Dave,
This subject is not written anywhere. I was going to propose it on the 21st.
I am not sure of the wording. How do I make it clear enough for all?
I'll get back - please be patience.
Dan
-----Original Message-----
From: dahlgren <dahlgren@uconect.net>
To: Daniel Warner <dwarner@electrorent.com>
Date: Wednesday, November 17, 1999 7:55 AM
Subject: Re: Rules Question
>Dan we had discussed the use of engine certification through the
>inspection by a reputable engine builder. You had said that having this
>done was they way you wanted to do this. Is this a rule ? Is this
>someting that can be brought up at a rules meeting and is this in print
>anywhere or subject to the feelings of the particular inspector after a
>record run. Please let me know where this all stands as it would save
>considerable costs in engine work.
>Dave Dahlgren
>Copy of last e-mail.....
>
>Dahlgren wrote:
>
>Dan is it possible to get this in writing on SCTA letterhead that this
>method of engine certification will be accepted. I did not see it in
>the rule book and would like to be sure who ever has to inspect the car
>in the event of a record will accept this as a legal way to certify the
>engine displacement. If this can be done will supply you with the
>appropriate mailing address. Will this be in the 2000 rule book ? If so
>when is that available ?
>Dave Dahlgren
>
>
>Daniel Warner wrote:
>>
>> Dave and list,
>>
>> This is exactly what we like to do. Use the certifier's letterhead
>and have
>> a notation made in the front of the logbook. We will keep the
>original for
>> the record cert process, you may want to make copies. This should be
>done
>> for each engine or each time a rebuild is done. I trust that everyone
>will
>> be running the correct displacement for class, no 400" small blocks
>in class
>> D. We are sportsmen after all, plus the purse and share of the gate
>is not
>> that large.
>>
>> Dan
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: dahlgren <dahlgren@uconect.net>
>> To: Daniel Warner <dwarner@electrorent.com>
>> Date: Thursday, November 11, 1999 8:32 AM
>> Subject: Re: Engine teardown
>>
>> >Who might be the independent source. We have our Cosworth done by a
>very
>> >reputable engine builder on the east coast in NY. Marrcovicci-Wenz
>> >Engineering. They have supplied IMSA teams and are actively involved
>in
>> >both SCCA and Vintage racing. Well known and well respected in these
>> >sanctioning bodies. Are they the type of engine supplier that can do
>> >this for us? Please advise as tearing down the Cosworth is a very
>> >complicated and expensive situation. We have to pay to have it
>> >reassembled. If this is appropriate to have them seal the engine and
>> >certify it, is there a standard form etc. I imagine you would list
>bore
>> >and stroke for the engine and have them put it on company letterhead
>and
>> >sign it. Is this something we will be able to do for 2000 ?
>> >Dave Dahlgren
>> >
>> >Daniel Warner wrote:
>> >>
>> >> Keith,
>> >>
>> >> Your 296 displ. would be right at the edge of the 3% factor
>allowed for
>> our
>> >> pumps. 305.99999 x .97 = 296.
>> >>
>> >> In this case we would attempt to use the pump and allow for engine
>temp.
>> >> Another thing we try to do is allow entrants to have an
>independent
>> source
>> >> measure and seal an engine before coming to the salt. The log book
>is an
>> >> excellent resource for this purpose.
>> >>
>> >> Dan
>> >
>
>
>Daniel Warner wrote:
>>
>> The only place I can find convertibles is in Gas Coupe, older books used
to
>> refer to convertibles in the Modified Category, Altered and Gas Coupe
also
>> in Production. There was a requirement to run with the top up.
>>
>> If the body style is used a full cage is required, page 22. I believe
that
>> the body style has been discouraged due to safety issues. I will pose the
>> question at the rules meeting on the 21st.
>>
>> Dan.
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Lawrence E. & Cathy R. Mayfield <lemay@hiwaay.net>
>> To: land-speed@autox.team.net <land-speed@autox.team.net>
>> Date: Wednesday, November 17, 1999 4:52 AM
>> Subject: Rules Question
>>
>> >I keep thumbing through the rule book and for the life of me cannot
figure
>> >out where a group of cars fits! Where do late model convertibles go?
>> >Certainly not coupe or sedan? Say a 1966 Mustang convertible? Altered by
>> >air dam and blanked lights, taped openings? Get the drift, is there an
>> >altered class for convertibles?
>> >
>> >curious in alabama
>> >
>> >mayf, the usta be rocket scientist
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >L.E. Mayfield
>> >124 Maximillion Drive
>> >Madison, Al. 35758-8171
>> >1-256-837-1051
>> >
>> >old >>>>>>>> http://www.hsv.tis.net/~mayfield
>> >new >>>>>>>> http://home.hiwaay.net/~lemayf
>> >
>> >DrMayf@AOL.com
>> >lemay@hiwaay.net <<<<preferred
>> >
>> >Sunbeam Tiger, B9471136
>> >Sunbeam Alpine Bonneville Land Speed Racer,
>> >'66 Hydroplane Drag Boat (390 FE)
>> >
>
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