Mid- Engine Modified Sports

[jdincau]

I do this: https://www.anplumbing.com/hose_cutting It works as advertised.

Mike

Wow, that I have to try!

[manta22]

Good videos there. Thanks, Mike.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[fordboy628]

YES, the method.

Chisel must be VERY SHARP!!!!!

My experience is that it DOES NOT WORK on large diameter Teflon lines though.   It can crack the Teflon liner.

 
Fordboy

[Rex Schimmer]

I like my "real" Beverly shear. I have a B2 that I keep sharp and adjusted tight for thin sheet metal and it works great on braided hose.

Rex

[Kiwi Paul]

Rex is right. And if anyone has a Beverly Shear languishing, please let me know, as I am in need.....

[manta22]

Joline and I got back last night from a week-long trip to Peru. It is an interesting country with lots of history and beautiful places but it is definitely a dirt-poor 3rd- world place- a big contrast with Chile. Except for Lima, on the coast, the lowest altitude we experienced was 8000 ft; the highest was 14,500 ft along the route of the Andean Explorer train.  Not a good place to race in N/A class.  The streets in Cusco are narrow and anything but level. Here is a typical sight in Cusco.

Now back to work on the car.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[tauruck]

I hope you enjoyed it Neil?.

[Stainless1]

Hey Neil, did you notice that you are also naturally aspirated.... 

[manta22]

Hey Neil, did you notice that you are also naturally aspirated.... 

Did I ever! Climbing up stone steps @ 13,000 ft on Taquile (an island in Lake Titicaca) was not easy; I could have used a supercharger. Coca tea is supposed to ward off altitude sickness so I tried it. There is an herb on the island that is used to help breathing; you rub the leaves in your cupped hands and breathe the vapor. It is a natural bronchodilator and it actually did help.

I will resist making cheap jokes about moving to a blown class. 

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[manta22]

I hope you enjoyed it Neil?.

I did enjoy the trip, Mike. Lots to see there. The contrast between the adjacent countries of Peru and Chile is striking. Peru simply hasn't been able to get its $hit together. You'd think that since tourism is such an important part of the economy, they would have everything in place to facilitate making things easy for tourists to visit. No, everything is disjointed and confused. You even have to show your passport to get a bus ticket! All in all it was an enjoyable trip and we are glad we went. Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca are truly unique.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[jacksoni]

I use a hose cutter from Summit: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/sum-900040/overview/  When sharp it works great and easy to use. Need touch up the edge time to time, the stainless is tough. Leaves a nice smooth end, pretty much like the chisel and block deal

If you are doing a lot of hose ends and struggle (after hack sawing or other not so nice methods of cutting the hose) getting the hose into the nut these tools made by "Koul tools" really work slick. Bit pricy but if you do a lot they really work: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/kts-416/overview/

Neil- sounds like a great trip. We are headed there this July. Galapagos first then Machu Picchu. Get home Sunday, if life is good (car goes down track at Wilmington and there is salt) get in car Tuesday to drive to Bonneville!.

[manta22]

Thanks for the links, Jack.

We've never been to the Galapagos; After our cruise around Cape Horn a couple of years ago we chose to fly to Easter Island instead. You'll enjoy Machu Picchu- take a hat & sunscreen!

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[salt27]

Neil, Machu Picchu is on our to do list.

Did you take the Hiram Bingham train and if so how was it?

Thanks, Don

[manta22]

Neil, Machu Picchu is on our to do list.

Did you take the Hiram Bingham train and if so how was it?

Thanks, Don

Don;

The $700 Hiram Bingham train fare was not too attractive but we saw that it was a very classy restored carriage train. We opted for the less expensive  PeruRail "Vista Dome" and enjoyed it very much. We did splurge on our hotel, the Belmond Sanctuary Lodge, located on the mountain at the entrance to Machu Piccu. $$$$ but very modern and the price include breakfast, lunch, & dinner as well as drinks. The staff and the food was first-class.

Regards, Neil  Tucson, AZ

[floydjer]

Hey Neil, did you notice that you are also naturally aspirated.... 

I have variable -rate intake with free flowing exhaust.............