Expected top speed is above 250, based on horsepower and CFD, and reduced by what i call a "reality coefficient".
Regarding the tube bending, it is possible that I am underestimating the cost of tube bending. I did all the other bends in about 45 minutes, so I find it hard to swallow $200 for three bends, especially when i could just buy the die for $210. I have a budget that i suspect is reasonable (albeit small) and so far I've come in under budget on everything.
Chute placement was a joke, of course it will go in the back.
There is not much difference between the 600RR and the F4i, aside from a stacked transmission and a 1mm bigger exhaust valve, and some other stuff that doesn't really affect me. The horsepower limit on any engine is dictated mostly by RPMs, displacement, and the piston's ability to handle cylinder pressure. With Ti valvetrain components and forged pistons on the list of stuff to by, this puts both of these engines at about the same level. I'm sure the 600RR is as good, but i have beat the living hell out of many F4i's and am utterly amazed at their ability to cope with abuse. And I'm pretty sure I could rebuild the top end blindfolded. Also I had a full, accurate F4i CAD model.
I am doing most of the fab work. there will be a few laser cuts (and about three bends) that I will have to get done elsewhere.
There's a place for a ten pound fire bottle between the driver and the engine. you can see part of it in the picture. it's red and shares that place with the electronics and fuel tank. i'll likely stick another 3-ish pound bottle, maybe under the drivers legs.
I understand the importance of aerodynamics. Has anyone done any testing on flow separation of streamliners?
The riding position is uncomfortable and tight, but i am a relatively small 20-something in good shape.
It is wanter cooled and the take will go in the area above the engine, just behind the intake.
"Are you going to look out under that one loop and out through the nose?" that is the plan
"yep ya might as well plan on running the Bub event as it wont be safe or legal for SCTA" I plan on running bub, but would also like to get some runs in at El Mirage. What, specifically, would keep me from doing this? Can someone give me some specificity on the field of vision. With that setup I can see the horizon in front for over 120°, except for that roll hoop which I would rather not take out for safety reasons.