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| RFoulds |
 Oct 12 2018, 09:18 PM
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Preparing a new race car build. Would like to run. Fairly stock 2.0 and don’t want to get into a class where the 914 won’t be competitive. If I have a fully caged and braced tub, modified suspension, modest weight reduction and a stock but carbed 2.0, what class would you suggest would be competitive to build toward? For VARA, POC, SVRA most likely.
Looking through all their GCR’s and classifications, there seems to be a few different ways to go. Suggestions from those that have been there would be appreciated. |
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| ablesnead |
Jan 28 2019, 08:11 PM
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Yes , I will admit that comfort is relative term..some engines cost 25.00 an hour ...even back in the day the Kirby car cost 2000.00 an hour ( I think it was Kirby , anyway the black and gold car that was competitive 20 years ago )...maybe with the talent you guys have engines last a longer run time now , but I haven't noticed it at the runoffs .
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| HAM Inc |
Jan 29 2019, 08:26 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 846 Joined: 24-July 06 From: Watkinsville,GA Member No.: 6,499 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(ablesnead @ Jan 28 2019, 07:11 PM)  Yes , I will admit that comfort is relative term..some engines cost 25.00 an hour ...even back in the day the Kirby car cost 2000.00 an hour ( I think it was Kirby , anyway the black and gold car that was competitive 20 years ago )...maybe with the talent you guys have engines last a longer run time now , but I haven't noticed it at the runoffs . In the past when I tried to equate what I spent racing into a dollars/hour rate it always depressed me. The cost of Prod racing anything at the pointy end of a Runoffs level field is eye popping enough when it's a Miata or a Honda or something modern and level 2 prep, but doing it with a 914 will take away a working-stiff's breath. Kirby was a billionaire who could drive. Lot more talented drivers than billionaires out there so more affordable options beckon. A serious, well funded 914 effort with a good driver could be competitive, if not dominant. But it will be expensive by the typical amateur racer's budget, and if successful bet on a rules change to favor the modern, more affordable marques SCCA seems to favor over Porsche. |
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| campbellcj |
Feb 1 2019, 08:35 AM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,545 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(HAM Inc @ Jan 29 2019, 06:26 PM) In the past when I tried to equate what I spent racing into a dollars/hour rate it always depressed me. I use dollars/minute these days cuz the numbers don't seem as scary (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) |
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:agree: Physics has always been more friendly to ... Dec 11 2018, 01:34 PM GregAmy 914 2L goes to EP where it has to compete with som... Dec 11 2018, 02:45 PM Brett W There will be a 914-6 competing in EP next year at... Dec 11 2018, 09:02 PM ablesnead ...It could comfortably make 200 hp.....really ... Jan 24 2019, 05:22 PM HAM Inc
...It could comfortably make 200 hp.....really ... Jan 28 2019, 07:42 PM ablesnead ....Well said... Jan 30 2019, 03:45 PM campbellcj Seriously though for the OP - I can tell you that,... Feb 1 2019, 08:43 AM brant
Seriously though for the OP - I can tell you that... Feb 1 2019, 10:27 AM RFoulds Lots of great input here guys. Thank you. Curren... Feb 26 2019, 09:14 AM |
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