Re: Racing Setup?
Hi
We have two guys in Norway that likes to go fast, and it is quite shocking how fast they go and what cars they use. Polly (funny name!) has done 407,134km/h in his old Trans Am!
Trans-Am - Polly Motorsport
and Anders has done 344 km/h in his Opel Omega
RATS
This doesent come without considerable work to their cars, but there is also a big difference when we talk about until 200mph and the quite different world that lies beyond this. Talking to Anders you understand that passing 200mph you hit a "wall" that demands a lot of ekstra power for each mph you try to reach.
What I try to say is that 200mph in a GT-40 isn`t quite as extraordinary and difficult as some on the forum makes it.
When it comes to the question that started this thread in the first place,
(indipendent of the quality of the person asking it) I think starting with engine-power is starting in the wrong end of it. My little experience says:
1. chassis
2. brakes
3. power
4. aero
I think the GT-40 with its monoball/uniball suspension is a good start. Upgraded with a set of fully adjustable coilovers you have a good race chassis bolted to one of the stiffest constructions ever made. If you are willing to "destroy" the GT-40 looks with a set of 19" rims and low profile tires you could fit a set of huge 388mm rotors and 6pot calipers. With a V8 you have a reliable and cheap engine that dont drive you bankerupt every time you damage something. If I had installed a good NOS system on my Roush 427R, I could get about 750-800HP when I need it. Programming this to be actuated at the end of the 3. gear and giving it all in 4. and 5. gear . You will get a lot of horsepower when you need it without struggeling with the unpredictability through the corners that a turbo will give you.
I think this would be a race car that you will need a F1 type of car to beat, it still has some of the old style charme, and it is still a different car to drive and maintain compared to a new Porsche or Ferrari.
Personally I prefer the autentic GT-40 I have, but this says something about how competable the old GT-40 is.
best regards
Trond