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Appendix F - F2000 Championship Series

1. 020 2 Reshaping of the valves is specifically prohibited 3 Alternate valve AE p n V34524 intake V34525 exhaust are permitted g Camshaft 1 Regrinding camshaft lobes is permitted providing they are ground to meet FORD and SCCA profile 2 Camshaft Lobe Centers 109 2 Lift at top of pushrod Inlet 0 231 002 Maximum Exhaust 0 232 002 Maximum Lift at spring cap Valve Lift Inlet 0 356 Maximum Zero tappet setting Exhaust 0 358 Maximum 3 Recontouring of the valve stem contact pad of the rocker arm is permitted provided the maximum lift at the spring cap is not exceeded 4 Offset camshaft sprocket dowels are permitted 5 Camshaft profile and lobe centers shall be checked using the official procedure published by SCCA 6 A camshaft that is a replica of the original camshaft and of the same material may be used h Valve Springs Valve springs and valve spring shims are unrestricted except that 1 Springs and shims shall be made of steel 2 No more than one spring shall be used per valve 3 Conically wound springs are not allowed 4 The standard spring cap and retainers shall be used Page 19 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations i Pushrods Minimum stem diameter 0 25 Overall length 7 64 Minimum Minimum weight 50 grams j Connect
2. e Pistons Standard 0 015 inch oversize or 0 030 inch oversize pistons may be used Piston Maximum diameter Standard 3 189 0 015 o s 3 204 0 030 o s 3 219 Depth of bowl 0 500 005 Minimum volume of bowl 31 5cc Maximum diameter of bowl 2 28 Centerline of wrist pin to crown 1 737 002 Overall height 3 30 Minimum weight w rings amp pin 485 grams Weight of pin 115 2 grams f Valves Distance apart at centers 1 540 020 Max diameter Inlet 1 502 Exhaust 1 252 Overall length Inlet 4 280 006 Exhaust 4 260 006 g Crankshaft Weight 23 Ibs 8 oz minimum The crankshaft from the Kent engine may be used h Carburetor Weber 32 DFM or DFD or Holley 5200 Venturi Diameter Primary 26mm Secondary 27mm Page 23 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations C 3 Honda Fit 1500 L15A7 Engine a General 1 No modifications to this engine are allowed except where specifically authorized within these rules This includes but is not limited to all fuel injection and engine management components electrical cooling and lubrication systems All systems are subject to test procedures and must conform to OEM specifications as stated in the Honda Fit factory service manual Honda PN 61TK600 and all superseding years or a
3. Formula 2000 Dimensions Table for general dimensional limitations C 8 Chassis Frame n The chassis shall be of steel space frame construction Monocoque type structures are prohibited o The soles of the driver s feet shall not extend beyond the front edge of the wheel rims in normal position i e pedals not depressed and shall remain behind the front bulkhead per SCCA GCR 9 4 5 The lower main frame rails shall be a minimum of 25 cm 9 8 inches apart inside dimension from the front bulkhead to the rear roll hoop p Forward facing braces that protect the driver s legs and feet shall extend from the front roll hoop to the front bulkhead The front bulkhead is defined as the transverse section of the frame immediately ahead of the pedals and drivers feet This does not preclude a secondary forward bulkhead ahead of this front bulkhead This secondary bulkhead may be constructed from aluminum plate q A stress bearing floor pan constructed from a minimum of 1 5 mm 060 inch heat treated aluminum sheet or 18 gage steel sheet is required At a minimum it shall extend from the front bulkhead to the rear roll hoop bulkhead Its curvature shall not exceed 25 4 mm 1 0 inch The floor pan Page 32 of 38 2013 Formula Race Promotions PO BOX 638 Sharon CT ph 860 364 5252 fx 860 364 9362 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations may be constructed in multiple sections The front bulkhead forward
4. P N 18634 standard size CP piston part 81 2 FF1600 or CP oversize piston part 81 2 FF1600 5 may be used 3 Alternate piston identified as follows is allowed P N AE M717D casting number 711 M 6110 AE Hepolite P N 20552 Casting 20548A Note Mahle pistons are not allowed 4 Dimensions and Weights Maximum diameter Standard 3 187 0 005 o s 3 192 Depth of bowl 0 470 minimum Maximum diameter of bowl 2 44 AE Hepolite 2 50 CP Piston Centerline of wrist pin to crown 1 702 002 Overall height 3 30 AE Hepolite 2 80 CP Piston Minimum weight 515 grams w clips pins and rings Weight of pin 115 2 grams Ring Groove Widths Top Groove 0 064 2nd Groove 0 0795 Oil Groove 0 159 Page 18 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations 5 Piston rings are unrestricted provided that A One oil control and two compression rings are used B No modification is made to the piston for the installation of rings C Pocketing of the piston valve reliefs is allowed up to a maximum of 050 to obtain the maximum combustion chamber volume f Valves 1 Dimensions Iron head Alloy head Distance apart at centers 1 540 020 1 570 020 Max diameter Inlet 1 560 Exhaust 1 340 Overall length Inlet 4 367 020 Exhaust 4 355
5. Promotions PO BOX 638 Sharon CT ph 860 364 5252 fx 860 364 9362 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations aforementioned English rules must comply with current SCCA FF rules Tires are governed by current Formula Race Promotions spec tire Competitors must have the English FF rules in their possession and present same upon request C 15 Cars Registered Prior To 1 1 86 The following specifications are for cars registered prior to J anuary 1 1986 and for Technical Inspection only No cars are to be built to these specifications as of January 1 1986 A Chassis Frame The chassis is defined as the frame It shall be a steel space frame Monocoque type structures are prohibited Sheet material affixed to the frame by welding bonding or riveting or by bolts or screws Page 37 of 38 2013 Formula Race Promotions PO BOX 638 Sharon CT ph 860 364 5252 fx 860 364 9362 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations which are six 6 inch centers are defined as stress bearing panels The undertray for safety reasons shall be a stress bearing panel Its curvature shall not exceed one 1 inch The mountings for brake and clutch pedals and cylinders and for the instrument panel and the bulkhead panel behind the driver may be stress bearing No other stress bearing panels are permitted Brackets for mounting components such as the engine transmission suspension pick ups instruments clutch and
6. The Ignition Timing may only be varied by vacuum and or mechanical means It is prohibited to use any other method or component to trigger distribute or time the ignition w Only the standard inlet manifold shall be used The ports may be reshaped by the removal of metal as long as the following dimensions are maintained maximum size at head face 1 437 36 5mm maximum size at carburetor flange 3 405 86 5mm x 1 595 40 5mm The carburetor seat face may be machined to horizontal in the fore to aft plane The diameter of the ports may exceed the above listed dimensions if the casting bore is untouched and in its original state The water passages in the inlet manifold may be plugged Holes in the inlet manifold resulting from the removal of emission vacuum lines shall be plugged x Gaskets and seals are unrestricted except for the cylinder head gasket that has the requirements listed in B 3 D 2 and the intake gasket The intake gasket thickness must not exceed 1 1mm Intake gasket is not to be construed as a spacer y Pump fan and generator drive pulleys are unrestricted Page 9 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations z The crankcase breather may be altered or removed but all breathers Shall discharge into a catch tank aa Mechanical tachometer drives may be fitted bb Generators are optional cc S
