Shift_Munky

I noticed that the SRX "Nutshell" Rules allowed 510's to compete...this is new isn't it? IIRC, the 1972 510 came with the SR20DE right?

It will actually make things more interesting since the 240 won't be the only RWD car in SRX.

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Jim #98NX

Yup, it is new for this year. Since the 510 is considered the father of sport compacts, we figured, why not.

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Shift_Munky

Good thinking...now I'll have to ditch my 240 and buy a 510 (dammit).

I can only imagine how those things'll fly with SR20DET's!

Jim #98NX

They sure will be light, but if you thought a Classic was brick-like on high speed tracks.

Also, the suspension will probably require a lot of work to be competitive, but, hey, it is SRX.

scmser

[quote=Shift_Munky]I noticed that the SRX "Nutshell" Rules allowed 510's to compete...this is new isn't it? IIRC, the 1972 510 came with the SR20DE right?

Only in SCC. They came with the L series motor. I'd take a 510 over a B14 or B15 any day. The suspensions more modern on a 510. With the liberal rules in SRX you could easily have a reliable 350 hp, 1700-1800 lb 510. Put the stickiest Hoosiers on a 15x10 SSR competition, Carrera suspension, you'd hand everyone their ass (granted you can drive). Unfortunely money runs the world and I have a very limited supply. Oh well, SR class for now.

Shift_Munky

Sport Compact Car? You mean the rally car they put together? So are you saying that they were never offered with a SR-series engine from the factory? I guess Jim is saying that they are only being included due to being the "father of sport compacts." Thanks for revoking the 240's status as the only RWD competitor Jim!!!

That's why I mentioned wanting one above. I realize that the 510 offers a distinct weight advantage over the 240SX. Not only will it be lighter, but should handle well with some suspension and tire upgrades like you mentioned. And what the car lacks in stiffness can be compensated for by adding a suh-weet cage. Crap...it's too late to ditch the 240. I can always turn it into a show car (not!)

tical2184

I may be new to se-r's and the sr20, but i've been around 510's practically my whole life.

First off, no, the 510 never came stock with a sr-anything. The sr is about a decade old, the 510? 3 decades old...those two never went together (at least not from nissan) originally, the 510 had a L16 motor. 1.6 liter SOHC with an iron block and aluminum head downdraft carburettor making about 96 (shetland ) horses to the flywheel. This was a very generous number by nissan. expect about 70 something horses to the wheels in this stock form. If you want more info on 510's just email me: rotaryracer2184@hotmail.com (i used to race a first gen rx7, hence the name...)

An sr20det would be a killer motor for a srx 510. Granted, bricks don't really go very well through the air at high speeds (like at the full course at Willow Springs), but for 510 freaks (like me) you'll live with it. At more technical tracks, however, like ButtonWillow I don't think there's any place where the aero package will really hinder you. Also, these cars have been raced for over 30 years now so there's pretty much every suspension setup you could possibly think of.

I myself have 2 dimes. One was my daily driver (L20 with flat top's, dual sidedraft mikuni's blah blah blah) until i bought a '92 se-r which i love. The other is my real project car that will be VG30 powered (the engine from a first gen 300zx)

I would make my first dime into an srx car, but the two problems i have are that:
1. I'm a flat broke college student.
2. The number of srx cars competing in SoCal isn't that many. Even though i think the numbers will start to come up pretty soon.

Although, if anyone (or group of people) would be interested in helping me out making this into an srx competitor i'm all ears! Maybe with the help of many we can make this happen

Whaddya say???
-Troy Siahaan-