Classification question...

[rpr]

Ok, the HADA boys are familiar with me but most of you probably aren't. I have an 85 CRX that was carbed, but now has an 87 Integra DOHC fuel injected engine. I have (or will have by the time the first event rolls around) the following significant mods:

- the aforementioned engine swap
- cold air intake
- header
- larger exhaust front to back
- koni shocks all around
- polyurethane bushings all around
- larger front brakes
- practically gutted interior
- roll cage (back half only)

So, how do I classify my car? From the rulebook, stock I would be in B/2, with the changes, probably B/1, but I don't really want to go to Modified, so it looks like I need to go BSP, and try and maximize my points usage. I'd like to go BSS, but I'd need 4 points just for the engine swap, AFAICT.

Also, for section 6.2, with the roll cage and an extinguisher, I get -3 points, the note says it applies to 6.2.1 - 6.2.7, is that inclusive? The first time I read it, I thought it applied only to items 6.2.1 and 6.2.7, not 6.2.2 et al but now I'm thinking it's 6.2.1 through 6.2.7?

Thoughts?

Thanks in advance.

[tanney]

Engine swap....BSP

Also, for section 6.2, with the roll cage and an extinguisher, I get -3 points,

These three point can only be used for the body and trim section, so you cannot use this to offset points from, say, the engine swap or mods.

[rpr]

Ok, that's fine on the BSP side, I just wasn't sure.

As for the three points, I understand they are for trim/body points, my question was does it cover 6.2.1 through 6.2.7 or is it 6.2.1 and 6.2.7?

Thanks

[tanney]

Tom

That would be through. So you could, for example, put a carbon fibre hood (6.2.1-1 point), modify the bumper (6.2.9-1 point) and change to a non-authorized battery (6.2.7-1 point) to offset the roll cage and fire extingisher points (-3 points).

Hopefully that helps.

[rpr]

Yup, that helps. Thanks!

So because the swap puts me in BSP, do I still have to claim the 4 points or not?

[RacerRobb]

Be aware that this classification in street prepared is dependant on the bore centre lines of the 2 engines being the same. If the bore centre lines are different then it is atomatically into modified for you.

Engine swaps are handled differently in solo 1 and Solo II. I would advise you to get your documentation in order as to block demensions.

Robb

[rpr]

How do I determine the bore centre line? The original engine was an SOHC 1.5L, the new one is a DOHC 1.6L., if that makes a difference.

[Chris P]

the engines both use the same block. D series that is.

All you've changed is the internals which will cost some points.....you may end up in BM anyway. i donno.