7. The oil pan must be as supplied by HPD No modifications are permitted 2 Oil feed pump must be stock Honda Fit No modifications are permitted Oil pressure may be adjusted for wear a The oil pressure sensor location must be as supplied by HPD b It is recommended that oil pressure be maintained at the factory service manual specification 3 The scavenge pump must be as supplied from HPD No modifications are permitted a Rotor length 25 400mm 1 000 inches b Rotor outside diameter 44 400mm 1 748 inches 4 Scavenge drive pulleys must be as supplied by HPD Drive belt manufacture is unrestricted provided the belt type and dimensions are as specified by HPD 5 Hose routing and filter system are unrestricted o Cooling System 1 Water pump and water pump pulley must be stock Honda Fit parts No modifications are permitted Honda PN 19200 RBO 003 Pump water Honda PN 19224 RBO 000 Pulley water pump 2 The water inlet and outlet at engine must be as supplied by HPD The thermostat is unrestricted provided the housing is not modified The thermostat bypass may be plugged 3 Drive belt manufacture is unrestricted provided it is designed for use with Honda Fit crank pulley 4 Radiator is unrestricted p Electrical Equipment 1 The ECU and engine electrical harness must be as supplied by HPD No modifications are permitted 2 The ECU will be a sealed unit supplied by HPD The ECU maps and inputs must not be modified The ECU is ca
8. aerodynamic influence on the stability of the vehicle shall be firmly fixed with no provisions for adjustment to vary downforce g Side mounted radiators behind the front wheels may extend beyond the 95cm 37 4 inches limitation but not beyond a vertical plane passing through the centerlines of the front and rear tires Any portion of a radiator that extends beyond the 95cm 37 4 inches limitation cannot be covered with any type of shrouding Radiators mounted in front of the front wheels are considered front mounted and cannot exceed the 95cm 37 4 inches limitation 2 Wings and other airfoil devices which have the principal effect of creating aerodynamic down thrust are prohibited Airfoil Any device or part of a car excepting normal and conventionally styled bodywork which has a principal effect of creating aerodynamic downthrust Within this definition may be included forward facing gaps or openings in the bodywork but shall not include spoilers in the form of raised surfaces continuous with the body surface and not wider than the body surface 3 It is the intent of these rules to minimize the use of ground effects to achieve aerodynamic down force on the vehicle Thus for the full width of the body between the front and rear axles the lower surface surface licked by the air stream shall not exceed 2 54cm 1 inch deviation from the horizontal in any longitudinal section through that surface This is not to be inter
9. cam cover seating surface and the lower plane of the head Only the Ford RFYS4E6090AC or RFYS4E6090AD head is allowed The only allowed camshafts are the Ford L913B YSAA intake and L913B C2B exhaust The original unmodified Ford camshaft and crankshaft timing pulleys must be used Required camshaft timings are as follows Intake centerline 116 117 degrees ATDC Exhaust centerline 106 107 degrees BTDC b Pistons crankshaft and rods may be replaced only with standard original Ford replacement parts The crankshaft may be ground or polished for the purpose of installing oversize main or rod bearings The rod journals must remain stock and the rods may not be bored or remanufactured in any way The rod and crankshaft bearings may be replaced only with original or oversized Ford bearings The required original crankshaft main bearing journal dimension is 2 282 2 283 inches and the required original crankshaft rod journal dimension is 1 846 1 847 inches The corresponding main journal dimensions for oversized bearings are either 2 273 2 274 inches or 2 263 2 264 inches the corresponding rod journal dimensions for oversized bearings are either 1 837 1 838 inches or 1 827 1 828 inches The crankshaft centerline to deck dimension is 8 378 inches and may not be altered The main bearing housing bore is 2 452 2 453 inches and the rod housing bore is 1 9642 1 9650 inches Only original Ford rod bolts with a minimum weight of 24 6 grams or ARP rod
10. f Combined minimum weight of piston piston pin and connecting rod 543 5 grams 18 85 ounces 4 Piston rings must be as used in the Fit engine Two compression rings and one 3 piece oil control ring must be used a The standard ring pack PN 13011 RB1 004 Riken or 13011 RB1 006 Nippon b No modification of the piston is permitted for the installation of rings c Ring groove widths Top ring groove 1 04mm 0 0409 inches 0 01mm Middle groove 1 02mm 0 04016 inches 0 01mm Oil ring groove 2 00mm 0 07874 0 01mm d Ring gaps must be from 0 006 inch to 0 024 inch Cylinder Head 1 The only permitted heads are Honda PN 12200 RBO GO00 2009 2010 US spec 12200 RP3 A00 2010 2012 US spec 12200 RBO 000 Japan Spec 2 The gasket face of the cylinder head may be resurfaced to a service limit of 0 2mm 0 008 inches based on a height of 120 0mm 4 720 inches However the maximum compression ratio of 10 55 1 may not be exceeded 3 The cylinder head must not be ported polished or machined The original casting must not be modified in any way or polished 4 Head gasket to be stock Honda Fit PN 12251 RBO 004 Minimum compressed thickness of 0 76 mm 0 05mm 5 Cylinder head breather restrictor must be used as supplied by HPD unmodified PN 15262 F21S A200 Page 25 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regul
11. frame rails shall be a minimum of 25 cm 9 8 inches apart inside dimension from the front bulkhead to the main roll hoop Forward facing braces that protect the driver s legs and feet shall extend from the front roll hoop to the front bulkhead The front bulkhead is defined as the transverse section of the frame immediately ahead of the pedals and drivers feet This does not preclude a secondary forward bulkhead ahead of this front bulkhead This secondary bulkhead may be constructed from aluminum plate A stress bearing floor pan constructed from a minimum of 1 5 mm 060 inch heat treated aluminum sheet or 18 gage steel sheet is required At a minimum it shall extend from the front bulkhead to the main roll hoop bulkhead Its curvature shall not exceed 25 4 mm 1 0 inch The floor pan may be constructed in multiple sections The front bulkhead forward roll hoop dash hoop bulkhead and main hoop bulkhead may also utilize stress bearing panels No other stress bearing panels are allowed Stress Bearing Panel Definition Any sheet material that is attached to the frame by welding bonding riveting threaded fasteners or any combination thereof the centers of which are located closer than 15 cm 6 inches The distance between fasteners is measured on the surface of the panels No Page 1 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regu
