wcameron

I'm building a track car for running SCCA Time Trials program - primarily hill climbs . I fall into the category of "for fun" and " running something different" - though one of our recent hill climbs - Chasing the Dragon (Robbinsville NC location) - I believe a v8 z was in top three finishers. I believe in the SE Region of SCCA the car could run in the SPO class for road racing - which is sort of a "catch all" class. Can't really speak about autocross. Mine is an old school build (being an aging Baby Boomer) - 327 Chevy with single 4bbl. My car uses chassis stiffners as well as a full cage. Be glad to provide contact for the race shop that did the cage and chassis work if you will send a PM. (car still a work in progress) Good luck with the build. Wcameron

I would take a cap, shirt at minimum, probably hoodie too . Wcameron

Words like indestructible good to hear, noisy ok - will be in track car. Thanks. (RebekahsZ-found on Craigs list)

Just picked up a Gleason Torsen R200 LSD. Ring gear marked 37:11 which I assume is a 3:36. Any one have experience with these units? Going to use with 327SBC with T5. Thanks. WCameron

I was actually researching that option this morning. May be money well spent. Thanks.

Thanks for the information. Helps narrow down the options. Wayne

Thanks Matt. Just spent a couple of hours reading the history of your build. What a spectacular car! Hope to see it in person one day. Question: turns out my pedal box doesn't fit the tub I am using. See where you used a Tilton pedal assembly. Do you happen to remember the unit you purchased? Any major issues fitting. Thanks Wayne Cameron

Although I joined this forum couple of years ago, just now deep into a project - "wallet deep". I'm building a dedicated 240z track car I plan to use for hillclimbs, track days, etc. Using a 327SBC (aluminum heads, single carb), T5 transmission and R200 rear. (which I bought from a stalled conversion project)(looking for someone to install a Quiafe for me). As an aging Baby Boomer I think this is about all the horsepower I can manage. going with race-weight fiberglass fenders front and rear, fiberglass hood and rear deck lid. Trying to keep weight down. I am using Arizona Z brake kit with 5 lug conversion, and their coil over kit. Not being a welder fabricator I am having a local race shop install cage, etc. Hoping to have car finished by January to start off new season. Would welcome any comments or suggestions. (wheel selection especially) Great forum. WCameron

I hope this is in the right section - I'm new to this forum. Question 1. Building a 240z track car, made from several z cars. Tub I am using came with no pedals. So I assumed I could just swap box from a parts car. Have tried two - one from a 240 and one from a 260. neither seem to line up. about 1/4 inch. off. (see photo). What gives? Any help would be appreciated. Question 2. I see several old threads about mounting aftermarket pedal assembly. Is there a "sticky" on how to do such a sway. Thanks again. Great forum. WCameron

Congratulations on your finish. I'm hoping to run the Sept event and wondered what size tire/wheel combo you are running.I'm building a hybrid Z (old school 327SBC with carb). this is my first post so I hope I'm doing this correctly. great forum. wcameron