CA18 Weight Placement

[Xero]

would you guys say that the CA, although is still a cast block like the KA, is still slightly lighter (especially when compaired to a KA-T) and that the engine being short, and smaller sits further back in the bay, therefor would help balance? or am I smoking O'Dweeds?

[NeedCAforS13]

its also angled to lower the CG!:D

Sean

[alfred183]

what's CG?

[NeedCAforS13]

center of gravity (CG)

Sean

[float_6969]

Xero, I had exactly the same thought, though I never got a response to my question, I do think that it would. The motor weighs pretty much the same as the SR, it's physically shorter than the sr and as Needca said, it's angled, so It's not as tall. I think it would dramatically help to even out the weight distribution and the balance of the car. Thats one of my reasons for wanting to go with that motor.

[Xero]

I'm moving towards auto-x with my car, and it seems that money isn't as tight as I had previously thought, it'll still take a while, but I think the CA making 300hp will be lighter and much easier than a KA making 250 or even 275,

thanks guys,