12. from the bar to the reference area surfaces The total maximum vertical distance additive upward and downward from the bar to any part of the reference area surfaces shall be 2 5 cm 1 0 inch Skid blocks and or rub strips are not included in this measurement No aerodynamic devices for example skirts body sides skid planks undertrays skid blocks etc may extend more than 1 cm 4 inches below the reference area An example of venturi tunnels is shown in the following figure B 5 Aerodynamic Aids a b A wing shall be defined as any shape that has a leading edge and a trailing edge and creates downforce Both front and rear wings are a requirement for F2000 See Formula 2000 Dimensions Table Cockpit or remote adjustment is not permitted Wings and airfoils shall not be adjusted while the car is in motion Any part of the car which that has an influence on the aerodynamic stability of the vehicle shall be firmly attached with no provisions for adjustment to vary downforce while the car is in motion It is not permitted to duct air through any part of the bodywork for the purpose of aerodynamic downforce There shall be no forward facing gaps or openings in or about the bodywork with the exception of those necessary for engine cooling engine air inlet shock or brake cooling All ducted air for heat Page 4 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Champion
13. in the case aft of the final drive Page 31 of 38 2013 Formula Race Promotions PO BOX 638 Sharon CT ph 860 364 5252 fx 860 364 9362 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations C 5 Final Drive Any final drive unit may be used except a Drive shall be to rear wheels only b The differential cannot be modified in any way to limit its normal function Torque biasing limited slip and locked differentials are prohibited C 6 Clutch The use of any single plate clutch is permitted provided no modification is made to the flywheel other than changing the points of attachment of the clutch to the flywheel and provided that it shall have an operable clutch system Carbon Fiber clutches are not permitted C 7 General Construction Restrictions NOTE Contained herein are the 1986 Formula F chassis construction requirements revised January 1 2013 All new Formula F are to be built to these specifications Any class specific differences are stated explicitly For cars registered prior to January 1 1986 see section SCCA GCR B 21 e Titanium boron beryllium lithium aluminum alloys and metal matrix composites are prohibited f Composite materials containing fibers with a tensile modulus in excess of 100 GPa this definition includes carbon fiber Kevlar Zylon and Dyneema are prohibited unless specifically permitted g Fuel Capacity Maximum capacity 41 liters 10 8 gallons h Refer to the Formula F and
14. is prohibited It is not permitted to attach spoilers fairings or other devices that may exert downforce to the movable suspension members If the suspension member is of streamline or airfoil cross section it shall be symmetrical about its horizontal axis Brake lines may be attached to suspension members Brake lines may be enclosed in a symmetrical fairing C 11 Brakes Unrestricted except a Maximum of 2 pistons allowed per caliper Calipers must be ferrous or aluminum alloy b Brake rotors are restricted to ferrous material C 12 Wheels Wheels are unrestricted except that a Material is unrestricted providing it is metal b Diameter shall be thirteen 13 inches c Rim width shall not exceed 5 5 inches C 13 Weight Minimum weight as qualified or raced with driver 1050 Ibs Ford Cortina Engine 1100 Ibs Ford Kent and Honda Fit Engines C 14 Euro Spec F1600 Those cars constructed under the English FF regulations must comply with the following Articles as published in the English FF regulations Formula Ford 1600 Formula Ford Championship of Great Britain Dated 01 01 2010 Version 1 Article 3 Bodywork and Dimensions Article 13 Cockpit Article 15 Safety Structure Appendix A excepting wheel width and ground clearance Allowed engines 1600cc Ford Kent or 1500cc Honda Fit per SCCA rules Wheels weight transmission and all other items not specifically governed by the Page 36 of 38 2013 Formula Race
15. may be substituted provided that the replacement cover affords no additional function than that of the original stock cover relocated text from 8 below 6 The crankshaft and main bearing caps may be treated with salt bath nitriding cover under SAE specification AMS 2755A tuftriding etc 7 Any oil or lubricants may be used 8 Water pump fan and generator alternator pulley s are unrestricted 9 Exhaust Outlets Exhaust outlets on cars registered after January 1 1986 shall not extend more than 60 cm 23 60 behind the centerline of the rear axle and shall be positioned between 10 cm 3 9 and 60 cm 23 6 from the ground measured to the bottom of the exhaust pipe Exhaust Outlets Cars registered prior to January 1 1986 A It is recommended that all exhaust outlets be no longer than 60cm 23 60 behind the centerline of the rear axle and positioned between 30cm 11 8 and 60cm 23 6 from the ground B For cars unable to comply with the above rule A they shall have a support bracket that attaches within six 6 inches of the outlet end and the support bracket shall extend no more than thirty 30 degrees from vertical to the rear Beginning J anuary 1 1986 it is mandatory for all F1600 cars C 2 Cortina Engine All of D 1 applies to the Cortina engine except as specified in this section Components shall not be interchanged between the Kent and Cortina versions of the engine unless specifically authorized
16. must be used with no modifications allowed 2 Minimum weight 27 7 Ibs No pilot bearing pulsar or hardware 3 Maximum stroke at piston 89 55mm 3 526 inches 4 Main and rod bearings must not be modified in any way OEM bearings must be used from within the standard range as allowed in the Honda Fit factory service manual 5 The crank pulsar must not be altered in any way 6 The crank pulley balancer must not be altered or modified in any way a Minimum weight 3 90 Ibs b Honda PN 13810 RBO 003 Page 24 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations d Connecting Rods 1 Stock Honda Fit connecting rod must be used PN 13320 RB1 000 2 Minimum connecting rod weight with cap and bolts 280 0 grams 9 88 ounces 3 Maximum connecting rod length center to center 149 05mm 5 868 inches e Pistons f 1 Honda Fit OEM standard size pistons PN 13010 RB1 000 must be used 2 The use of over size pistons is not permitted 3 Piston dimensions and weights a Maximum standard piston diameter measured at a point 16mm from the bottom of the skirt 72 990mm 2 8736 inches b Centerline of wrist pin to crown maximum 26 21mm 1 032 inches c Maximum overall height from skirt to crown edge 47 80mm 1 882 inches d Minimum weight 198 0 grams 6 984 ounces e Minimum weight of piston pin 66 grams 2 25 ounces
