WARNING: This is a big web page, about 180 posts, over 600K. to the fact that my car gets around the track faster thanks to Nick Holt. when he took me for a spin, he can hit over 80mph from one end of the block to around 70% thru before he has to brake. Have Russ a Crankshaft Craftsman in Detroit regrind the stock roller cam to Oval track specs. Initially the Cavalier was run on a rear wheel drive platform, but when this proved uncompetitive, DCRS switched to a more conventional front wheel drive setup. thanks again. P5007314 Hub and Bearing Kit (199599 Neon ACR). Every time you get to the track check your air pressure before every race and every practice. After all your very life may depend on how well the roll cage is welded together. 16. I prefer not to use a front swaybar. Join Us. Jayson, I've race a few Cavaliers, and I don't have beef with any of them. Location:Frankfort, Indiana. Ive wanted to wake one up for many years now. No cool cans. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. After exhausting sufficient anger, simply throw the carcass away. Racing Results and Any Track Information . ENGINE COMPARTMENT: Engine and radiator must be OEM, in OEM location for year, make and model of car used. Check with the race track as many of the racers are willing to do this. Frankly, the advice that was given regarding front-to-rear weight distribution and spring selection for a FWD car is questionable at best. if so should they be thick or thin? I think if you are deadset on a v8 in there put it up front like so many drag racers have done. Manual transmission vehicles only. 1-800-419-1152. Most of the racers are using the frame mounted fuel pump from an 88-91 Ford truck. The rules call for a five point, three inch wide belt. 19. Some of the other cars are done similarly while others may have adjusting cam bolts. This can vary due to car and driver preferences. So get it already! P5007030 Camshaft 6 hp Increase, 2 hp with 2001 H.O. Aside from the obvious as I stated before, what would be required in the way of transmission shifting assembly read differential etc. Next, do you have a welder, oxy torch, knowledge how to use them and E36 M3 ton of scrap metal around? ?? Be sure to check your toe often and learn to adjust it. Other than that a Cavalier is just something that I would puttputt around town with. Thanks for all those mopar part #s and neon links, now you gave out all my secrets, but thats ok the more neons the better. Improved Touring Racing Forums Statistics. some thing like this . Note: To learn more about racing in the Pony or FWD Pure Stock divisions, you can join our Mentorship Program by contacting the Spartan Speedway office at (517) 244-1042. P4510826 Rear Tension Strut Kit-Left and Right (200305 SRT4, 200005 Neon). Vauxhall noted this and RML ran the works cars two years later. Just do what people are saying and it'll be fine. Car must start without being pushed or pulled from initial staging area or go to rear of that race. This is what happens when you see the left rear tire coming off the ground in the corners. C5+ corvette transaxle) will be way too long. Obviously, there are limits as to how soft the front springs can be so you will often see front-running FWD cars with large rear sway bars and stiff right rear springs to compensate for the understeer that is generated by having so much weight at the front. Your message has been sent successfully. When running a fuel cell you will need to run an aftermarket fuel pump. No brake shut off or bias adjuster. I agree with the others here, your intentions are noble, but your forcing a square peg into a solid space where there isnt even a hole yet. Please keep us updated as to whatever you decide, but sometimes the stuff at hand isnt the best stuff to use a mid engine caviler has been done before, but its pretty much a tube chassis with cavi panels on it. This modification was OK'd a few years ago and hasn't been disallowed as of yet. I am NO expert on FWD racing chassis setrups,,,,mainly just a messanger. I don't plan on it even being recognizable as a cav. And as for aftermarket, cavaliers have a huge aftermarket of performance parts and such. No weight jacks, modifications, racing components, aftermarket or homemade tractions devices allowed. http://www.mopartsracing.com/parts/neon.html. CavalierTalk: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Board & Forum If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. are you allowed locked or positraction final drives? Candido Cavaliere from Port Charlotte, Florida, has been building replicas for almost three decades. It would need built to make even respectable power. 4. uhh a stock manual ecotec can put down high 15s with an average driver. Select spring sets lower car as noted. One of the Hot shoes from the Thunders (who kicked but on both dirt and asphalt) will be joining us this year. All forward and reverse gears must be operational. ): The V.I.N. shorten the frame, knobby tires, Cam the engine, and Slap on the longest travel suspension you can junkyard find and hoon. Hello, Sign In! Everything on this assembly will be brand new. J-body was a junk chassis, engine, with a very fragile manual trans. CAR CLAIM: Follow engine claim requirements and procedures in official IMCA rule book. > How much faster did installing the right gear ratio make your car? 12. [RACING JOB MOBILE 2023] La Racing Job Mobile repart sur les routes en 2023 pour venir la rencontre du public sur les hippodromes de France ! When the computerized scale is displaying cross weight, it should show something like 45-48 percent. Ill be in the area again around Dec 11th and 12th. i know they the baseline models are cheap econocrap boxs, but the Z24 models from 2000-2002 are really nice compared