Sequential kit for the T56's

[Sieg]

Exactly, I was coming from a perspective of the money spent on the trans may improve one's lap times more than additional hp. Especially if it aides braking performance as well.

PS - nice hp/wt ratio. Better than a 250cc shifter kart with a 170 lb. adult in it.

[patoke]

Originally Posted by Sieg

Exactly, I was coming from a perspective of the money spent on the trans may improve one's lap times more than additional hp. Especially if it aides braking performance as well.

PS - nice hp/wt ratio. Better than a 250cc shifter kart with a 170 lb. adult in it.

I totally agree. I've been racing for a long time but I'm still an amateur, not a pro and getting perfect braking while heel/toe downshifting is very difficult to do lap after lap. Not having to worry about the clutch or blipping the throttle on downshifts is the beauty of the sequential.

If you're ever in Northern California, you're welcome to take a few laps in the car once its done and sorted out, which should be in 6 weeks or so.

[Sieg]

Originally Posted by patoke

I totally agree. I've been racing for a long time but I'm still an amateur, not a pro and getting perfect braking while heel/toe downshifting is very difficult to do lap after lap. Not having to worry about the clutch or blipping the throttle on downshifts is the beauty of the sequential.

If you're ever in Northern California, you're welcome to take a few laps in the car once its done and sorted out, which should be in 6 weeks or so.

Yowzers! Very generous of you. Are you a T-Hiller?

[patoke]

No problem. Racing is one big family anyway. T-Hill sometimes but I live in the bay area so Sears Point is closer and one of my favorite tracks.

[andrewb70]

Originally Posted by patoke

I just got my six shooter sequential t56 from MTI. You don't use the clutch for shifting. Essentially, it's like a motorcycle trans. Use the clutch to get started and that's it. You don't have to lift the accelerator on up shifts and it auto blips the throttle on downshifts.

The trans is going into a race car though, not a street car. I'm not sure the expense would be worth it for a street car but for a race car, it is actually pretty cheap. Purpose built sequential racing transmissions like an EMCO can cost $40k-$60k.

Do you mind me asking how much the complete set-up from MTI goes for?

Andrew

[patoke]

It is about $23k to $25k I think. I'm not 100% sure what his actual list price is as I bought it along with a built differential.

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by patoke

If you're ever in Northern California, you're welcome to take a few laps in the car once its done and sorted out, which should be in 6 weeks or so.

Um... Pat... hello?!

I left you a message the other day... you get it? Call me this week... wanna see what you got cookin.

[patoke]

Dave, when did you call?? I don't remember getting the message. I'm around all week so we can hook up at the shop for a beer one afternoon if your around.

You'll like these new projects I got going plus I have all the old stuff still. I'm going to run out of room soon.

How is your car coming along? Have you gotten to the point of getting the flared fenders yet?