17. permitted The pistons rods crankshaft and flywheel may be lightened to their stated minimum weights It is permitted to polish parts of the engine providing the contour of the part is not altered and can be recognized as the original part Pistons may be balanced to the minimum weight by removing weight from the pin boss Page 16 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations the underside of the piston crown or the bottom edge of the Figure 1 skirt Gas porting re profiling or any other modification to the piston other than expressly permitted herein is prohibited Knife edging the crankshaft throws is not permitted 7 Compression Ratio Maximum compression ratio 9 3 to 1 The following specifications are used in determining compression ratio A Maximum bore size 3 200 B Minimum cylinder volume at Top Dead Center 42 0cc C Maximum valve protrusion from head surface 040 D Only approved head gaskets may be used see D 1 c 3 b Block 1 Bore may be enlarged for clearance between cylinder and piston 2 Cylinder sleeves may be fitted The top surface of the block may be milled or surface ground to obtain the maximum compression ratio specified above Any steel center main bearing cap may be used The oil pump mounting face on the block may be machined for the purpose of fitting an oil pump 3 The 160
18. roll hoop dash hoop bulkhead and main hoop bulkhead may also utilize stress bearing panels No other stress bearing panels are allowed Stress Bearing Panel Definition Any sheet material that is attached to the frame by welding bonding riveting threaded fasteners or any combination thereof the centers of which are located closer than 15 cm 6 inches The distance between fasteners is measured on the surface of the panels No materials other than aluminum or sheet steel are allowed for use as stress bearing panels Stabilized materials honeycomb are not permitted as stress bearing panels The area between the upper and lower main frame tubes from the front roll hoop bulkhead to the rear roll hoop bulkhead shall be protected by at least one of the following methods to prevent the intrusion of objects into the cockpit Panels may extend forward to the secondary bulkhead of C 8 p and aft to the front face of the engine to protect the fuel cell 4 Panel s minimum of either 1 5 mm 060 inch heat treated aluminum 6061 T6 or equivalent or 18 gage steel attached to the outside of the main frame tubes 5 Reinforced body consisting of at least two layers of 5 ounce bi directional laminated Kevlar material incorporated into the body which shall be securely fastened to the frame 5 or more layers are highly recommended 6 Composite panels attached to the outside of the main frame tubes These panels must be at least 1 5 mm 060 i
19. series engine and the 1971 74 Pinto Capri 2 liter single overhead camshaft engine shall conform to the following specifications The nominal bore is 90 84mm and the nominal stroke is 76 95mm Note All blocks shall contain casting number HM6015BA HM6015AA HM6015BB HM6015AB HM6015DA or HM6015AD Dashes in the casting number are not relevant Production tolerances are permitted providing the total swept volume does not exceed 2000cc a The rockers shall remain entirely unmodified Alternate manufac turers may be used as long as the original materials and dimensions are the same Camshafts must be from Ford Motor Company or Crower part E57553 FF2000 or any camshaft that is a replica of the original and of the same material may be used Camshaft geometry shall be stock An alternate optional camshaft Elgin part number 2000FC may be used only in the original iron head Regrinding camshaft lobes is permitted as long as the camshaft lobe center is 112 2 Offset keys are permitted Tuftriding or Parkerizing is permitted Maximum valve lift at determined points by camshaft rotation will be established The use of a low rate substitute valve spring is permitted Load characteristics of special checking spring twelve 12 Ibs at 1 417 inches thirty 30 Ibs at 1 000 inches An adjustable camshaft sprocket which retains the same number of teeth and pitch as the stock sprocket may be used b A standard crankshaft shall be used or
20. which are not defined as chassis frame or suspension or running gear are unrestricted unless otherwise restricted by the GCR Titanium is prohibited C Body 1 Definition of Bodywork Internally All visible parts of the passenger compartment a The bodywork opening giving access to the cockpit shall have the following minimal dimensions Length 60cm 23 622 inches Width 45cm 17 72 inches This width extends over a length of 30cm 11 811 inches minimum This minimal rectangular opening may exist anywhere forward of the firewall Forward facing roll bar cage bracing and required padding will not be considered in these dimensions b The driver s seat shall be capable of being entered without the manipulation or removal of any part or panel Page 38 of 38 2013 Formula Race Promotions PO BOX 638 Sharon CT ph 860 364 5252 fx 860 364 9362 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations c Bodywork including fuel tanks shall not exceed a maximum width of 95cm 37 4 inches d No part of the bodywork and aerodynamic devices shall exceed the height of a horizontal plane 90cm 35 4 inches above the ground The safety roll bar roll cage and engine air box are not included in this height restriction Measurements are to be made in any condition driver on board e No part of the bodywork shall extend more than 100cm 39 inches behind the centerline of the rear axles f Any specific part of the car which has an
21. 0 Fiesta block is permitted as a replacement part 4 The Ford Racing block part number M 6010 16K is permitted as a replacement part Page 17 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations Cylinder Head 1 Ports may be reshaped by the removal of metal as long as the port diameter at the manifold face of the head does not exceed the following dimensions Inlet 1 50 Exhaust 1 20 2 The use of the Pierce aluminum cylinder head is permitted 3 The following head gaskets are allowed A Ford Part 931M6051AA B Payen Part AH 750 C Felpro Part 8360PT 1 d Inlet Manifold 1 The ports may be reshaped by the removal of metal as long as the following dimensions are maintained Maximum dimension at head face 1 340 2 Carburetor Flange Maximum dimensions at carburetor flange see Figure 1 3 The carburetor face of the inlet manifold may be machined to the horizontal to compensate for fore aft tilt of the carburetor 4 Epoxy exposed in the manifold used to make repairs is acceptable providing the total area is less than 0 75 square inches 5 The water passages in the inlet manifold may be plugged Holes in the inlet manifold resulting from the removal of emission vacuum lines shall be plugged e Pistons 1 Standard or 0 005 inch oversize pistons shall be used 2 Standard size AE pistons P N 18649 casting
