I know how to set valves; that's why I don't want them.
I've rebuilt small block Chevy's, big block Chevy's (a .030 over 454
yielding about 610HP), big block Fords (helped a guy do a side oiler),
Datsun Z's (a .040 over L24 yielding about 230HP), and even an International
truck engine (the pistons had dishes in them adequate to hold a nice helping
of ice cream). I have rebuilt the top ends of Chapparal's, Kawasaki's,
AMW's, and now the 494 Rotax (I don't do bottoms).
Let me tell you why I like this class and, in doing so, I will exclude the
normal economic, logistical, and technical reasons. IF you don't know these
by now, you need more help than this site can provide you.
I work a 50-60 hour week. Unfortunately, I have a life outside of racing.
I work out, eat out, attend meetings of other subject groups, and like to
get a good night's sleep. Sound like you? Probably so. I do NOT eat,
sleep, and live racing. I AM an enthusiast but, I am NOT obsessed. Some of
you are obsessed; the rest is like me.
I have no crew, attend most races alone (hence the electric starter), have
no sponsors, my employer is associated with neither the motor sports nor the
transportation industries, and therefore pay right out of the pocket with no
help. I am NOT complaining. However, racing solo (alone; not around
pylons) requires planning, sacrifice, and is somewhat disadvantageous when
seeking a second opinion. I barely have time to service the car as it is
without having to adjust valves (spare me the sealed engine sermon), change
crankcase oil, and check lift. I cannot afford a collection of springs,
shock valves, sway bars, gear box sets, lightened CV's, check/adjust shift
linkage, and STILL get dressed, buckled in and to the grid. The mental
transition from mechanic to driver can be an awesome undertaking.
I am NOT unusual. I would predict that there are literally dozens of racers
in this class just like me. We need a simple solution to our racing.
Minimal variables. Easy loading/unloading. Low storage costs. Modest shop
space.
This class will NEVER be EVERYTHING to EVERYBODY. If it is for you, please
accept the class for what it is; no more, no less. Warts & all. If not, I
personally wish you well in your racing and if you see me at the track and
need something, please drop by. I believe there are enough people
interested in this class to sustain its presence in the club. What I
believe we need to do is whatever is necessary to retain those people
without degrading the class by introducing unwarranted universality in an
attempt to please all the people, all the time.
Dave Gill
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris Reinhardt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 4:38 PM
Subject: Re: [F500] RE: Beyond powerplants/trannys
How many engines have been tried since the Kawi 440's? From the outside
it looks like a bandaide keeps being put on the class everytime there's an
engine issue.
I agree with Jay, keep the chassis the same, open it up to different
powerplants.
CR
"Louis A. Schultz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
I strongly disagree with this line of dialogue. Jay any discussion at
this
time about engines, tranny's etc at this time draws attention away from
the
more immediate fix to low participation levels.
Issue 1. Increase car counts - How - Sell new cars with the 493 @ 800#'s.
(Gin out e-mails to the CRB/BoD).
Issue 2. Stabilized class rules will COST everyone nothing and also foster
faster growth.
Louie Schultz
Philly Region
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jay Novak"
To:
Sent: Monday, August 07, 2006 9:32 AM
Subject: RE: [F500] RE: Beyond powerplants/trannys
Hi Dave, I am NOT trying to eliminate the CVT at all. I will continue to
use it. I am
trying to open up the class to more competitors with an ALTERNATIVE
engine
package.
Thanks ... Jay Novak
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