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4318LikesU.S. Vintage Trans-Am Racing Part 2
03-24-2014, 04:46 PM
#6601
I remember an OVAL RACE in the late 80's or early 90's with a CLAIM / SWAP rule - the driver TQ'd and got his TQ motor claimed in round 1, put the "SWAP" motor in his car and BROKE the TQ in ROUND 2 (the guy w/ the "CLAIMED" motor went slower in round two w/ the 1st round TQ motor in HIS car)
There's SOOOO much more than just a motor being in a car. (But have to admit, the only reason I remember it was the added drama it added to the race day)
There's SOOOO much more than just a motor being in a car. (But have to admit, the only reason I remember it was the added drama it added to the race day)
03-24-2014, 05:16 PM
#6602
Our class is OUTLAW VTA as in "any motor" - some guys are running 8.5s!
If somebody wants my motor, and they pay for a new one for me, they are welcome to it. Because my solution to making "straight line speed" is corner speed....
03-24-2014, 05:37 PM
#6603
Everybody knows that it will never matter what the rules are there will always be someone bitching about the rules and saying this or that needs to be changed.
It is like the Mideast where there will never be peace no matter how much they talk about it.
It is like the Mideast where there will never be peace no matter how much they talk about it.
03-24-2014, 06:02 PM
#6604
I tqd our VTA class yesterday with a 3 year old ballistic 25.5. Big deal right?
Our class is OUTLAW VTA as in "any motor" - some guys are running 8.5s!
If somebody wants my motor, and they pay for a new one for me, they are welcome to it. Because my solution to making "straight line speed" is corner speed....
Our class is OUTLAW VTA as in "any motor" - some guys are running 8.5s!
If somebody wants my motor, and they pay for a new one for me, they are welcome to it. Because my solution to making "straight line speed" is corner speed....
03-24-2014, 06:05 PM
#6605
OK all you via experts I need your advice. I am thinking of making a vta car to run and can't decide whether to use the tb04 I already have or to pick up a bd7rs(I run a bd7 in 17.5). I like the coolness of the tb but it the lack of gearing concerns me. I guess my question is does anyone successfully run a tb04?
On the other hand, running the same/similar cars in multiple classes might be easier on a parts budget (less spares to carry). It also can be helpful in an emergency if you break a part that you don't have spares for. You can at least continue to run one car until you get the replacement.
03-24-2014, 06:33 PM
#6607
We're running 2.80 - 3.1 at full timing and the motors aren't coming off all that hot. Of course, in a few more months, I may need two fans 
Attachment 1180558
Attachment 1180558
TC3 is getting some work done to keep the rear in place
Last edited by moparSRT; 03-27-2014 at 12:47 PM.
03-24-2014, 06:46 PM
#6609
03-24-2014, 07:11 PM
#6611
Tech Initiate
I've seen a TB04 in VTA at our track be as fast as anything else. If you do run that car, just be aware that you will have to modify the area around the pinion to get proper gearing. I believe that someone now makes an aftermarket piece that allows for larger pinion gears without modifying anything. You should be able to find the info you need in the TB04 forum on RCTECH.net
On the other hand, running the same/similar cars in multiple classes might be easier on a parts budget (less spares to carry). It also can be helpful in an emergency if you break a part that you don't have spares for. You can at least continue to run one car until you get the replacement.
On the other hand, running the same/similar cars in multiple classes might be easier on a parts budget (less spares to carry). It also can be helpful in an emergency if you break a part that you don't have spares for. You can at least continue to run one car until you get the replacement.
03-25-2014, 08:26 AM
#6614
so in other words, that TC5 will sit there collection dust?? 
we all know Sharpie don't run anymore and when he does, he likes the cars that have been sitting around neglected for a while - gives him a sense of drama trying to race them.... and do well 
I've seen him do that with 2 of mine...an old, unused F103 (which I believe he TQ'ed with) and a M03 that I pulled out for him..
we all know Sharpie don't run anymore
and when he does, he likes the cars that have been sitting around neglected for a while - gives him a sense of drama trying to race them.... and do well I've seen him do that with 2 of mine...an old, unused F103 (which I believe he TQ'ed with) and a M03 that I pulled out for him..