how do 1200's handle with a ca18 in them (asuming every thing else is set up). I would like to build a 1200 coupe for hill climbs and sprints maybe even improved production.

its at jacks hill which is the soap box club behind wanneroo race way starts about 1:00 pm Its great fun!!!!

p.s would have come on the cruise but had a work do, hope you all enjoyed it.

hi guys, i am going in my second hill climb on sunday, the last one i had traction issues especialy as i spent a bit of time with only one rear wheel on the ground.

just thought i'd ask if any one had any ideas of a good starting weight (to add some ballast to my ute). Also should i centralize the wieght above the diff or half on one side and half on the other? I know it will be a bit of trial and error but a starting point will be of great help.

i have softened up the rear shocks and stiffened up the front, still have the standard front sway bar though (to be upgraded). i hope this will help a bit?

CAR: 1985 1200 ute
MOTOR: a14,bored 60 thou, ported, double valve springs, balanced, 70/30 cam, extractors, fireball electronic ignition,
GEAR BOX: 56a standard 4 speed
CLUTCH: standard clutch,preasure plate 1100psi
DIFF: standard
TURBO/SUPER CHARGER/CARBY: twin 38mm SU carbies
EXHAUST: extractors
WHEEL/TYRE package: bathurst globes 185/60r14

WHOOP ASS WEDNESDAY 28/11/2007

Reaction time: 0.205 sec
60' time: 2.548 sec
330' time: 6.678 sec
660' time: 10.199 sec
660' speed: 112.21 kph
1000' time: 13.269 sec
1/4 mile time: 15.929 sec
MPH/KPH: 84.03mph 135.23 kph

do you know where to get hold of and how much the centres are worth.

what sort of diff is that? I ilke the sound of your car

drilling a wall with guttless hammer drill would be about right. It may not be that serious but i just thought it wierd that it would just sort of kick in at these revs, it seems to disappear after about 6200. the whole engine was balanced incuding the flywheel and clutch. after 1000 kms i had the engine tuned up on a dyno that cost me $350 so i don't want to start messing around with the timing.

perhaps i am a bit paranoid. but its good to get these other ideas.

whats wrong with su's? they are cheap to buy new, heaps of needles to choose from, once their tuned properly don't go out of tune. spitfires used them during WW2 and they kicked the fuel injected messerschmitts arse's.
I don't know of any planes that used webbers but correct me if i am wrong.

got to get it dyno'd to see the air fuel ratios then can see how if its running lean or rich. took it to the engine builder today anyway and he didn't seem to concerned. It seems to vibrate a bit less under full load. Might try to keep the revs down till dyno, let you know how i go.

i just looked on my crankshaft pulley and can't see any thing that might be a harmonic balancer. do all engines have them