Autocrossing V8 FD?
01-10-06, 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by AMRX7
Sorry, I haven't really looked at the XP ruleset. In any case, for an official answer, write a letter to seb@scca.com.
From reading the rules posted here, it would seem a V8 is OK to run provided you run at the correct weight. It certainly would be illegal in SM2.
-Andy
From reading the rules posted here, it would seem a V8 is OK to run provided you run at the correct weight. It certainly would be illegal in SM2.
-Andy
Here is the response I got:
"Hi, Doug,
Yes, engines of a different manufacturer than the chassis are allowed in XP. As you’ve quoted, engines and drivetrains are unrestricted except for location and orientation; so manufacturer of the engine is unrestricted.
Alternate bolt-on subframes are also allowed in XP. 1.a. of XP in Appendix A says, “Chassis components attached by removable fasteners (e.g. Bolt-on subframes) may be modified or replaced without penalty.”
A Mazda RX-7 with a Chevrolet engine and custom bolt-on subframe is compliant with the Solo Rules for XP.
Hope this helps.
- Doug
Doug Gill
SCCA Solo Technical Manager
P O Box 19400
Topeka, KS 66619-0400
1-800-770-2055"
Anyway, this is good news.
01-10-06, 10:01 AM
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The 03 cobra differential is also allowed:
The diff and axles are also unrestricted components of the drivetrain per 7.a.
5 says, “Any front and rear suspension system type (MacPherson/Chapman strut, double A-arm, live axle, etc.) may be used.” So you could also change out the spindles and outer joints, too.
But you don’t have to. J
Later,
- Doug
Doug Gill
SCCA Solo Technical Manager
P O Box 19400
Topeka, KS 66619-0400
1-800-770-2055
5 says, “Any front and rear suspension system type (MacPherson/Chapman strut, double A-arm, live axle, etc.) may be used.” So you could also change out the spindles and outer joints, too.
But you don’t have to. J
Later,
- Doug
Doug Gill
SCCA Solo Technical Manager
P O Box 19400
Topeka, KS 66619-0400
1-800-770-2055
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