B2 Motorsports - Cliff Rosson All-Aluminum 331 SBF Build

[ERA2076]

Getting nervous

Forget the voodoo - that thing has plenty for what I am going to do with it.

Main thing is, it holds together - number one!!!

I am really excited about running it.

chr

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by ERA2076

Getting nervous

Forget the voodoo - that thing has plenty for what I am going to do with it.

Main thing is, it holds together - number one!!!

I am really excited about running it.

chr

Cliff,
Why nervous? You did a ton of sophisticated work on chassis-I assume you have lots of track experience.
All Brent's engines have a throttle-you should only use what you're comfortable with.
You could add a throttle stop (as I did) easily to limit WOT until you're comfortable-in my case, to prevent over-centering the linkage.

[lippy]

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

Cliff,
Why nervous? You did a ton of sophisticated work on chassis-I assume you have lots of track experience.
All Brent's engines have a throttle-you should only use what you're comfortable with.
You could add a throttle stop (as I did) easily to limit WOT until you're comfortable-in my case, to prevent over-centering the linkage.

What did you use as a throttle stop? Sounds like a good idea to get used to the car.

[ERA2076]

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

Cliff,
Why nervous?

Forgot the question mark - that was for Brent. Nothing worse than tearing a perfectly good mill apart and putting back together to be disappointed.

Once he plays the voodoo, what am I to think

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

You did a ton of sophisticated work on chassis-I assume you have lots of track experience.

Hell No - but I did stay in a holiday inn express once. I enjoy autos and enjoy performance tech - I have been studying and playing with vehicle dynamics since the 80's - it really fascinates me. Skiied alot when I was younger and got thousands of miles on slippery surfaces (should have been jailed more than once). I finally got in a position to peruse on a track at some level and I am. My 5th driving event Sunday - can't wait.

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

All Brent's engines have a throttle-you should only use what you're comfortable with.

The throttle really does not scare me. One of my goals was to try to build to the spirit and balance of the originals (289 FIA USRRC) - the ERA is an advantage (chassis) I realize, but still, I do not want to get too far from the power to weight balance of the originals.

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

You could add a throttle stop (as I did) easily to limit WOT until you're comfortable-in my case, to prevent over-centering the linkage.

Nah - I've been flogging my Mustang which is a very safe predictable car - we'll be o.k. (or we won't)

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