ChumpCar Racing

s1ngletracker · 03-11-2011

Very nice! motor looks healthy. What were these things rated stock, at the crank? I'm always scared to hone myself.

It was definitely a moment of tension for us, dynoing a car with like... 20 miles on it (the miles driven to the dyno)

I'm starting to think dyno break-ins are where it's at.

Also, interesting fact - Bill Caswell is driving for a team with a turbo Escort this weekend at The Rock in NC.

I have a feeling we'll be seeing lots of chumpy turbo setups this year...

Matt D. · 03-11-2011

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Originally Posted by s1ngletracker

What were these things rated stock, at the crank?

It was definitely a moment of tension for us, dynoing a car with like... 20 miles on it (the miles driven to the dyno)

A massive 112hp at the crank, haha! Shawn said he was on pins and needles while the car was on the dyno, but I think he's comfortable with it now.

People can build all the janky turbo setups they want, it's just one more failure waiting to happen that will give teams like us a better shot at winning.

**Tachyon** · 03-11-2011

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Originally Posted by Matt D.

People can build all the janky turbo setups they want, it's just one more failure waiting to happen that will give teams like us a better shot at winning.

I approve this message. Turbo setups are a increased liability even when done properly. I cannot imagine anything good coming out of a turbo car in a racing series already containing the keywords "Under $500 and Endurance."

Any idea what your setup weighs, Matt?

Matt D. · 03-11-2011

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Any idea what your setup weighs, Matt?

No idea. I hope Jeff The Alignment Guy is in good enough of a mood when we get it aligned to put it on the scales and weight it for us.

**Tachyon** · 03-11-2011

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Originally Posted by Matt D.

No idea. I hope Jeff The Alignment Guy is in good enough of a mood when we get it aligned to put it on the scales and weight it for us.

Ok. Here is a good baseline for you to reference against when you get around to it (from our street MK1) :

85 AW11 (with sway bars) a little wight reduction.

s1ngletracker · 03-11-2011

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Originally Posted by Tachyon

Turbo setups are a increased liability even when done properly.

this is the truth!

But, if you're the frankenmiata it also results in 3 lemons wins and a chumpcar win by like 30 laps!

I was just watching some BIR vids... I gotta keep myself calm or i'm gonna lose it before 2 weeks is up.