Here goes my dog...
Well, I wonder what the folks said when the Ardun heads were introduced to
the racing scene? Or the Hilborn. Seems like that was the newest technology
of the time.
I had a hard time making my decision on which way to go as I build my car.
I could have gone with a ported and polished / extrude honed manifold, a
Barry Grant carb, 16 to 1 compression ratio, trick head work, radical cam,
and so on. The cost was prohibitive. So what Am I doing? well, low
compression motor with good forged TRW pistons (or is that an oxymoronic
phrase?), near stock cam, stock roller lifters, and an ECU (electronic
control unit) from a '89 Mustang, and Twin junk yard turbos. I will upgrade
the computer to one that is easier to tune than the Ford unit, however, and
a 250 buck laptop for changes and data logging (yep data logging for all
engine parameters except egt.). Believe it or not, this cost less than the
carb's setup and is by far more tuneable and develops more horsepower,
reliably.
Now I sympathize with the older equipment and can readily support
extensions of the "X" classes, or maybe a new "Y" class. Because the old
stuff just isn't up to the technology of today. But it should be respected,
I think.
Well, off my soap box now...out to drill and tap for screws for my air dam
attachment/installation.
mayf (new technology)
L.E. Mayfield
124 Maximillion Drive
Madison, Al. 35758-8171
1-256-837-1051
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Sunbeam Tiger, B9471136
Sunbeam Alpine Bonneville Land Speed Racer,
'66 Hydroplane Drag Boat (390 FE)
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