22. 2 5 cm 1 0 inch An undertray beneath the engine bell housing and or gearbox is not required 1 Mirrors and any primarily vertical bodywork for example cockpit or radiator sides that are oriented 45 degrees or greater relative to the ground may extend laterally past the outer edges of the floor pan and or undertray and are not subject to these reference area restrictions 2 Fairings for streamlining suspension pickups are not subject to these Page 3 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations reference area restrictions but shall be symmetrical about their horizontal axis 3 The perimeter of any reference area surface that transitions upward to any bodywork may use a maximum 2 5 cm 1 0 inch radius and shall be included in the reference surface measurement b Measurement for compliance of the defined area shall be performed as C follows 1 A non flexible straight edge bar shall be placed against the lower surface of the reference area in a suitable section unworn and flat enough to prevent rocking of the bar from which the bar can be oriented to measure all parts of the reference area The competitor shall be responsible for the availability and condition of such a surface The bar shall be of sufficient length to reach all portions of the reference area from that surface 2 All measurements shall be taken vertically
23. 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations B F2000 Preparation Rules F2000 is a Restricted class Therefore any allowable modifications changes or additions are as stated herein There are no exceptions IF IN DOUBT DON T Homologation is required for all cars registered after January 1 1983 Description Single seater racing cars as defined by these regulations B 1 General Construction Restrictions NOTE Contained herein are the 1986 Formula F chassis construction requirements revised January 1 2013 All new Formula 2000 cars are to be built to these specifications For cars registered prior to January 1 1986 see section SCCA GCR B 21 a b Titanium boron beryllium lithium aluminum alloys and metal matrix composites are prohibited Composite materials containing fibers with a tensile modulus in excess of 100 GPa this definition includes carbon fiber Kevlar Zylon and Dyneema are prohibited unless specifically permitted Fuel Capacity Maximum capacity 41 liters 10 8 gallons Refer to the Formula F and F2000 Dimensions Table for general dimensional limitations B 2 Chassis Frame The chassis shall be of steel space frame construction Monocoque type structures are prohibited The soles of the driver s feet shall not extend beyond the front edge of the wheel rims in normal position i e pedals not depressed and shall remain behind the front bulkhead per SCCA GCR 9 4 5 The lower main
24. a Compression Ratio Maximum compression ratio 10 0 to 1 The following specifications are used in determining compression ratio 1 64cc top ring to top of piston 5 60cc head gasket Minimum unswept volume per cylinder 44 4cc original engine with standard pistons 45 1cc original engine with 030 o s pistons b Block The 1600 Pinto block P N DIFZ 6010 C may be used as a replacement for the Cortina block Standard Pinto tappets P N DORY 6500A and DIFZ 6500A may also be used when this block is used as a Cortina replacement c Cylinder head Ports may be reshaped by the removal of metal as long as the port diameter at the manifold face of the head does not exceed the following Page 22 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations dimensions Inlet 1 50 Exhaust 1 16 Combustion chamber Minimum depth 0 115 Maximum length 3 15 Minimum volume per cylinder 7 8cc Reshaping is prohibited Ford Pinto cylinder head P N DORY 6049B is permitted d Inlet Manifold The ports may be reshaped by the removal of metal as long as the following dimensions are maintained Maximum Size at head face Cyl 1 amp 4 1 48 x 1 28 Cyl 2 amp 3 25 Maximum size at carburetor flange 3 060 x 1 389 Maximum width 3 80 Primary choke end radius 709 Secondary choke end radius 787
25. acks Remove the choke butterflies and linkage Use an alternate carburetor gasket provided it is the same thickness as the original gasket and doesn t exceed the manifold opening dimensions 8 Modify the carburetor housing for the installation of throttle NOR WN Page 20 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations shaft bearings provided the modification serves no other purpose n Fuel Pump Unrestricted o Exhaust Manifold Unrestricted p Lubrication System Lubrication system is unrestricted any oil pump and oil sump permitted dry sump is permitted Localized machining of the cylinder block is permitted to allow fitting of the oil pump Dry sump system is permitted q Cooling System Cooling system is unrestricted Any radiator fan water pump and drive belt permitted Pump fan generator drive belt Unrestricted r Electrical Equipment Distributor Distributors are unrestricted provided the original drive location and housing are retained The distributor is defined as the component that triggers the LT current and distributes the HT current The ignition timing may only be varied by vacuum and or mechanical means It is prohibited to use any other method or component to trigger distribute or time the ignition The vacuum advance mechanism may be removed and the distributor advance plate may be secured by solderi
26. airs to the cam towers to facilitate replacement of cam bearing and or replacements of broken or cracked towers is permitted as long as the cam Page 8 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations bearing center line is not changed and that one original cam tower is retained Line boring of cam bearing caps is permitted n Balancing of reciprocating and rotating parts is permitted only by removal of metal from locations so provided by the manufacturer o Non standard rocker covers are permitted providing they in no way improve the performance of the engine p Standard valve spring retainers shall be used and single valve springs only are permitted Shims are permitted and valve springs are otherwise free q Exhaust system and manifold are unrestricted within SCCA safety regulations r Lubrication system is unrestricted dry sump is permitted Localized machining of the cylinder block is permitted to allow fitting of the oil pump s Oil coolers are unrestricted t Cooling system unrestricted The radiator if housed in or incorporating a cowl air scoop deflector shall comply with body regulations u Fuel Pump Unrestricted v Distributors are unrestricted providing they retain the original drive and location The distributor is defined as the component which triggers the L T current and distributes the H T current
27. all be placed against the lower surface of the reference area in a suitable section unworn and flat enough to prevent rocking of the bar from which the bar can be oriented to measure all parts of the reference area The competitor shall be responsible for the availability of such a surface The bar shall be of sufficient length to reach all portions of the reference area from that surface 2 All measurements shall be taken vertically from the bar to the reference area surfaces The total maximum vertical distance additive upward and downward from the bar to any part of the reference area surfaces shall be 2 54 cm Skid blocks and or rub strips are not included in this measurement No aerodynamic devices e g skirts body sides skid planks undertrays skid blocks etc may extend more than 1 cm 394 inches below the reference area Shaping of the lower surfaces to create venturi type tunnels is prohibited An example of venturi tunnels is shown in the following figure e It is not permitted to duct air through any part of the bodywork for the purpose of aerodynamic downforce All ducted air for heat exchangers shall pass through those heat exchangers Page 34 of 38 2013 Formula Race Promotions PO BOX 638 Sharon CT ph 860 364 5252 fx 860 364 9362 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations f Carbon fiber is not permitted in any external bodywork Cockpit interior panels internal ductwork a
