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Originally Posted by robo
I was going to target for under 700kg  with a 302 ford. I have put every aspect of the build on a diet but with a 2mm chassis and some strengthening plates its not going to be a lightweight. The engine weight with ali waterpump,lightweight flywheel and clutch, gear reduction lightweight starter is under that of a pinto but then it holds more water and oil so its a futile battle.
Bob |
Hi dont think you need to worry about putting the power through the chassis Bob, especially 2mm wall tube, Caterham have announced the R600:
http://www.egmcartech.com/2012/10/05...am-seven-ever/
275hp through the superlight chassis, going to be a track day only car and will be quite awesome but then it should be at £45k. You also see lots of big V8's going through similar chassis so the weight shouldn't be an issue. 350lb springs on the front are quite stiff, I've found the roadster tends to feel better with upgraded springs on the rear but it ain't too expensive to try a few spring rates.
Andy
Andy