Most competitive Car Vintage racing.

[Steel Sails]

If you had a choice between a Chevron B42 F2 [Bdg) 1978 and a 1986 Ralt Rt4 (BDD) wich would you want.
ignore the money side I know the Chevron is 3x the price.
My feeling is the Hp wins. My buddy says unless the track has long straights the Ralt wins.
regards
Steel Sails

[stonebridge20]

86 Ralt 4. Hands down.

[RussMcB]

86 Ralt 4. Hands down.

Can you elaborate?

My guesses (with no experience or real knowledge to back it up):

The RT-4 has tunnels, so should go around corners and enter straights faster.

The BDG is, what, 275 HP? Compared to a BDD, 240 HP? (wild guesses)

The Ralt will have newer, push rod suspension. Maybe better brakes?

It would be interesting to see data overlays.

[Jorma]

Not exactly the same models, but I had both a Chevron B34 and a Ralt RT-5. The Ralt was a much more sophisticated car and much faster....and more fun to drive once I got used to the tunnels.
Mike M.

[Rick Kirchner]

do you fit well in both?

[Jorma]

I did at the time, but that was 40 lbs. ago! (and about 30 years).
Mike M.

do you fit well in both?

[nomis]

I have the B42 with Hart 420R similar HP to the BDG and race in Historic categories in Australia. competition is from the 60s through to the early 1990 cars formula B to F1 cars. I have never been beaten by a RT4, the F1, F5000 and occasional F Holden have beaten me. The RT4 is a lovely car but the simplicity of the Chevron makes using and driving these old cars so much more fun
The flat bottom B42 will hold it's value too

[Tom Fraelich]

And for what it's worth the Chevron is a legal F70 car in the Monoposto Group. Not so with the newer RT4. Give some thought as to where you're going to race and with whom.

[Steel Sails]

About 285- 290 injected BDG
220-225 for the BDD

Can you elaborate?

My guesses (with no experience or real knowledge to back it up):

The RT-4 has tunnels, so should go around corners and enter straights faster.

The BDG is, what, 275 HP? Compared to a BDD, 240 HP? (wild guesses)

The Ralt will have newer, push rod suspension. Maybe better brakes?

It would be interesting to see data overlays.

[Rick Kirchner]

And for what it's worth the Chevron is a legal F70 car in the Monoposto Group. Not so with the newer RT4.

And that's unfortunate - because RT4s are 30-40 years old! Maybe a "F80-90" series is needed....

[Purple Frog]

I always thought the monoposto guys were cut from the same cloth as those collectors that think classic cars are only those with brass headlights.

[Steel Sails]

And that's unfortunate - because RT4s are 30-40 years old! Maybe a "F80-90" series is needed....

I have a Monoposto car so that’s not a consideration for me
Brabham BT29
regards

[Steel Sails]

You had sent me details on your car a few month back. Fantastic car but more than I want to spend.
regards

I have the B42 with Hart 420R similar HP to the BDG and race in Historic categories in Australia. competition is from the 60s through to the early 1990 cars formula B to F1 cars. I have never been beaten by a RT4, the F1, F5000 and occasional F Holden have beaten me. The RT4 is a lovely car but the simplicity of the Chevron makes using and driving these old cars so much more fun
The flat bottom B42 will hold it's value too

[stonebridge20]

About 285- 290 injected BDG
220-225 for the BDD

You need to find a better engine builder for your BDD's.

[Steel Sails]

You need to find a better engine builder for your BDD's.

Our series runs the Atlantic BDa /BDD with carbs
i have both a Dave Vegher and a Jennings BDG, who would you suggest?
regards

[provamo]

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