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by HP 510
01 Apr 2017 16:47
Forum: Suspension
Topic: alternative rear springs
Replies: 21
Views: 7823

Re: alternative rear springs

It will be an SCCA Production car, race only. Currently 275 fronts but I have other springs from 250-350 in 25 lb. increments, rules require the springs be in the stock location. considering the 3.8 to 1 factor for spring to wheel rate I was expecting to run 950-1100 in the rear. I thought the 3.5 d...
by HP 510
01 Apr 2017 15:09
Forum: Suspension
Topic: alternative rear springs
Replies: 21
Views: 7823

Re: alternative rear springs

I guess I wasn't clear, I'm looking for alternative springs to run in the stock location. I know I can buy 3" ID springs and cut them but to get the right combination of rate and ride height might take a lot of springs, shims etc. I thought I might be able to use some of the 2 1/2" springs...
by HP 510
31 Mar 2017 06:43
Forum: Suspension
Topic: alternative rear springs
Replies: 21
Views: 7823

Re: alternative rear springs

Will a 2 1/2" ID spring work? I have several 2 1/2- 2 5/8 ID coil over springs in a variety of rates that I would like to experiment with.
by HP 510
31 Mar 2017 06:24
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A87 Head Chamber Volume
Replies: 5
Views: 2816

Re: A87 Head Chamber Volume

Found the problem, a brand new in the box burette that was calibrated wrong. I need to recheck but the first try with a small syringe gave a chamber volume of 43.2 cc. Thanks for the replies.
by HP 510
26 Mar 2017 06:39
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A87 Head Chamber Volume
Replies: 5
Views: 2816

Re: A87 Head Chamber Volume

I used a 1/4" thick piece of acrylic with 2 small holes, one to fill one to vent, a 100ml lab burette and sealed the plate to the head and the valves with white grease. I also checked the burette calibration against a syringe. I'm sure I must be doing something wrong because I got a similar ina...
by HP 510
24 Mar 2017 16:35
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A87 Head Chamber Volume
Replies: 5
Views: 2816

A87 Head Chamber Volume

Is there a large chamber version of the A87 head? I have an A87 closed chamber cylinder head and the combustion chamber measures 55cc, all the information I've been able to find says the chamber volume should be in the 41-45cc range. Does anyone know what this head is from? The chambers are not modi...
by HP 510
06 Jul 2016 06:01
Forum: Introductions
Topic: First 510
Replies: 1
Views: 1026

First 510

Hi, Bought my first 510 last year, it's an old SCCA GT4 car that I'm converting to compete in the SCCA H Production class and maybe Vintage Racing. Although it's my first 510, I've owned a few Z cars, and raced MGB's, 280zx's and Spec Racer Fords. My goal is to qualify the 510 for the SCCA National ...