With all the discussion going on concerning the ECU rules, I've had questions rolling around my noggin concerning other rules/allowances. Now, please remember I have not run in IT, nor do I have my car ready. I have only been playing in this racing game 4 years, and all of it in SSC. Also, keep in mind that I am looking at IT as a stepping stone, as it pertains to the overall SCCA classing structure (ie, SS - IT - Prod).
So here goes, and please be gentle...
1) No battery relocation - Okay, I understand the "keep it stock-ish" thing, but I've seen a lot of frontal collisions that certainly make the battery a hazard. Battery relocation is pretty cheap for a marine-style box and cable. I admit, this would be beneficial for me since I drive a Neon.
2) .040 overbore - What does this really buy anybody? Overbore pistons (at least for my car) are way more expensive, plus the cost of the overbore, and for what? Approximately a 1% increase in volume? I would rather see the rule keeping the factory spec bore size and allow sleeving to get back to the factory spec (see SM).
3) ANY clutch/pressure plate - Another allowance that I don't understand on essentially "stock" engines. I think it's a bit silly to allow anyone that wants to/can afford to buy super lightweight and expensive clutches when the engine makes maybe 10% more power. Isn't this supposed to be "inexpensive" racing? I'd rather see this as any OEM-type replacement clutch/pressure plate.
As stated, I don't have a lot invested in my IT car (YET!), so my opinions are probably different from most everybody else's here...
Other's thoughts?
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