to a baseline. And eve the Z24 in its stock form isnt all that fast, its quick at best. Any car missing the V.I.N. to all members of the Texas Speedzone, you guys are very smart. I have been teaching myself everything about cars since i was about 13 and this womt be my first overhaul. IVs in black with a tastefull body kit are the damned sexiest things around). Camshaft package includes cam, front seal and cam lube. 5. Sign Me up for the RacingJunk Classifieds newsletter, Sign me up for the special offers from our qualified third party vendors. Being a rice owner myself, I wouldn't really recommend getting one. My reasoning for the mid mount was for better weight distribution and because I thought overall it would be easier and more effeciebt than mounting it up front. Some manufacturers offer steel Chevrolet Cavalier performance flywheels, which some racing organizations require for competitive track use, so if you're . Rest assured our experienced drivers will transport your vehicle in the safest manner possible to prevent damage during transport We also guarantee our clients will receive the highest quality of customer service, including professional and timely responses to all inquiries. lol a cav is not even considered a sports car, and i havent had one problem with my tsi, and it has not a single bit of rust on it and a brand new paint job. that and practically none if it works. do not allow excessive lightening of the chassis/body, do not allow engine mods, only stock Fuel inj allowed, even the exhaust manifold must be stock, the car , suspension, and engine must ""LOOK STOCK TO THE EYE"". I thought that moding a cav was bad but moding a auto at that, thats just not smart, you should have at least looked for a 5 speed and then started to mod the car. 17. TypeS i PMd you my cell, so if you still got it and can find the time gimmie a call. Once the car has a cage you can purchase a racing seat and safety equipment. Sorry for the blunt questions but they needed to be asked so you can realize whats really ahead of you. GM Enthusiast Network is not affiliated with the General Motors Corporation. Again tires are the most important part of the car. Talk to the experts. And are you teaming out the wholes on the spindle or on th rear axle? 1 week learning the secrets of camel racing (2WD & 4WD) Also, the cab drivers in Cairo would make great race car drivers. They call him NeonWill - (cue the music!!). While it is possible to balance just about any weight/spring combination, it is far better to set up around known physics principles. Posts: 122. They are crazy! 3. There is no foam in the stock tank and the fuel will slosh around making it hard to keep the right fuel pressure to the engine. Honestly, the Cavalier isn't worth it. Run on half mile track. Sold individually. On some cars the rear toe is adjustable, be sure to set it too. BODY/CHASSIS: Any front wheel drive, compact car with three or four cylinder engine. Join Date. Maybe weld on a tube roll cage area over the driver/passenger area. Given these constraints, and if you were asked to build the IDeal Honda,,. I do not have the space or time to fully explain roll couple distribution theory here, but I do explain it in detail in my suspension seminars, complete with class notes. Stronger and beefier. Also read the old messages on this 4 cylinder tech link, they have a lot of guys who know both FWD and RWD 4 cyl cars,, so ask your question here or on the Spartan Speedway forums,, the michigan guys are alway willing to help. Instead they use an EEPROM which takes special tools to reflash. So for Example your tires are running at 140F and it's 80F outside. On the axel you want hub with 14 inch wheels it will use same bolt pattern. Racing Forum Racing Forum Autocross (Auto-X), Drag Racing, Road and Track Racing spoken here. Bumpers must be welded, chained or cabled to frame and have front and rear tow hook. will not be allowed to compete. P5007030 Camshaft 6 hp Increase, 2 hp with 2001 H.O. I agree to receive emails from RacingJunk.com. Driver-side window net required, minimum 16x20 ribbon or mesh style, and must be mounted so latch is at top front of window. Engineered exclusively for Neon, this camshaft was developed for power while maintaining reliability and idle quality. I've found a 87' supra with replaced turbo for 2200, Id go with the Supra, but thats just me, and I like Supras, even the older ones (although I think the Mk. Here in the Midwest many tracks and the IMCA have created Pure stock classes based on the 4 cyl FWD sedans that are plentiful and cheap. Personally, I have zero problem whatsoever with body kits, eurolights, neons, and soundsystems and what not as long as you have a bit of performance to back it up. Snug is better. Don't buy used belts, as all belts are dated and must be replaced every 3 years. Swiss showjumper Paul Estermann has been banned for seven years after he was found guilty of animal cruelty charges relating to his Olympic and European Championship rides. