Hello. My 289 engine will only give me about 300 horsepower the way it is
built. I really do not plan to race this car because, personally, I don't
consider the Tiger chassis to be a very agile or reliable. In fact, I would
likely choose one of my Porsche cars to race, if and when I ever do decide
to race again. The Porsche 911 has a truly great chassis. The Porsche,
unlike the Tiger, is a car that feels like it becomes "a part" of me, which
makes it very intuitive to drive. Add to that that I live in a small town
where there are only eight local cops who are extremely vigilant and
strictly mind the low speed limits. While I have some original English hose
clamps, I prefer to use modern hose clamps. In my own case, I think the
risk of a fuel leak and fire is probably higher than a disintegrating
flywheel! Cheers.
Mauro
On 4/14/10 11:49 PM, "Bob Hokanson" <tgrrr@peoplepc.com> wrote:
> If you're going to get serious about performance, I highly recommend a
> blowproof (scattershield) bellhousing.
> Take a look sometime at how close your right foot is to that thin piece of
> tin that separates you from the soft aluminum bellhousing containing that 13
> in diameter cast iron buzz saw disguised as a flywheel. Remember it the next
> time you side step the clutch at 6500 rpm.
> Or, if you're the type who would rather dote on the proper hose clamp,
> disregard.
>
> Bob H
>
>> If your 289 is going to spin past 6500 RPM, I strongly suggest a racing
>> flywheel, as the OEM cast units can shatter.
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