I started building my own fuel injection system maps for my old porsche.
Also played around with the old Volvo SU carbs (variable venturi, leather bladder) to provide a very torquey VW for autocross.
I figured, if I didn't have to worry about shifting in an autocross, and 2nd gear would get me from 15-40mph with plenty of torque, I could very easily win. I did win the First Time Driver award & 1st in two heats with my porsche -- a friend of mine's girlfriend won best in her division and an FTD in my car.
Ahh the good ole days.
I guess what I should do is build my electric boat now. I figure a Yamaha 135 hull with a single jet, 300 pounds of batteries where the fuel tank was, an electric motor... I should get a two hour duty cycle and a top speed of about 40mph -- and enough torque to tow me waterskiing on the lake that has banned internal combustion engines.
I guess a steam engine isn't internal combustion -- I could build a propane powered steam-engined day-boat.....
well, one day when I have more time.
