Attn. PCA Bay Area Autocrossers!, Post your class/specs here for '05! Options

[nebreitling]

Gotta get myself reved up to finish my car... Let's see who we're competing with!


Post your class both by letter-system and the new points system:


Nathan Breitling 75 914 2.0

Fm (gulp) and AX6 (705 points -- just barely missed AX7, now i have to compete with Demick (gulp again))

specs:

dot r's, wider wheels, race-seat, non-stock bumpers, carbs, 9.5:1 compression, hot cam, stock bore/stroke, headers, 21 front sway, stock rear sway, rear springs 140#s (may tweek susp more).

let's see it, peeps! (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beer.gif)

n

[nebreitling]

okay, i don't understand this, maybe some of you PCA regulars can help me out.

from what i could tell via my possible "stringent" interpretation of the rules, ANY non-stock camshaft in a 914 puts you into Fm -- regardless of displacement, fuel delivery (fi vs carbs), etc.

however, there are a few guys who have been running in, e.g., Bp in 2004 who, according to their profiles on the points system page, are running a non-stock camshaft.

i ask because, although i don't mind getting my ass kicked around a little in Fm this season, my car is clearly in the "spirit" of the Prodified class (Br). stock stroke, stock bore, carbs, hi-compression, just a touch of fiberglass, and, yes: a cam.

here's the prodified text:

4.5 PRODIFIED CATEGORY (a) Due to the special capability of the 914 to provide racecar performance within very tight budget constraints, two Prodified classes are provided. (b All modifications permitted to 914s in the Stock, Improved, and Production Categories are permitted. (c Suspension modifications accomplished by machining or welding are permitted. (d) Drilling or grooving of brake rotors is permitted. (e) Racing tires are permitted. Tires that do not meet the size requirements of the Production Category, but which otherwise would be allowable in the Production Category, are permitted. (f) Rim widths are limited to 7" maximum. Rim diameter is limited to 15" minimum. Offset wheels are permitted. (g) Non-standard gearing is permitted. (h) Float bowl baffling is permitted. (i) Compression ratio may be increased. (j) A track width increase up to 2" is permitted, along with wheel spacers and replacement wheel studs. (k) Locked differentials are permitted. (l) Any front air dam may be installed, provided it does not extend forward of the stock front bumper (excluding bumperettes), and does not extend rearward of the front wheel centerline. Removal of the front valance panel/bumper and the rear valance is permitted. (m) Any rear aerodynamic device is permitted provided: (i) It is within a 5-inch perimeter at the contour of a factory stock car as viewed from above. (ii) There is no forward-facing gap between the device and the body of the car for the central 30 inches. (iii) It does not extend closer than 6" to the ground. (n) Any brand pistons and cylinders may be used. Overbore up to 1.2 mm over stock is permitted. (o) Fiberglass fenders, hood, rear deck lid, engine cover, and rear bumpers may be substituted for the stock components. Fiberglass doors are not permitted. (p) Camber settings are free.

YET, there is no specific mention in the rules of any cam swap being permited until you get into Fm:

4.6 Street Modified Category (excerpt)
(j) Engine Parts: Different cams may be used. Any brand pistons and cylinders are permitted. These changes are not permitted in the Production Category due to high costs.

what's the understanding here? do people just ignore the "cam issue"? has this ever formally come up? it seems like most people are in Fm because of displacement, as a 2056 bumps you out of the B-series classes...

all input welcome. (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/beerchug.gif) nathan