bjhines Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 I had a bad day at the track with a small fire and all. It cleaned up fine and is back together for another track day soon. damage was minimal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbanezDan51 Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 I had a bad day at the track with a small fire and all. It cleaned up fine and is back together for another track day soon. damage was minimal. Lucky! What caused the fire? Hope the bonnests ok as I love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNkEyT88 Posted September 13, 2011 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted October 4, 2011 Author Share Posted October 4, 2011 all fixed up and ready for next event. ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbonat240 Posted January 2, 2012 Share Posted January 2, 2012 Nice car! What camber plates are you using? And I see only 2 bolts holding them to the towers, no potential problems with that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted January 3, 2012 Author Share Posted January 3, 2012 (edited) EMI camber plates from Beta Motorsports, John Coffey is the owner. Edited January 3, 2012 by bjhines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoNkEyT88 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 What is the blue reservoir on the pass side? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 The Accusump oil reservoir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JMortensen Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Any lap times to compare with the L24 car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 20 seconds at least on a smaller course like Carolina Motorsports Park. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 A good friend owns a shop well known for track suspension work "Performance Chassis" in Cary. He thinks the combination of light springs, stiff chassis, and thick sway bars works great on my car. It seems to be OK with a front heavy, cast iron small block with 461 Iron heads, and a cast iron water pump. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jt1 Posted August 4, 2012 Share Posted August 4, 2012 Nice lap, and the car sounds great! I love it! After watching John's nice lap, here's a laugh: jt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted August 4, 2012 Author Share Posted August 4, 2012 Obviously you have too much horsepower. LOL! is it possible. I have been eyeing the GM LS3 CT525 circle track engine for weight savings, but it is blowing my budget at 10,000 prepped and ready to install. 525HP@ 6700RPM... what am I thinking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted September 7, 2012 Author Share Posted September 7, 2012 I set up the scales and weighed the car today. I thought it would be front heavy with the all-iron engine, but it seems pretty well balanced on track and on scales. It weighs 2809lbs with 180lbs in the front seat, and 8 gallons of gas, ready to run. LF = 715 LR= 702 RF= 688 RR= 705 Cross= 49.46% @1390lbs It is LEFT biased at 50.44% It is REAR heavy at 50.05% It is CROSS weighted at 49.48% ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikelly Posted September 7, 2012 Share Posted September 7, 2012 John, Mine was rear heavy as well. Lots of people think the big ole v8 will cause so many problems when in fact when done right it actually makes a balanced package. The weight on my car has come down significantly this year, though. smart parts and spending money on wheels and such has paid off. I'm down in the 2500s without driver. I just posted above. My 383 stroker is puking oil out the dipstick. It is going to have to come out for sure. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjhines Posted September 10, 2012 Author Share Posted September 10, 2012 The car ran well this weekend at Virginia International Raceway. I managed to get it down to a comfortable 2:16 full course lap. I think I could get that time down to 2:14 just with driving improvements. I need to reduce weight this winter. That is a major project. There are a lot of other improvements I could make as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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