What class are you running ---remember you may be subject to the set back
rules based off of the frt plug!!!!!!!!
Sparky
AA/_ L 2211
Gear Grinder-SCTA
----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Lackey" <mike_lackey@yahoo.com>
To: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, January 12, 2008 10:52 PM
Subject: [Land-speed] Engine Placement
> So, I've tried setting my engine in place to get an idea of where I want
> to put it. As a reminder, this is an '86 Toyota Corolla that's getting a
> Yamaha R1 engine to race as an I/GC (Note: this means I've got a
> significant loss of weight over the front wheels already).
>
> I can either put the engine forward and low in the car, or close to the
> firewall and up a couple inches. Putting it near the back would require a
> hood scoop, while the forward position might not need one. I've got some
> ideas on which I'd prefer, but as I'm new at land speed racing, I wanted
> to get a second opinion. Any tips would be appreciated.
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