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Old 02-12-2014, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Che70velle View Post
Chad, what combination is together, currently? Tell us what is there, and perhaps that would give us an idea of where they need to go.
I'd be inclined to say that there have probably been more advances in suspension technology, that should be addressed, that would make them quicker, than actual engine upgrades. I ran Lanier National Speedway, across from Road Atlanta, with our asphalt late models. It was a 3/8 mile low banked track, and my engine builder would constantly tell me to put my money in my chassis. He was always right.
I don't disagree with you at all about the chassis. I agree and can help them in that regard. There have definitely been changes in chassis technology since this car was built. Unfortunately only minor changes will be possible based on the budget from what I am being told. The few races he ran last year, he looked to be close with the chassis. Unfortunately they are changing tires on them again, so it will be back to testing there. He is definitely down on power. I truly believe this will be his best bang for the buck. A chassis guy always wants power and an engine guy says the car doesn't handle well enough. Thats why I like this helping out, I'm impartial! LOL

He is still running the combination of heads and cam I ran with a 350cfm 2 barrel and an 1.125" restrictor plate. There is no way this is adequate for a good 500 2bbl with no plate that I can see. He had all the tell tale sounds of lack of power last year when he ran. He could gain a car length coming out of the corner and lose 1.5-2 from the flagman to turn 1 on a half mile track. That deal was set-up to make torque and be run with a slightly higher gear to run at the end of the straight. Now the guys can put a lower gear in and have the legs to get to the end of the straight and hit the 6300 chip they are mandated to run.
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