Hey Wolf.

Here's something for you to think about. If you like the idea of a 4ltr class then why not let turbo cars run in the class as long as the resultant engine capacity does not exceed 4ltr. With the current CAMS turbo factor applied this would mean that a 1600cc engine with a turbo has a resultant capacity of 2720cc so that fits in no problem. An engine that is 2000cc has a resultant capacity of  3400cc so that fits in just fine. Infact you have to go above 2352.94cc before it wouldn't fit this class. So unless CAMS has the corection factor wrong I see no reason why these engines can't be used in the proposed class. Something to think about hey?

VICSHMICK wrote:

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  Hey Wolf. Here's something for you to think about. If you like the idea of a 4ltr class then why not let turbo cars run in the class as long as the resultant engine capacity does not exceed 4ltr. With the current CAMS turbo factor applied this would mean that a 1600cc engine with a turbo has a resultant capacity of 2720cc so that fits in no problem. An engine that is 2000cc has a resultant capacity of  3400cc so that fits in just fine. Infact you have to go above 2352.94cc before it wouldn't fit this class. So unless CAMS has the corection factor wrong I see no reason why these engines can't be used in the proposed class. Something to think about hey?

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Definately something to think about.

The thing that gives me pause for consideration is that Shannon Rentch's Aus 1 car would be a class 2 car under that proposal so I would have argued against it...  though I must admit that changing the correction factor was something that hasnt been bounced around inside our shed - We'de never considered that it could be changed!  Talk about mindset.

There is a provision for small turbo engines under discussion for the proposed class changes - KMD could you clarify?

Something else that was an interesting point raised on the weekend was possible restriction of gearbox types to help trying to stop cubic dollars winning the proposed class 2 (obviously a hot bed of discussion in our shed!).  A suggestion was raised that perhaps limiting gearboxes to vehicle manufacturer produced gearboxes (Audi, Renault, Porsche, VW etc) may be a better option, not just to limit gearbox capital and maintananence costs, but also limit mega hp. 

Not having any experience with mendiola, fortin or albins boxes, so having no idea how much they cost to purchase and maintain, I cant really argue a for and against case. Personally I dont know if it would be be a benefit or not, but could it help us moving forward?