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a Zink......................ewwwwwwww
Sorry, they just aren't anywhere near compeditive with a new Van Diamon. then again your purposes are very.......ummm, interesting.
maybe my dad will chim in with how zinks handel compared to other cars.
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Steve, have you seen this link?
http://www.downsengineering.com/hayabusa.html
Interesting company that preps Hayabusa engines for use in cars...The bearded weirdo from Speed Academy
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Hey, I'm competitive when I drive Chris. It's just that I don't need a trophy to enjoy myself. But I do know that I'm not enjoying myself when I have two or more days of backed up work every time I take a day off to have my car worked on. Or when an engine machining problem takes me away from competition for three years in a row. I just don't have the flexibility or the facility to work on production cars... whereas most open-wheeled, light cars are simple to work on and don't require a hoist to get at half the fiddly bits.
YMMV there.
I'm aware of Downs and would strongly consider going their route although dry sumps are fairly simple to fit on a 'busa motor.
I'm still looking at the Hayabusa motor angle because they have sequential trannies. I'd really like to move in that direction - a good Jerico is at least $5K and is overkill for a small, light car.
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www.super7cars.com
My search for a used F2000 led me there, but it's outa my ball park dude. It's got the right basis, so I bet the guys there could give you some leads anyways. Hayabusa engine/tranny in a light open(ish) wheel car. I'm still looking for Formula car though.
And I agree with you about your reasoning for going to that formula. After driving the F2000 at the academy, I sold my Camaro. Just can't compete, and it took me three days of watching Whoopie Goldberg movies to get the smile off my face....
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Is this what you are looking for ??? unfortunately it is in Scottland
Hayubusa open wheeler
How about this ... in the SCCA race forums .. a open wheel car with a TL-1000 motor ... http://www.sccaforums.com/cgi-bin/ul...;f=46;t=000172
Have you looked arround www.racecarsdirect.com, or www.sccaforums.com or to see if there is an open wheel that meets your needs, that would be a suitable candidate for a Hayabusa swap using the hayabusa conversion kits that Dave posted ?
Good luck with your search ....
Cheers
MooseLast edited by Moose; 09-23-2003, 11:04 PM.Be prepared to be Moosified
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May I suggest looking into the regional class called "Formula 4". Class average is about 800lbs with 110-130 hp. Pretty quick little cars and you can get into the game for under $10,000. I know of a couple that are up for sale. Have ran one with my Dad for 8 years, no better bang for your buck in terms of open wheel racers.
http://www.formulafour.com/default.htm
Let me know if you want some more info.#48 Formula 4 ... Crew/Driver
06 STi
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