Changing subjects slightly....
I'm moving forward on multiple fronts. Later this week, I'll take delivery of the final bits needed to install the new 5-speed trans, flywheel, pressure plate, etc. for the 1.5L engine. Call me crazy if you'd like, but I think this combination has the potential to see 150 mph in the Rampage with some additional development. I'm currently moving into "Phase 2" of a 3 phase plan to go faster with the 1.5L engine installed.
Moving up in displacement, Phase 1 of the 2-liter effort is coming together, albeit slowly. One of the major hurdles has been overcome, however.
You are looking at what's likely to be the only Mercedes OM604 block mated to a SAAB F-40 6 speed transmission that you are likely to see all day. As far as I can tell, it may be the only such combination on the planet.
Thanks to my friend Fred Sundstrom at F-Tune performance in Sweden, we will have an engine and transmission combo worthy of chasing a record in the G/DT class. Combined with a "SuperStroker" diesel pump from Goran Lindgren at Dieselmeken AB, also in Sweden, and a hybrid turbo from Petter Lonning (Alcaid) in Norway, we should be making a solid 400+HP from the engine. With a little good fortune, we will put this combination over 175 mph (needing new race tires and a parachute along the way).
This is exciting stuff. I'm fighting hard to keep my mind focused on "Sticking to the plan" for both classes.
Have a good day.
Steve.