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Vettezuki · 12-12-2011, 06:56 PM

BADDASSC6 brings up a point that is worth confirming solidly.

If we go with this H&C package we would like to, making approximately 300whp (supposedly) what are the odds the stock trans/clutch with even slightly sticky tires is going to hold?

If we keep the old 302 bone stock (as is) for now, here are the PROS & CONS:
PROS
- Limited money and time can go to completing the car sooner.
- After sales we'd actually be within the rules (or very close) to a $500 car, building out the H&C 302 will certainly put us over $500 by a bit
- It almost certainly won't overpower the trans/clutch.
- Safer for less experienced drivers; it just won't be that fast.
- We can always revisit the motor in the future to upgrade it after everything else is settled

CONS
- Mainly its gonna be kinda whimpy. The bone stock 302 is only marginally more powerful and obviously a lot heavier than the stock I4, whereas a 300WHP < 3,000lbs car with good gearing is going to be pretty snappy and just plain more fun to drive.

See poll. Input please.

12-12-2011, 06:56 PM	#175
Vettezuki I, Vettezuki Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 14,754 Tweet	BADDASSC6 brings up a point that is worth confirming solidly. If we go with this H&C package we would like to, making approximately 300whp (supposedly) what are the odds the stock trans/clutch with even slightly sticky tires is going to hold? If we keep the old 302 bone stock (as is) for now, here are the PROS & CONS: PROS - Limited money and time can go to completing the car sooner. - After sales we'd actually be within the rules (or very close) to a $500 car, building out the H&C 302 will certainly put us over $500 by a bit - It almost certainly won't overpower the trans/clutch. - Safer for less experienced drivers; it just won't be that fast. - We can always revisit the motor in the future to upgrade it after everything else is settled CONS - Mainly its gonna be kinda whimpy. The bone stock 302 is only marginally more powerful and obviously a lot heavier than the stock I4, whereas a 300WHP < 3,000lbs car with good gearing is going to be pretty snappy and just plain more fun to drive. See poll. Input please. __________________ Motorgen on To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Motorgen on To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Motorgen Project Car To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. (active) Motorgen Project Car To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. (back burner)