At 11:25 AM 9/30/97 -0500, S.G.Schiro wrote:
>The car is heavy, but does provide superior occupant protection. Unless
>you are prepared to rebuild the frame with high strength-to-weight,
>chrome moly tubing, the only way to overcome the weight is to increase
>engine performance. This isn't all that difficult. You would be
>advised to upgrade the brakes as well, i.e. disks all around. Some
>additional frame bracing is necessary to overfcome the inherent
>limitations of a ladder frame. The shock towers are far too free to
>flex. However, this can be overcome without too much difficulty,
>espeially if you are doing a frame off restoration. Handling can also
>be greatly improved at rreasonable expense. You'll never get the
>nimbleness of a light two seat sports car, but it can be quite good and
>fun to drive. It all depends on how much money and time you are
>prepared to spend.
This is not directed at George, but.... All this talk in generalities.
I know about the disk brakes in the rear, and I've seen some info from
Terry Tanner on a tower brace kit he sells. I also know that a Holly
carb and a little more cam helps a lot! And the 74's are better off
with 75 front coil springs.
What are some of the other mods that you all have done to improve the
bread?
John
But Schiro
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John T. Blair WA4OHZ email: jblair@exis.net
Va. Beach, Va Phone: (757) 495-8229
48 TR1800 48 #4 Midget 65 Morgan 4/4 Series V
75 Bricklin SV1 77 Spitfire
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