...so i did a SCDA track day last tuesday. had a good time! three 30min sessions...didn't abuse the motor...just nice fast cruising really....ran the car between 3000 and 4000rpm hitting 5000 on occasion. car has 87,000 original miles, engine was finely tuned including valves, timing, oil, etc.... when i got home the motor had a little (very little) noise coming from the lower end, up front. drove the car last night, came home, idling in the garage...sounded like M1A1 tank. grumbly, noisy, loud grinding at the front/lower end.

guess i'll be on the phone with Rebello et.al. tomorrow

photos are engine before...Yay!! and after today...Uhg!!!!

i'm going to go with an L28block (1975Z) and keep my E88 head with roundtop SU's. i have a 280b ZX trans, and a 77Z 3.54 R-180 in the car already. i would like to do a lightweight flywheel. can anyone recommend a good clutch. i'm thinking centerforce I or II?

thanks for recommendations

Edited September 1, 200818 yr by 7277

p.s...i'm swaying a bit toward Rebello's 3.0 stroker, hence the reason for the clutch recommendations...