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Managed to get engine, trans and radiator mocked up. (Still Not buttoned up) New pumkin came today. Drivetrain may be doem by Sat and than Ill start the new harness. Although I do need to get an extension on my shed this weekend to store all that extra outdooe furniture we picked up this year. May not be a productive weekend car wise.

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Limited in prep,

internally balanced, Flat top Pistons, Lightened / Balanced Flywheel. Valve Job, Pinned thrust bearing, oil feed to rockers, elec ign. oil cooler, elec fan. Bout it. Would like to take shave the head a bit more but that was a thought after assembled and ran. Hopefully the intake and HS4 will be done in a week or so, and it'll be running again. I expect to run this for time trials next season before I make any changes.
 
Could you explain the "pinned" thrust bearing. I know that is a weak point of the 1500 but didn't know there was a fix.
 
Scott:

Don't be too worried about being "pure street stock" in the EMRA ST-7 small bore class. As long as everyone is having a good time and the racing is fun and close, we don't get too excited about the nitty-gritty of rules.
I like to think that we're like the SCCA in 1955 or so. It's all about having fun and nobody is that concerned about winning a $5 bowling trophy.
The drivers in the ST-7 class are the only ones who might protest and I know we won't.
One of our ST Sprite has an aluminum flywheel and another has a coil-over rear. Both unapproved. And my car has an unapproved carb.

A mild street cam could be considered "Euro-spec", which is close enough to stock for me and most of the other small bore guys.

I know that you will be new to this stuff, so the most important thing is to get the driving skills worked out first. Plus, since it's a new car, get all the car stuff de-bugged. A trick cam won't make much difference at first.

After a while, you may start kicking our butts! /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/jester.gif

*Then* we may suggest that you move up in class. /bcforum/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/wink.gif

I know that for '08, me, Pete, Bruce and Mike are looking forward to racing with you in ST-7.
 
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