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); I was tyhinking about getting a cavalier with a body kit euro tails and dual exhaust but form what i hear that isn't a good idea any comments on the car or somthing else i should buy? The 11th and 12th are a sat and sunday. the car has stock internals with minor port and polish I did myself. On a dialup connection, it might take 3 minutes or more before the page finishes loading entirely. City driving with a stick. The cavalier I have I planned on stripping down completely basically completely rebuilding. When finding a company to install the cage ask if they will be bending the tube or buying a kit form. It would not be fair to those teams I have worked with in the past to divulge specific set up information, so I will explain using generic concepts. must remain in the OEM location. I have a 03 cavalier ecotec that I dirt track race we rebuilt the motor did a minor port and polish and got 2nd place overall this year. Autocross (Auto-X), Drag Racing, Road and Track Racing spoken here. You want to soften the roll in the front and stiffen the roll in the rear. Must be securely mounted with positive terminal covered. lateZ24 are N/A but GM sells a supercharger for them. Kill switch required within easy reach of driver and must be clearly marked OFF and ON. I run with a touring series called the Texas ProSedans and we run only asphalt. cross bar in top halo. I can't do the stock hub I broke and rolled 6 times ouch!!!!! We run hosier 235/60- 13 up front 215/60-13 right rear 205/60-13 left rear. The Company's current operating status is Active. Do a tune up on the engine and check the compression. what tire sizes do you run? It depends on the car and the tires being used. Ok so now you picked out a car. Well i just wanted it so i can go through the twisties with it not to beat the hell out of somthing on the highway but that would be nice. Strange question, but in the last "free" mod (which needs partslol) by bypassing the TB the coolant is constantly circulating regardless of rpms and temp? This is actually 52-55 percent using the LF and RR wheels for the calculation. and .095 inch wall thickness. GIFT CARDS. The old ford van engine is a big heavy, weazy, underpowered hunk of cast. do not allow extensive engine mods ,,, like your class does. 6. I run a 1993 Cavalier, 2.2L 5 speed in a dirt oval class. If you want something for the twisties you honestly shouldn't be looking at any FWD car. Your 4 tenths of a second faster than me and your 60 ft is 1 tenth of a second slower than me. We started to run out of cores to produce our reinforced hubs so we will have a CNC billet steel hub. Camber is the angle at which the top of the tire is tilted in or out. This project works. No racing, mud or snow tires. you forgot about import performance partsalso. How do you plan to do that? In the back, you want a swaybar or a stiffer one than you already have. Look for a car that has been taken care of and not rusted out. If you are turning left all the time you should tip the RF tire in at the top. Running a stock tank is not a good idea because you will have to keep a lot more fuel in the car. Cavalier project Project Cars Features Videos Forum Events Store Project Cars Features Articles Reviews News Buyers Guides Shop Work Suspension and Handling That will be cheaper, easier, ready sooner, and unless you are an amazing fabricator it will be a better finished product. This also applies to other makes of cars with similar rear suspensions. these cars Are NOT allowed Locked or posi-traction final drives, Max tire size 195- 70 or 75 series, and must have Stock engines and suspensions.,,,tyhey run on 1/4 and 3/8 asphalt tracks Mr. Holt, what is your baseline setup with a FWD car? Full Name:Dennis Burkhart. A good car will generally show 62-67 percent front weight. Having previously owned a 98 Z24 cavy, I fully endorse you taking a sawzall to it with reckless abandon. It creates a few headaches though. You should use four to six bolts to hold the seat down. metric gm brake calipers. Just dont want to see you over your head and scrap both cars which could have been decent vehicles. DRIVER COMPARTMENT: Minimum three windshield bars and protective screen mounted in front of driver. I'll bet he is a three wheeler and complains about the "push".. Wow! Followers 5 Start new topic Sort By 1 2 3 4 5 6 Next Page 1 of 939 AINTREE TIPSTERS COMPETITION - DAY 2 SELECTIONS Save a few more grand and buy one with the ecotec engine. Racing Results/News. As for the roll cage. Snell-rated SA95, SA2000 or SA2005 helmet required. Automotive Network, Inc., Copyright 2023, http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?car_id=174381908&dealer_id=&car_year=1998&make=TOYOTA&distance=50&max_price=&model=SUPRA&end_year=2005&advcd_on=n&min_price=&address=02421&search_type=used&advanced=n&start_year=1992&color=&cardist=140. Also withthe min weights most classes have and not being allowed to gut the car to reduce wieght,, many cars are already over weight, and already have big front weight %,,,to get 50/50% weight ballance they would have to add 100's of pounds of lead the the rear and then be 100's of pounds too heavy. Buy a good fire suit and a "S" Rated Helmet and Go Racing. Front Wheel Drive Set-Up. Check with the other race teams and find out what tire they are running. A GM 3800SC is an excellent choice, as would be a Nissan VQ, or maybe a Honda F20C with boost, all mounted up front with a shaft and all. For all you Cavalier or Sunfire drivers. Plan what, maybe 500+ hrs to do this job? So give it time. also here is the spartan speedway message board links, http://spartanspeedway.com/forum/index.php. In January . If you get a cavalier the ONLY models worth getting are 2000+ Z24. Includes all mounting hardware. 4m.net is a very large nation wide racing forum,,, THEy have a very good ministock tech forum,,,so register , then go to the Mini stock Tech forum and learn. No performance chips. Requires the use of premium fuel. i have driven tons of calviers at work and to be honest with you, their interior is pretty cheap and the plastics are horrible and it sounds like your driving around in a tin can. Aluminum high-back racing seat required. Helping you get the drag car insurance you need nationwide. Would I even be able to fit the 351 and the tranny up front? The end of 02-05 Cavaliers have a BASELINE 140HP ENGINE! Unless it just so happens to the Z24 model( Portrait Of Gala,
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