Guest gikoro23 Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 what would be the best bang for buck for suspension (everything). i am looking to scca race my 1974 datsun with a l28et engine swap. i am going in the sports racer class. i need the best suspension for the amount of money i spend. i just nedd to know the different products and their specs. could any one help me thanks, james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlderThanMe Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 are you prevented from cutting off your spring perches and adding coilovers? You can source the parts to swap to adjustable coilovers for around $350 and then another $350 for camber plates and then labor if you are having someone else weld it all. I did illuminas and adjustable coilovers but no camber plates yet for around $800 and it is worth every penny. I did all the work myself with the help of a few friends. check my worklog that is linked in my sig to see some pics of my suspension. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tube80z Posted June 12, 2006 Share Posted June 12, 2006 what would be the best bang for buck for suspension (everything). i am looking to scca race my 1974 datsun with a l28et engine swap. i am going in the sports racer[/u'] class. Why don't you run in super production, If I were you, I'd look more at the ITE or open IT class as this would be a better match I'd think. You're really jumping into the deep end of the pool. As far as suspension goes take a look at the threads at the top of this section and look for advice from Katman and Johnc. This is assuming you want to keep running struts. Super prodction doesn't put limits on the type of suspension that I'm aware of. So you can do things like double a-arm conversions, etc. Cary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gikoro23 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 ok thanks alot also can i get more info about the "IT" class Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMortensen Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 You can download all the rulebooks at http://www.scca.com now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Sports Racer class? Uuuhhhhh, no. This category of race car is basically for single seat, open cockpit, tube or composite frame, purpose built race cars. Here's a top contending C Sports Racer. http://dsr.racer.net/images/events/runoffs/04/single_cars/csr_34.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONGO510 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I used to run Sports Racers and from my experiance you will not have a prayer of ever competing against the converted formula or purpose built 2 seaters. Your wallet will be much better served if you buy a completed car and you will be racing much sooner, at a much lower cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gikoro23 Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 but could i still run in the IT class with a l28et in my 260z. or would i have to convert i back to stock l26 and go N/A. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnc Posted June 15, 2006 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Buy the GCR rule book from SCCA before you even start building your car. With the engine swap you will have to run in ITE, SPO, or SPU. You'll also have to put a full roll cage in the car, window net, fire extinguisher, fuel sampling port, external kill switch, and a number of other safety items. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gikoro23 Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 safty procautions is not a problem and i already ordered a roll cage and etc... but thanks for the input.. i havent read the whole rule book i kinda skimmed through it... which class could i run in with a built l28et(proted and polished intake , head, exhaust, and the "works" forged pistons hybrid t3/t4 turbo, ame fuel management etc...etc i would also have the head and engine blueprinted) if i do all of that, ill just go all out on suspension. but there ar also restrictions in scca classes for suspension. so what class should i shoot for. i kinda threw out sports racer because it had the least restictions. and if i just buy a car it will ruin all the fun for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest gikoro23 Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 im als o looking for my friend too.. he has a 1982 corolla (hard top) and he wants to put a 3tgte in it. its almos like what i want to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.