Hi, Everybody! I own ACN 01086UCA, apparently a 1978 Canadian- market
pre-production coupe that was later converted into GT-1 racecar
(roadster) specs. I believe it to be the 1980 Canadian national GT-1
champion, the '81 NORRDIC C-Prod. champ, & 3rd in the '84 NE Div. GT-1
championship. I drove it to 3rd place in the 1995 Midwestern Council
GT-1 standings. Specs might be of interest to List members:
2200 pounds with fuel
Huffaker 215 ci motor
750 cfm Holley double-pumper
MSD ignition, Carter fuel pump
Tilton flywheel (Group 44)
Borg & Beck clutch (Group 44)
Carillo rods
Buffum crankshaft
Isky cam
JRT 5-speed close-ratio competition gearbox
Huffaker floater rear (3.89 ratio)
3-point stock car link with Panhard rod
Carrera strut inserts with TR8 tubes (like Slagle's)
Tilton 10-1/2" rotors, AP 4-pot calipers (front)
JFZ calipers, Tilton rotors (rear)
Huffaker IMSA-type fender flares
Imron paint
Tilton pedal assembly with bias bar
Tilton proportioning valve
Phoenix fire suppression system
22-gal. ATL fuel cell
Compomotive 3-piece 15 x 10 aluminum wheels
I understand the build cost to have been $38,750. I think the first
driver was Dave Heinz. There are logbooks back to '81. Subsequent
drivers: Robt. Borders; Ron Phillips; & me, Pete Wilson.
The car currently is garaged in Fontana, WI, awaiting an engine
rebuild. I last ran it in March, 1996 at an HSR event at Sebring.
I also have owned an '80 TR8 convertible since 1986 (sunny-day driver).
TR8psing thru life,
Pete Wilson
blastpst@genevaonline.com
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