens are cheaper to start with too! I don't now 3rd gen's. Is there is significan improvement in suspension design in a 4th gen vs a 3rd gen? Are they pretty much the same car, different body? |
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Jun 23 2006, 01:46 PM
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FRRAX Owner/Admin Group: Admin Posts: 15,432 Joined: 13-February 04 From: Ohio Member No.: 196 |
QUOTE (roadracetransam @ Jun 23 2006, 03:28 AM) QUOTE Why a 4th gen chassis? I agree with Costas: 3rd gens are lighter to start with, so why bother dealing with a 4th gen? 3rd gens are cheaper to start with too! I don't now 3rd gen's. Is there is significan improvement in suspension design in a 4th gen vs a 3rd gen? Are they pretty much the same car, different body? Yea, you can actually work on a third gen (I've owned both, even built a race car out of a third gen once). The front suspension is a strut setup instead of the upper and lower a arms, but the cars handle well and it works. I'd start with a third gen and make it a Firebird body for better aero. We're down on HP (with a 6 cyl) and need all the help we can get. |
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roadracetransam No minimum weight in AI for a V6 powerd car Jun 21 2006, 02:21 AM
CMC #37 I don't know, but brother-in-law pit crew and ... Jun 21 2006, 02:28 AM
nape QUOTE (CMC #37 @ Jun 20 2006, 09:28 PM) I... Jun 21 2006, 10:43 PM Lucas Black QUOTE (nape @ Jun 21 2006, 05:43 PM) QUOT... Jun 22 2006, 02:59 AM Glenn98ZM6 well i have gotten a 95 V8/T-56 car to 2800 under ... Jun 21 2006, 02:44 AM roadracetransam QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ Jun 20 2006, 07:44 PM... Jun 21 2006, 03:15 AM pknowles QUOTE (Glenn98ZM6 @ Jun 20 2006, 10:44 PM... Jun 21 2006, 11:46 AM Glenn98ZM6 CMC is 3200 minimum w/ driver for 4th gens. i had ... Jun 21 2006, 04:02 AM roadracetransam Less confused now.
Anyway, I am not looking to par... Jun 21 2006, 04:23 AM CMC#5 V6?? You don't need more than 4!!
Kee... Jun 21 2006, 03:03 PM JKnight AI rules are here:
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