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Tue Dec 22, 2009 9:45 am
Hi guys,
For some months I've been researching an engine choice to use in my next scratch built race car project which is a Lakester Salt Lakes Racer - also known as a bellytanker.
So I've arrived at a choice between either a vh or vk 41 or 45 (for which I have some questions about these engines I'll post in another thread).
For now, suffice to say the plan for the car is for front engine, front wheel drive with a N/A high revving (9000+) with my own custom made flat slide ITB's, probably (at this stage) WOLF engine management (unless someone convinces me there's a better option at a reasonable price - Motech's too expensive), 8 into one open headers exiting the bodywork out through the side just behind the engine, bigger cams and more compression.
The engine will be backed up by a 2 speed powerglide with no converter, nor a clutch or flywheel (just running straight into the box using modulated oil pressure to gradually engage 1st speed band to get the car rolling as no hard "launching" is required).
That'll do for the engine for the first year - no doubt there'll be plenty to sort out in that lot for the first runs. Hopefully we can run over 200mph in our first runs planned for April 2011.