"Inspirations" for my ERA 289

ack fia · #1 (**permalink**) 10-21-2008, 08:04 AM

Here is a list of the things I would have added to my FIA if I were to do it again:
Optional outboard brakes on the rear.
Fuel cell tank.
Fuel shut off at the tank (operate from the drivers position).
Kirkey "vintage" race seat (driver).
Relocate the shifter to a more forward position.

If you are going with a Jones Motarola mechanical tach, I'd opt for the 4" unit, it will fit.

jeffy · #2 (**permalink**) 10-21-2008, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by ack fia

Here is a list of the things I would have added to my FIA if I were to do it again:
Optional outboard brakes on the rear.
Fuel cell tank.
Fuel shut off at the tank (operate from the drivers position).
Kirkey "vintage" race seat (driver)
Relocate the shifter to a more forward position.

If you are going with a Jones Motarola mechanical tach, I'd opt for the 4" unit, it will fit.

We think alike: have picked the outboard rear brakes, race bucket for the driver, the 4" Jones tach, and the forward mounted shifter, which, btw, forced me to select the Tremec TKO 600 (0.82 overdrive and 3.54 rear gears) over the Richmond Super Street 5-Speed with O.D., which I had preferred. I'll look into the fuel cell and shut-off you mentioned. Thanks!

Rickd · #3 (**permalink**) 10-21-2008, 11:11 AM

Now you need to get that chassis #!!! Send food to Peter - it helps. Rick

jeffy · #4 (**permalink**) 10-21-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Rickd

Now you need to get that chassis #!!! Send food to Peter - it helps. Rick

FWIW, Peter tells me that I have "a box on the wall", whatever that means, and should feel good about it!

jeffy · #5 (**permalink**) 02-11-2009, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by ack fia

If you are going with a Jones Motarola mechanical tach, I'd opt for the 4" unit, it will fit.

What mechanical tach drive distributor would you use and where would you find it??

Thanks!

Jeff

ack fia · #6 (**permalink**) 02-11-2009, 05:42 PM

These ACCEL distributors show up on EBAY occationally. Be careful because I think that the 289 to 302 units are different than the 351 (longer shaft ? due to the 9.2 blocks vs 8.2) . I don't know for sure.
I think there is a picture in my galley where you can see the distributor. I'll post a picture of the dash. If you would rather have a 3 5/8" unit, I have several.
Rick Parker may have another t-drive distributor. He seems to have this kind of neat stuff. That is where I bought mine.
Pat