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by poeee
Mon Mar 15, 2010 10:13 pm
Forum: Chassis, Suspension and Saftey
Topic: Safety requirements or I/PRO
Replies: 3
Views: 6293

I re-read it, and decided that something like this would be close, but needs a horizontal bar between the two rear legs so the harness can be mounted to it?
by poeee
Mon Mar 15, 2010 7:06 pm
Forum: Chassis, Suspension and Saftey
Topic: Safety requirements or I/PRO
Replies: 3
Views: 6293

Safety requirements or I/PRO

I've read the rules on roll cages a few times, but i'm a little confused (not hard for this n00b!). What are the minimum requirement for a small capacity production class in which the record in Australia is under 100mph? I am basically after some kind of diagram of the min. req. or a photo of a cage...
by poeee
Fri Aug 28, 2009 10:03 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Engine capacity bordering class designations
Replies: 12
Views: 16621

I have heard of people getting 850 pistons from there. Might enquire about pricing.
by poeee
Fri Aug 28, 2009 11:21 am
Forum: General Information
Topic: Engine capacity bordering class designations
Replies: 12
Views: 16621

More researching (on my website haha). Using an 850 block and crank, you can bore it out and fit 998 pistons and 998 rods. The block will need to be decked a bit to suit the piston height. Now for a 'Mini geek', using an 850 block and crank is a very romantic idea. Although my head says use a 998 cr...
by poeee
Thu Aug 27, 2009 2:54 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Engine capacity bordering class designations
Replies: 12
Views: 16621

997 engines are very hard to find. Different stroke based on an 850 engine. I have 1/2 a dozen 998 engines sitting at home! Another option is find a 970 crank, which uses the same block as a 1275. The 970 was specifically designed for under 1L competition. Again, those cranks are extremely rare and ...
by poeee
Thu Aug 27, 2009 1:03 pm
Forum: General Information
Topic: Engine capacity bordering class designations
Replies: 12
Views: 16621

Engine capacity bordering class designations

I'm contemplating building a car for what you guys all love. Just gathering information and understanding the rules before I make a decision about which way to go. Class will be 'PRO'. Looking at running a 998cc engine. Now of course that falls in to 'I'. However, with engines that are all at least ...