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Offline Happy Pappy

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Re: G/F class lakester in Wichita, Kansas
« Reply #420 on: August 27, 2023, 10:47:00 AM »
Been wanting to do a 2 liter in the roadster & run G/GR. Not sure how the C4 transmission would work with the smaller displacement?
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Offline Rex Schimmer

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Re: G/F class lakester in Wichita, Kansas
« Reply #421 on: August 27, 2023, 07:26:27 PM »
Chris,
I have a good start for a 2 liter salt motor. 2008 Ford Zetec, Hilborn electronic fuel  injection, custom header, adapter for a BW T-5 five speed tranny, 10 lb flywheel, 9 inch performance clutch (don't remember the mfg). Trans has the .85 fifth gear instead of the normal .73. Bought as a Ford replacement long block has less than 5000 mile on it in my 28 lakes roadster. Probably good for 150-170 hp as is but with cams, CNC heads and some extra compression would probably be north of 250. Probably not what you can get from a bored and stroked Hayabusa but lots cheaper.

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Offline Stan Back

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Re: G/F class lakester in Wichita, Kansas
« Reply #422 on: August 27, 2023, 08:52:48 PM »
As you all know, I don't know much.

But what is the advantage of having an automatic trans. when you can have a manual that goes straight through in high gear?
Especially in a vehicle with a smaller displacement.
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Offline Happy Pappy

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Re: G/F class lakester in Wichita, Kansas
« Reply #423 on: August 27, 2023, 10:14:11 PM »
It's mostly about space. just don't have room for a shifter, Linkage, & clutch pedal.
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2020 #62 C/AIR El Mirage record 180.828
6/21 #62 C/AIR El Mirage record 185.488
9/21 #62 C/AIR El Mirage record 194.450

Offline Stan Back

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Re: G/F class lakester in Wichita, Kansas
« Reply #424 on: August 28, 2023, 11:22:59 AM »
Ain't a C4 bigger than a T-10?
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