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I was looking through the GCR, specifically the ITCS ITS section, and noted that there is no hard data on the RX7 13B motor with respect to critical power producing specifications – mainly port sizes. Piston engines listed in the ITCS have the majority of the key specifications listed and, for...

I think my local source for a 260/280 crank fell through. I'll be checking on it one last time today but not sure there is one to be had locally. Anyone got a 260/280 crank sitting around doing nothing?

I need one. Fresh out up here in NC. If you have one for reasonable money let me know. I can arrange the shipping part so it is painless. Thanks, Ron

My 260Z motor shit the bed and has a cracked crank. Anyone out there got a 260 or 280 crank they need to move? Be happy to pay for it and I can arrange shipping. I had three 260/280 cranks a couple of years back but gave them all away thinking I'd never need them. I'd not heard of folks...

I've a question for those knowledgeable about trailers. My race trailer has too much tongue weight. Way too much. We measured it on the scales yesterday at about 1600-1700 lbs of tongue weight. Way more than recommended for even a class V receiver, which I don't have. I only have a class four...

Jeffrey and I ran into a snag with the strut housings on the Z. The right hand housing had a stock strut stuck in it. After about 3 hours of cutting, welding pieces on for the slide hammer, heating, cussing, air impact, and lots of other things we got it out of the housing. Then we cut the...

Well, a new 260Z build has started with Jeffrey Roussel pulling is excellently-caged 260Z out of hiding and starting work. We've done a lot of sanding, welding, grinding, patching, and we're hoping to go to paint in a day or two. Here are a few shots, including one I know my home owners's...

The rules below dictate the tube diameter for various car weights. How do these rules apply - for actual car weight, or classed car weight? My ITS car might be classed at 2600 lbs but with me in it with fuel it weighs 2750 lbs. ------------- The following table shows the minimum allowed...

Well, this post might be a bit premature but I've acquired a Mustang with the intentions to build an ITR car. I don't plan on starting the build anytime soon but with all the ITR talk I'm a bit excited. I'd not expect this car on track before 2011 but maybe later in 2010 it'll show up at some...

I was speaking with Carbotech some months ago and they indicated they'd be open to doing a discount on pads in bulk. I called them back this afternoon to see what sort of discount they could offer and of course they said it depends on how many, how many are pre-bedded, and so on. So, question...

I've got a 4.11 R&P that I traded from Steve P for some parts. I'm wanting to set this gearset up in a spare R180 housing and called Lynchburg Nissan to get pricing for the LSD. $850, just for the LSD part and other parts are needed. Quite pricey with my new 2010 budget. Any other options out...

I have been looking for good quality 12mmx1.25mm nuts for awhile. Never ran across much of anything. Last week I clicked on the banner advertisement on this site and asked the fellows at trackstuds.com if they had any and the answer was no. I conversed with the owner via email and got this...

When you get the new GRM and think half the cars they have picked as the “Best Ever” pretty much stink. Here is the GRM "Best 25 Cars Ever" list. Miata – Hard to argue with success, even one that looks like a bar of soap. 3 Series – Good cars. Civic, CRX, Acura – What? FWD Econobox Turdmobile...

So the SCCA has a new program called a “Hard Card” that is supposed to save you time by not requiring you to sign the waiver at the track. How long does that take, all of five seconds? How much is this new Hard Card program going to cost the SCCA? I’m pretty sure the areas that I race...

The new directive from the CRB states that the IT classification process will not be used to re-run all the cars currently classed in IT, that it can only be used for new cars coming into IT. Some members don't want this to happen and want IT left alone. Some members want all the cars, new and...

I'm curious to see how many of the IT Forum members would like to change the IT rules set to drop some of the rather pointless rules requiring washer bottles, heater cores, and other "street car" items that seem to be vestiges from the dual purpose beginnings of IT. When you vote on the poll...

I'm planning on going down to RA for the SAARC race in two weeks. I read in the supps that "open" trailers must be removed from the paddock area while closed trailers will be allowed to remain. As some of you know, I have a sort of hybrid open/closed with all my tools and spares permanently...

I've had a few PM's and comments on my new race rig I put into operation this year. Seems a lot of people like it, or at least think it is weird and comment worthy, so I thought I'd post a few pictures and details. I designed the trailer and had most of it done for me, that is the welded stuff...

I just recently returned from picking up my new LNA Enterprises (Sam Neave) 260Z ITS motor. Sam has been working on the engine for awhile and I'm impressed with the results of his build. He started with a junkyard 260Z engine I picked up from Rex Diffenbaugh and spent a lot of time...

I'm interested to know how many ITR cars are running or are under construction in the SE. If you have one, are building one, or have definitely planned for one in the next six to eight months please chime in. I know that Ricky Thompson has a Z3 and Kip has a 944 S2 that they both bring to SARRC...