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Re: F mod..... I can't believe I am even asking

To: "HEYWARD WAGNER" <h_kenyon@email.msn.com>
Subject: Re: F mod..... I can't believe I am even asking
From: <hottvr@birch.net>
Date: Tue, 7 Nov 2000 07:30:03 -0600 (CST)
A 1986 Z-19 Zink was second in F-Mod at this years Nationals.
When you start driving that you won't be going back to HS!!!!

Mike B. 99cm

On Nov 6 , "HEYWARD WAGNER" <h_kenyon@email.msn.com> wrote:
> 
> I got to drive a F mod 440 that is for sale yesterday and now I am 
doing
> some real soul searching.  "If it doesn't shift gears, I don't want 
to race
> it" has been replaced with "Holy sh*t that was fun!"   With the news 
that
> the Stock class proposal is on hold I can still run the Civic In HS 
at pros
> and I *could* run the FMod car at national tours and Solo 1 events.
> 
> here is the description of the car:
> 1986 Zink Z-19. New clutches, New Hoosier R-25's, New RacePak 
electronic
> guages, electric start, ORIGINAL FIBERGLASS BODY! Great paint, 
(red/white)
> polished wheels, Rejetted, 4:1 gearing and ready for Solo II. Spare 
tires,
> and belts.
> 
> So here are some questions for the experts:
> 1) Can this car be a contender?
> 
> 2) How damaging to my driving would it be to drive both cars in one 
season?
> 
> 3) How expensive, and what does it entail to run a 440 in F mod 
(tires,
> rebuild, clutches, belts)?
> 
> 4) Can a 440 be a competitive car in F mod, or would I need a 500?
> 
> 5) Am I crazy?

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