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Thread: Next Generation IndyCar
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28th July 2008, 04:51 #21Originally Posted by theugsquirrel
Mosport Qualifying
1984 Can-Am VDS-Chevy: 1:10.043
1973 Can-Am Porsche 917/30: 1:14.1
http://www.racingsportscars.com/phot...-09-photo.html
http://www.racingsportscars.com/phot...-10-photo.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DB0rPL6byec
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28th July 2008, 05:43 #22
The Corvette engine offers the most bang for the buck.
http://www.mtiracing.com/artmaverick...velocity4.html
http://www.mtiracing.com/artmaverick...nstingray.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qX2coATn1hI
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28th July 2008, 17:56 #23
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Originally Posted by Miatanut
Common sense is always a nice thing.
2. True, it's impossible to know. But because Formula Nippon would have no use for an oval-ready car it's a pretty good bet that it wasn't constructed with ovals in mind. Therefore when I said "I doubt" it means it probably wouldn't be safe enough, but it could be. Not like I said for sure it definitely wouldn't work on ovals. Way to attack me for no reason, chief.
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30th July 2008, 06:47 #24
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Originally Posted by 800HP
I bet it didn't have >1000HP in qualifying trim either.
I don't give a ***** about laptimes, I just wanna see beasts that have an excessive amount of power over grip. Now that looks fast.
And everyone can see through you plugging Chevrolet engines.
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30th July 2008, 20:16 #25
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Originally Posted by 800HP
As for a Swift chassis with a Chevy stock-looking engine - the chassis,well not that exact chassis, its a Nippon car, but something along those lines would be a good thing. A big American V8 that produces about the same power as a European lawnmower isn't such a great idea though, all the best engine tech comes out of Europe, even the Japanese stuff borrows heavily from European techniques and innovations. But I digress, if you want a dinosaur of a push rod engine in a "racing" car watch NASCAR, single seaters are about proper racing engines, dont waste yours and everybody elses time by even speculating about stock engines in indycars.
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3rd August 2008, 05:47 #26Originally Posted by philipbain
Can-Am VDS-Chevy: 1:45.165
F1 McLaren-Porsche: 1:45.353
http://wsrp.ic.cz/canam1984.html
http://www.ddavid.com/formula1/track_us.htm
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3rd August 2008, 15:10 #27
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Originally Posted by 800HP
The VDS-Chevy did not break the lap record at Road America held by the 917/30.
The new Can-Am era started in 1977. New rules allowed only cars with engines only up to 5 litres. Since there wasn't enough cars to fill the entry, Formula 5000 cars with closed wheels were allowed into the series. Several old Can-Am cars with smaller 5-litre engines were much heavier than light formula cars had no chance for overall honours. So McLarens M8F, Lola T310 and similar cars from early 70s disappeared after a season or two and single-seater Lolas and its derivates called Spyder, Schkee, Prophet or later Frissbee completely dominated the new Can-Am era. Although among Can-Am single-seater era champions we can find drivers drivers like Patrick Tambay, Alan Jones or Jacky Ickx, it was never supported as good as the original Can-Am and after five years of decline died after the 1986 season
Drop the Porsche motor in the VDS car (assuming it would fit) it would spank the Chevy version.
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4th August 2008, 04:16 #28
1984 Mosport Qualifying
Can-Am VDS-Chevy: 1:10.043
Group C Porsche 956: 1:12.107
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http://www.racingsportscars.com/phot...-05-photo.html
http://www.braatenclassics.com/lola/lola.htm
http://www.braatenclassics.com/lola/gallerypgp.htm
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