Economy Non-Wing Chassis preferences ...

tomkat · 12/1/10, 12:59 AM

Just out of curiousity, would like to hear some opinions ... if YOU were going to run a non-wing sprint car with an all steel limited motor (lets say carbureted 305/355), on spec Hoosier tires, what would your choice be for a chassis configuration?? ... and to make it even more interesting, lets say it won't be a 5-bar car, and the chassis should be AT LEAST 5 years old, probably more (just for $$, or lack of) ... there is also a very good chance you wouldn't be using any of the latest, lightest bolt ons, and your shocks would be very basic, probably split valving as the only option ...

... For example:
would you prefer a 39" or 40" set back?
shorter or longer wheelbase? 86, 87, longer?
how about an older non-downtube car vs. down tube?
any particular tuning or set-up idea you would see advantageous?
where would you put your limited $$ to make the most difference?
how about chassis brand, any preference there?

... just to make it even a little more interesting, lets say all that you are starting from scratch, and have no existing parts to use up, so you need to round everything up to put it together ... and, unfortunately, money IS an object ... thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge ...

Larryoracing · 12/1/10, 5:04 AM

Opinion ...

chassis configuration?? ...

a) 4 Bar, with a "Dribar", advertisement on this website if you wanted one.

chassis should be AT LEAST 5 years old, probably more (just for $$, or lack of)

I would prefer a 39"

shorter wheelbase? 86"

"down tube"

You can run a short bar, 26" in left rear or RF. These cars had the capability built in from the beginning. You don't have to doing any welding on the tubes or change the frame. The frames are already able to install standard or short bars into the frames. You will have to look for these cars, they are special and made about 5-10 years ago.

TCR or Stealth made these frames, by special order.

and your welcome, and thanks for the post..and good luck!

Sincerely,

Larry Otani

P.S. Most of the cars we run are either shorter wheel base and/or with shorter set back whether a midget or a non-wing sprint. Longer cars are easier to drive but shorter ones react quicker. I personally like shorter cars with shorter setbacks. I don't drive much but a car which I will drive a little next year is a shorter wheelbase car. It's a Maxim and kind of special at that. I have never seen one with the options we have on our car. And I doubt you ever will.

12/1/10, 12:59 AM	#1 Economy Non-Wing Chassis preferences ...
tomkat Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 31	Just out of curiousity, would like to hear some opinions ... if YOU were going to run a non-wing sprint car with an all steel limited motor (lets say carbureted 305/355), on spec Hoosier tires, what would your choice be for a chassis configuration?? ... and to make it even more interesting, lets say it won't be a 5-bar car, and the chassis should be AT LEAST 5 years old, probably more (just for $$, or lack of) ... there is also a very good chance you wouldn't be using any of the latest, lightest bolt ons, and your shocks would be very basic, probably split valving as the only option ... ... For example: would you prefer a 39" or 40" set back? shorter or longer wheelbase? 86, 87, longer? how about an older non-downtube car vs. down tube? any particular tuning or set-up idea you would see advantageous? where would you put your limited $$ to make the most difference? how about chassis brand, any preference there? ... just to make it even a little more interesting, lets say all that you are starting from scratch, and have no existing parts to use up, so you need to round everything up to put it together ... and, unfortunately, money IS an object ... thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge ... _________________________________________________ Last edited by tomkat; 12/1/10 at 1:22 AM.

12/1/10, 5:04 AM	#2 Re: Economy Non-Wing Chassis preferences ...
Larryoracing Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 380	Opinion ... chassis configuration?? ... a) 4 Bar, with a "Dribar", advertisement on this website if you wanted one. chassis should be AT LEAST 5 years old, probably more (just for $$, or lack of) I would prefer a 39" shorter wheelbase? 86" "down tube" You can run a short bar, 26" in left rear or RF. These cars had the capability built in from the beginning. You don't have to doing any welding on the tubes or change the frame. The frames are already able to install standard or short bars into the frames. You will have to look for these cars, they are special and made about 5-10 years ago. TCR or Stealth made these frames, by special order. and your welcome, and thanks for the post..and good luck! Sincerely, Larry Otani P.S. Most of the cars we run are either shorter wheel base and/or with shorter set back whether a midget or a non-wing sprint. Longer cars are easier to drive but shorter ones react quicker. I personally like shorter cars with shorter setbacks. I don't drive much but a car which I will drive a little next year is a shorter wheelbase car. It's a Maxim and kind of special at that. I have never seen one with the options we have on our car. And I doubt you ever will.