28. any crankshaft that is a replica of the original crankshaft and of the same material may be used Spot machining to achieve balance is permitted Tuftriding Parkerizing shot peening shot blasting and polishing are permitted Minimum weight twenty seven point five 27 5 Ibs c The flywheel shall be a standard component or the approved alternate Elite 001 The minimum weight is 10 5 Ibs with ring gear The flywheel may be machined to achieve minimum weight Spot machining to achieve balance is permitted Flywheel bolts are free and locating dowels are permitted A 1600 GT starter ring may be fitted The use of any single plate clutch is permitted provided no modification is made to the flywheel other than changing the points of attachment of the clutch to the flywheel Carbon fiber clutches are not permitted Page 6 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations d Maximum compression ratio will be controlled as follows 1 Minimum Cylinder Head combustion chamber volume 49cc not including head gasket Polishing and or tooling of the cylinder head to achieve only the required combustion chamber volume is permitted 2 Standard Ford gasket Fel Pro 8361PT or Ferrea part number G50100 may be used Gaskets will have a minimum thickness of 0 9mm minimum diameter of cylinder aperture of 92mm 3 Pistons shall not protrude above cyl
29. ations g Camshaft 1 The only permitted camshaft is PN 14110 RB1 J00 must not be modified 2 The CMP pulse cam trigger plate must be as supplied Honda PN 14221 RBO 003 3 The camshaft and crankshaft sprockets must be as supplied Honda PNs 14211 RBO J00 and 13621 RBO 003 respectively Cam timing must not be altered the timing chain must be installed as specified in the Honda Fit factory service manual The timing chain sprocket cover and crankshaft pulley may not be altered With the engine at TDC No 1 cylinder the UP mark on the camshaft sprocket must be at the top and the TDC grooves on the camshaft sprocket must line up with the top edge of the cylinder head a Timing chain Honda PN 14401 RB1 003 b Case assy chain sprocket cover PN 11410 RB1 000 c Pulley comp crankshaft PN 13810 RBO 003 d Cam timing at lobe centers at 1mm after opening to 1mm before closing i Exhaust 119 degrees 1 0 degree ii Intake VTEC on 111 degrees 1 0 degree 4 Camshaft profile and lobe centers shall be checked using the official procedure published by the SCCA 5 Cam lobe heights Intake Primary 35 240mm secondary 36 200mm exhaust 35 490mm 6 Valve lift measured at the retainer a Exhaust 9 200mm b Intake VTEC off 8 680mm c Intake VTEC on 9 900mm 7 Valve rockers must not be modified in any way a Honda PN 14620 RB1 010 Arm Assy rocker 8 The VTEC system must be stock The VTEC activation valve mu
30. bolts with a minimum weight of 23 5 grams may be used c Only original stock Ford replacement piston rings may be used The ring end gaps may not be altered and must remain as manufactured by Ford All of the rings must be installed including the complete oil scraper assembly The piston bore may be honed solely to allow piston ring seating The first and second compression rings must be installed in the positions designated by Ford d All surfaces on the head block rods pistons and crankshaft must remain as manufactured by Ford and may not be altered in any way The original casting marks and cast surfaces must remain as cast and also meet all of the Ford design values and tolerances as Stated in the Ford factory manual or as delineated in these specifications The block may not be decked Only Ford Zetec ZX3 blocks with block numbers RFYS4G6015AA or RFYS4G6015AD or RFYS4G6015AE are permitted The required compression ratio is 9 6 1 the required standard bore is 3 3390 3 3410 inches and the required stroke is 3 461 inches The maximum bore dimension of 3 3410 inch is intended to allow for cylinder wear only It is not Page 11 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations permitted to machine to this dimension This measurement will be taken 250 below the block deck where the bore is untouched by the piston ring e Flywhe
31. brake components and body panels may be non ferrous of any shape and fastened to the frame in any manner Gussets are defined as of steel fastened to a maximum of two 2 members and are specifically permitted The firewall portion of the bulkhead panel shall extend the full width of the cockpit and be as high as the top of the carburetor Forward facing air ducts may be installed for the purpose of delivering air directly to the engine area Air duct openings may be located within the cockpit provided the firewall is extended to prevent flame and debris from reaching the driver Any shape may be used to form firewall extension All firewall inlets shall prohibit passage of flame and debris B Suspension and Running Gear Suspension is defined as the system of springs shock absorbers A arms links etc supporting the vehicle on its axles Sway bars sway bar links steering rack housings steering links etc are not classified as suspension or running gear for this application All components shall be of steel with the exception of hubs hub adapters rear hub carriers and bearings and bushings Front hub carrier material shall be of steel or aluminum alloy The materials for front and rear hub carriers on cars manufactured after J anuary 1 1983 will be only steel or aluminum alloy Springs steel only titanium is prohibited Shock absorbers Design Unrestricted Casing Material Steel or aluminum alloy All components
32. do not explicitly allow a modification then it may not be done The philosophy of the Zetec engine in FC is to allow limited engine rebuilds but no performance modifications to the engine Blue printing balancing head porting polishing etc are strictly prohibited and against the spirit of the Zetec formula Where Ford part numbers are specified normal industry part number supersession is expected and the superseding part numbers are automatically included a The cylinder head may not be ported or polished Machining the cylinder head is not permitted except as specified in these rules A standard three angle production valve job is required and the only allowed angles are those defined in the Ford factory manual The intake valve seats must be 30 45 70 with the 45 face a minimum 1 5 mm wide The exhaust valve seats must be 30 Page 10 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations 45 55 with the 45 seat 1 5 mm wide minimum The camshaft valves springs and shim bucket components must be original Ford parts and may not be modified in any way Only original unmodified Ford parts may be used for direct replacement The camshafts must remain as ground by Ford no polishing is permitted Valve seats may not be replaced The head may not be surfaced or milled beyond the minimum thickness of 5 230 measured between the
