Wow!
I'm the first poster in the first new category on IT.com in years...
So, to make it relevant...
What's the status of the new STL rules?
Wow!
I'm the first poster in the first new category on IT.com in years...
So, to make it relevant...
What's the status of the new STL rules?
Jake Gulick
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It is unfortunate but understandable that the rules votes that the BOD took on 10/16 could not be edited and proofed for the fastrack deadline but it is my understanding that the CRB is compiling that part of the BOD meeting to be released before next month. In many classes people need to know the rules as the new season starts in 9 weeks.
dick patullo
ner scca IT7 Rx7
I almost emailed Greg last week to see if he had registered the SooperTouring.com domain...
K
OK - since I ran STU this weekend and was wondering - how well would a 944 turbo fare in that class? Or, could I throw a 2.5 turbo in the 968? Just curious...
BenSpeed
#33 ITR Porsche 968
BigSpeed Racing
2013 ITR Pro IT Champion
2014 NE Division ITR Champion
^^^ Done.
Well, the Audi that won the STU championship was a turbo, but that was under World Challenge rules. If the August Fastrack change is approved, those allowances go away* and you'll have to work with the weight-versus-restrictor size limitation (which I think is pretty cool).
In a nutshell, you'll get to decide your power level based on restrictor size, then based on that you have your weight. If your car is heavy, you get a bigger restrictor; if you can make reasonable power with lower airflow, you get a lighter car. It should make for an interesting exercise.
GA
* I understand the reason for the WC ruleset allowances going away is because it's very difficult to enforce them. But in the end, wasn't STO/STU originally intended for ex-World Challenge cars...?
The progression for the 968 is to move into STU at some point 2-3 seasons out. The class is too cool - allows all kinds of fun ways to tweak the car. But regarding motor - throwing the 2.5 turbo in there might do me much better on weight and is a cheaper motor to build than converting a 3.0 into a turbo.
A STU 2.5 turbo would allow me to run the car at 2770 lbs with a 37mm restrictor. I could get some serious power to the wheels in that config :-)
With my 3.0 N/A motor I have to run at 3300 or 3055 in ITR trim...
This all assumes I'm allowed to put a 2.5 turbo in a 968 - didn't come from the factory that way...
Based on this, I think it's good to go:
G. Engine
1. Alternate engines may be used, given thatif the manufacturer of the vehicle and engine are the same (e.g., an Acura
engine installed into a Honda car) and was available in a car delivered in North America. The chosen engine must
retain its original cylinder head and intake manifold. If an engine from a front wheel drive vehicle is installed in a rear
wheel drive vehicle, alternate OEM intake manifolds may be considered.
BenSpeed
#33 ITR Porsche 968
BigSpeed Racing
2013 ITR Pro IT Champion
2014 NE Division ITR Champion
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