kiwikungfu
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and why does the fit engine and mount kit cost as much as a fit? The stock engine as a replacement part, with transmission, is under $4k right?!
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kiwikungfu
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Ahh, FF = Formula Ford. an odd class name for Honda to support. Maybe an FH namechange is due?
Still, I can't believe how expensive that motor combination is, especially when they are listing it as restricted- maybe even less power than stock?
Give us a $4-5k econo-track-swap-in-engine and it's more on par with the actual cost of the engine. it's not like they made a carbon/titanium transmission for it! Although, that would be one of the coolest things I've ever seen done to an L15...
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mk23666
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I'm confused to the wording. Does this cost include the vehicle body also or just the engine and other bits mentioned?
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Bullwinkle
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IT does not include the car. The car is a Swift without an engine. The cost of this engine for an open wheel racer, let alone the lowered maintenance costs, should make it very popular.
Remember, this is a race engine, designed to be run to the red line at every shift. At a place like Road America, it would be running within 10% of the rev limit at least 60% of the time.
An unmodified road car engine would not last more than a couple of weekends, with the possible exception of an F20 or F22 (S2000).
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mk23666
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Thanks BW
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Bosshog
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If anyone out there knows of some websites that I could learn more about this, or has a basic run-down of costs and a quick summary of commitment to this FF. Please include that here.
I have always wanted to race with either my S2000 or a Kit Cobra or something like this FF. Currently racing at these Solo II events is becoming less and less challenging (been to at least 50 events).
Thanks
Bosshog
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RyanDL
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Bosshog wrote:
If anyone out there knows of some websites that I could learn more about this, or has a basic run-down of costs and a quick summary of commitment to this FF. Please include that here.
I have always wanted to race with either my S2000 or a Kit Cobra or something like this FF. Currently racing at these Solo II events is becoming less and less challenging (been to at least 50 events).
Thanks
Bosshog
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Not sure where you live, but I would suggest looking into a track event. You can drive your S2000 and the speeds are much higher since you're on a real track as opposed to an auto-x course.
Ryan
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Bullwinkle
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Google SCCA (Sports Car Club of America). All kinds of stuff. A lot of fun, too. Tends to be regional, so you might have to dig to find a local/regional club.
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