33. e removed and blocked off by the blanking plate provided by HPD except the VTEC activation valve The VTEC activation valve must be retained it must be functioning 2 Air filter is unrestricted 3 The use of unleaded premium pump gas 91 93 RON is recommended 4 The use of the following non standard replacement parts is permitted provided their use does not result in any unauthorized modification of any other component a Fasteners nuts bolts screws washers studs etc Head bolts rod bolts flywheel bolts and crank pulley bolt must be used as provided by Honda and HPD b Gaskets and seals except those specified in the above rules c Spark plugs d Mechanical tachometer and analog gauges e Oil and lubricants are unrestricted HPD strongly recom mends the use of oil and lubricants as described in the Honda Fit factory service manual f The oil filler cap may be removed and plugged C 4 Transmission Any transmission may be used with not more than four 4 forward gears and an operational reverse gear a The use of automatic and or sequentially shifted gearbox is prohibited b Electronic assisted gear change mechanisms and electronically controlled differentials are prohibited c Gearboxes with shafts that are transverse to the longitudinal axis of the chassis are not allowed The sole exception are the gearbox final drive crownwheel shaft axis and final drive shafts half shafts All change gears must be located
34. ear of the cockpit C 9 Bodywork For the purposes of this section bodywork includes all panels external to the chassis frame and licked directly by the air stream This includes Page 33 of 38 2013 Formula Race Promotions PO BOX 638 Sharon CT ph 860 364 5252 fx 860 364 9362 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations panels above or below the floor pan and the bottoms of any side pods a The bodywork opening giving access to the cockpit shall have the following minimum dimensions Length 60cm 23 62 inches Width 45cm 17 72 inches This width extends over a length of 30cm 11 81 inches minimum This minimum rectangular opening may exist anywhere forward of the firewall Forward facing roll bar cage bracing and padding will not be considered in these dimensions b The driver s seat shall be capable of being entered without the manipulation or removal of any part or panel with the exception of the steering wheel and or drivers head surround The steering wheel and the surround must be removable by the driver and or safety workers without the use of any tools Readily legible removal instructions for safety workers are recommended c Bodywork including undertrays floor pan spoiler and any attached components except for suspension components shall not exceed a maximum width of 95cm 37 40 inches No part of the bodywork rear spoiler or exhaust system shall extend more than 100cm 39 37 inches be
35. ed The current specification SCCA Club map is required Failure to use the current F2kCS map will result in an automatic penalty of 1 year suspension from F2kCS racing The map is available on the F2kCS web site k Intake manifold and fuel injection components The Quicksilver Race Engines QSRE intake air scoop intake manifold throttle bodies air horns fuel rail and injector system are required and must be used with no modifications of any kind The only allowed intake manifold and throttle body combination is the 0138 manifold available through QSRE Only stock Ford fuel injectors may be used and they may not be modified in any way Fuel injectors may be replaced only with stock Ford injector part number 0280155887 XS4U AA l Intake restrictor The QSRE 1975 intake restrictor must be used Page 12 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations It must not be modified in any way The new restrictor internal diameter is 1 340 inches and this value cannot be exceeded in any measurement of the diameter The restrictor port centerlines or shape may not be altered m Engines will be mounted and aligned fore and aft in the chassis n The addition of material by any means to any component is prohibited o Non standard rocker covers are permitted providing they in no way improve the performance of the engine p Oi
36. el The minimum weight is 8 0 Ibs and any weight removal from the specified flywheel must come from the clutch plate surface Only the Quarter Master QM107160 flywheel may be used f Any 7 inch single plate or double plate non carbon fiber clutch is allowed g Any oil pan is allowed The oil pan may not contain an oil scraper between the oil pan and the block No device in the oil pan may be contoured to the crankshaft assembly to function as an oil scraper nor may any device be closer to the rotating crankshaft assembly than 0 5 inches h Any three stage oil pump with a maximum of two scavenge stages is allowed The maximum scavenge rotor dimensions are 1 600 inches in diameter and 1 375 inches in length The minimum pressure rotor dimensions are 1 600 inches in diameter and 0 863 inches in length i The exhaust system manifold tubing OD must be 1 5 inches and the manifold tubes must be a minimum of 24 inches in length and must terminate into a single exhaust pipe through a 4 into 1 collector The collector angles must be the standard 15 degree bend 30 degree included angle with an exit diameter of 2 inches The tail pipe must be a minimum of 24 inches in length The tail pipe includes a muffler if present as long as the inlet and outlet pipes of the muffler are the same diameter as the tail pipe 4 into 2 into 1 exhaust collectors or reduced diameter venturi sections are prohibited j ECU The Pectel T2 unit is requir
37. ength 54 52mm 2 Valve spring shims are not permitted j Compression Ratio The maximum compression ratio is 10 55 to 1 utilizing Honda Fit factory service manual limits Carbon may be removed k Intake Manifold and Fuel System 1 The lower manifold must be stock Honda Fit parts It is not permitted to add or remove material No coating is permitted on the exterior or interior of the manifold SCCA Club Racing will have a standard port model for comparison Honda PN 17100 RB1 000 2 The upper manifold air box and throttle body assembly must be used as delivered from HPD External throttle return springs are unrestricted a Air filters are unrestricted All air entering the engine must pass through the air filter prior to entering the throttle body No devices such as but not limited to air horn s trumpet s bell mouth s velocity stack s vortex generators and or turning vanes are permitted inside the air filter or between the air filter and the throttle body 3 All gaskets and sensors utilized on the inlet manifold from head to throttle body must be Honda Fit OEM or HPD supplied a Gasket In manifold 17105 RBO 004 Honda Fit OEM b Gasket EGR chamber cover 17146 RBO 004 Honda Fit OEM c Gasket In port 17115 RBO 007 Honda Fit OEM d Gasket restrictor 17399 F21S A200 2 required HPD 4 The fuel rail must be as supplied by HPD Injectors must be stock Honda Fit OEM parts PN 16450 RNA AOl1 The fuel pressure regulat
