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Originally Posted by panozracing
Nice work!
I briefly ran my GTS at 520RWHP. I think maybe 2 races and one weekend. Felt the chassis was not enjoying all that power. Will be interested to see if you feel the chassis needs reinforcement or not and if you start breaking more parts. All I need to do is install a 650cfm carb (up from the 390cfm currently) and I pick up 100hp. So, Kel you might make me jealous enough that I have no choice :-)
I will tell you that the 997's are in for it with your new power. Dan and I were monsters the weekend we turned her loose.
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Yes will be interesting to see how the reliability pans out. We will only be turning the engine 200 - 300 rpm higher than previously in endurance trim so that shouldnt be an issue. I suspect the trans will always be the biggest challenge (synchros and 3rd gear breakage). I now have a 2 stage cooler pump so will plumb this for the trans and diff.
Not sure the chassis will be as much of an issue for me compared to your car Brian. We are doing most of our miles on DOT's so not the same lateral or traction loads as with your large slicks. I do have some 280/680/18 slicks on the car to try now though so will be interested to see how the car feels on those.
Would love to see your car run at Daytona with the 650 carb fited Brian. That would really give the NASCAR type cars and the Vipers something to think about.....!!
Will keep you posted on how lap times go with increased power. May be a quiet year on the racing front as we are contemplating a road trip in the States possibly during the endurance season over here. Will see how it pans out. In the meantime, put your hammer down for a wile, dust off that 650 carb and go Viper hunting.........
Kel.