Looking to join the party.
Trying to get my duck in a row. If all goes to plan, i hopefully will be on track early summer.
Any 600's built or being built in Texas? If so what chassis/motor combo? It looks like most everyone is using Suzuki, but curious if anyone has gone down a different path since the restrictors would impact peak HP.
Will the Mychron 3 gold with the expansion box give me enough information without breaking the budget?
Are folks with the GSXR converting to hydraulic clutch or just working out a good cable operated pedal?
Are those using the paddle shifter suffering any arm pump? If so, how bad? After braking each arm 6-7 times and multiple surgeries from my MX days, i get arm pump pretty quickly and severely and was curious.
I guess that is enough questions for now.
TIA,
Scott C.
Some observations from a novice
I'm a novice racer, but have been fortunate to have run Clint and Dan's cars with both Honda and Suzuki power. I've not seen Dyno data on either engine, but can offer some input based on what they feel like in the "seat of the pants".
The Suzuki engine is lighter and more compact. Clint and Dan would be the guys to ask for the exact differences in size, weight, etc. I can tell you though, that the Suzuki revs faster and more freely, and tends to make it's power in the higher RPM range. To me, it feels like the Suzuki is a bit easier to manage under acceleration.
The Honda, on the other hand, seems to have a wider power band (there again ask Clint and Dan). The power comes on at much lower RPM and one must be careful when applying the throttle out of the corners. As Clint said "Think squeeze" so as not to upset the car.
The biggest difference between the two engines, to me, is in the gear boxes. Both engine/gearbox combos upshift quite positively and with very little effort. On the downshift, however, the Honda gearbox seems much easier to use. The Suzuki seems vague, causing me some "fumble-itis", the Honda is more positive (Ka-thunk) and I don't feel like I'm "fishing" for gears!
Again, this is coming from a novice, so take with a liberal dose of salt. Hope this helps.
Slowly making progress...
F500 conversion to MC engine
Hey Scott,
I have the same car (Novakar) with the same engine (2006 GSXR-600). Send PM if you'd like to talk or email me with any questions you might have. You're going to like the package once you hit the track! Ted