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unsprung weight. This 15x8 example is under 20 pounds. Race rubber is probably weighs 5 pounds. https://revolutionwheels.com/product/rvb923-12561bhr-wip/

When I built my first autocrosser I installed a bigger factory front Torsion Bar from a later version of my car, but the rears available had mixed reviews and were said to give less warning before coming around in a corner. So I left it factory original. What helped my cornering the most of...

I was reading with great intent, wanting to learn, but could not click on what TB meant. When we abbreviate, it is good writing to post it in full first, then abbreviate from then on.

what is a TB?

would a Charger Power Bulge clear the engine?

Want to be careful if you get caught in the rain with race rubber. I drove my DOT Yokohama's in 6 inches of snow once and they gripped fine. They were new, had a 1/2 " of tread and the snow was sticky. When I went in to Safeway to get beer and chips, I could see I was plowing snow with the...

Your tires are protesting at 7:45 and the skid marks on the road say many before you found the limit of their traction.

You can buy used race rubber on line. Still sticky, but much cheaper. If you have the cash, buy new race rubber, it's really sticky

weight is all important and you are racing a moderately fat pig. it can be done, look at the Viper. The Viper's full potential was never realized. Chrysler didn't have their heart in it or Ford wouldn't be the sole American marque to win Le Mans . in the end, lighter cars go faster on road...

What did the NASCAR teams do when they went road racing?

Never understood restomod prices. $226K buys a very nice '69 Hemi car or something with a wing. Mecum sold a jacked up crew cab ford with a cummins and bald tires for over $200K. Where can I find these buyers?

Viper drivetrains are always a good thing. Is there a photo of the rolling chassis?

Do you have your original?

Is the motor going to fit without a scoop or bump?

I must get up from the ground right cause it takes me a long time

How long are the chambered mufflers? 3" Pipes? Looking forward to the pictures with sound

On my autocrosser, weight made a noticeable difference in the car. I went from steel wheels to magnesium. Steel wheels were about 30 lbs each, Mag wheels were 13 lbs, wheel and tire. Unsprung weight is important. Looked at 16 inch wheels once, but the weight was unacceptable.

found this on ebay

I wonder if you couldn't use the 4 speed top and a shifter boot for a Pistol Grip. They have a rectangle opening that may fit your B&M shifter nicely

If a goal is to have fun, one doesn't have to get crazy with modifications. If you want to get fast time of the day, a B Body weighs too much. Autocrossing, I have seen stock MG Midgets turn in a better time than late model Camaros and Mustangs. The Midget speed maintained in corners is not...