on 5/15/03 10:58 AM, dmeadow@juno.com at dmeadow@juno.com wrote:
> I'm told that the SCCA never sanctioned 1275s in Bugeyes, so they are not
> vintage eligible. Peter Krause made the decision to reject this car and
> apparently a few others. I can certainly understand his reasoning, and it is
> certainly his prerogative.
1275cc Bugeyes are not looked upon with favor (& were never recognized
by SCCA) because the "Bugeye" bodystyle was never fitted with a 1275cc
engine. It is simply a grossly over-sized motor for that car. Because the
1275cc engine bolts right into a Bugeye, this swap has been done to a lot of
cars. It's cheap, easy and a big increase in power. But that don't make it
right.
Imagine Porsche 356's with a 2.4 liter motor or a'57 vette with a 427ci.
Most vintage groups would not allow those engine swaps. A 1275cc in a
Bugeye is no different - wrong motor for the car.
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Doug Meis <s800racer@earthlink.net>
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