38. hall be boxed in or captured to prevent intrusion into the cockpit Anti intrusion bars are highly recommended on front suspension arms e Shock absorber design is unrestricted but casing material must be steel or aluminum alloy f It is not permitted to attach spoilers fairings or other devices that may exert downforce to movable suspension members If the suspension member is of streamline or airfoil cross section it shall be symmetrical about its horizontal axis Brake lines may be attached to suspension members and may be enclosed in a symmetrical fairing B 7 Brakes Unrestricted except a Calipers must be ferrous or aluminum alloy with no more than 4 pistons b Brake rotors must be ferrous B 8 Steering Unrestricted B 9 Wheels Wheels are unrestricted except that a Material must be metal b Diameter shall be thirteen 13 inches Page 5 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations c Rim width shall not exceed 6 0 inches front and 8 0 inches rear d All measurements shall be taken between the beads B 10 Engines The only permitted engines are The Ford 2 liter single overhead camshaft NE series engine or the 1971 74 Pinto Capri 2 liter single overhead camshaft engine The Ford Zetec ZX3 2 liter dual overhead camshaft engine see section B 11 The Ford 2 liter single overhead camshaft NE
39. he air stream between the front axle centerline and the rear of the rear tires These surfaces may include the floor pan undertrays side pod bottoms and any essentially horizontal bodywork that is included in the lowest surfaces licked by the air stream Within this reference area the lowest surfaces licked by the air stream must be flat with a total vertical tolerance of 2 54cm An undertray beneath the engine Page 33 of 38 2013 Formula Race Promotions PO BOX 638 Sharon CT ph 860 364 5252 fx 860 364 9362 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations bell housing and or gearbox is not required For FF only No part of bodywork is allowed to have any downturned fences or intermediate strakes and no bodywork below the horizontal centerline of the differential and to the rear of the rear tires may be wider than 16 inches The perimeter of any reference area surface that transitions upward to any bodywork may use a maximum 1 inch radius Mirrors and any primarily vertical bodywork e g cockpit sides that extend laterally past the outer edges of the floor pan and or undertrays are not subject to the reference area restrictions Fairings for streamlining Suspension pickups are not subject to the reference area restrictions however such fairings shall be symmetrical about their horizontal axis Measurement for compliance of the defined area shall be performed as follows 1 A non flexible straight edge bar sh
40. hind the centerline of the rear axle nor exceed in height a horizontal plane 90cm 35 43 inches above the ground with the car as qualified or raced with the driver on board The safety roll bar roll cage and engine air box are not included in these restrictions Bodywork shall not increase in width behind the centerline of the rear axle in any horizontal section There shall be no forward facing gaps or openings in the bodywork with the exception of those necessary for engine cooling engine air inlet shock or brake cooling All bodywork shall be firmly attached to the chassis For F1600 a wing shall be defined as any shape that has a leading edge and a trailing edge and creates downforce Wings and other airfoil devices dive planes etc whose primary purpose are to create aerodynamic downforce are prohibited Any part of the car which that has an influence on the aerodynamic stability of the vehicle shall be firmly attached with no provisions for adjustment to vary downforce A single rear spoiler that may be capable of adjustment is permitted Cockpit adjustment is not permitted This spoiler shall be no wider than the surface to which it is attached and there shall be no gap between the spoiler and the body surface to which it is attached d It is the intent of these rules to minimize not eliminate the use of ground effects A reference area is defined by the full width of the lowest surfaces of the car licked by t
41. ial h The engine bell housing oil tank and gearbox are permitted to be stressed and or load bearing Bell housings and gearbox housings must be metal i A firewall s that seals the drivers compartment cockpit and the engine compartment is required Forward facing ducts may be installed to deliver air directly to the engine compartment Air duct openings may be located within the cockpit provided the firewall is extended to prevent the passage of flame and debris from reaching the driver j Brackets for mounting components such as the engine transmission suspension pickups instruments clutch and brake components and body panels may be made from any material not prohibited in B 1 b k Impact attenuator s are required See SCCA GCR 9 4 5 G l No engine oil or water tubes are allowed within the cockpit except for shielded stainless steel braid mechanical oil pressure lines Chassis tubes Shall not be used as oil or water transport tubes m Fuel cell vents shall be located at least 25 cm 9 8 inches to the rear of the cockpit B 3 Bodywork For the purposes of this section bodywork includes all panels external to the chassis frame and licked directly by the air stream This includes panels above or below the floor pan and the bottoms of any side pods a The bodywork opening giving access to the cockpit shall have the following minimum dimensions Length 60 cm 23 6 inches Width 45 cm 17 7 inches This width extends
42. inder block surface at TDC e It is permissible to reshape inlet and exhaust port by removal of metal within limits Addition of material in any form is prohibited Maximum diameter of inlet port at manifold head face 39 5mm Maximum dimensions of exhaust port at manifold face 35 5mm x 27mm The distance between the valve centers and the angles of the valves shall not be altered f Pistons shall be standard Ford Mahle AE Hepolite CP or J amp E Pistons must be unmodified in any way except for balancing and as detailed herein The following combinations are permitted 1 Mahle piston P N 80HM6102LA with rings pin connecting rod with bolts but without bearings Minimum permitted weight 1332 5 grams 2 Mahle piston P N 85HM6102DA with rings pin connecting rod with bolts but without bearings Minimum permitted weight 1240 grams NOTE This piston may have either casting 90V108 or 90V118 3 AE Hepolite piston P N 21426 casting P N 21426 AE Hepolite with rings pin connecting rod with bolts but without bearings Minimum permitted weight 1240 grams 4 CP piston P N IV 2 0 LTR with rings pin connecting rod with bolts but without bearings Minimum permitted weight 1240 grams Part number and Ivey logo stamped on wrist pin bosses 5 JE piston P N M 6102 B200 with rings pin connecting rod with bolts but without bearings Minimum permitted weight 1240 grams NOTE M 6102 B200 piston assembly
43. ine compartment enclosures but only up to the 95 cm 37 4 inches maximum allowed width d Diffusers and undertrays shall not exceed a maximum width of 95 cm 37 4 inches No part of the diffuser or undertray shall extend more than 80 cm 31 5 inches behind the centerline of the rear axle nor exceed in height a horizontal plane 90cm 35 4 inches above the ground with the car as qualified or raced with the driver on board e Carbon fiber may be used for cockpit interior panels radiator ducts air intakes and mirrors The cockpit is defined as that space inside the bodywork from the main roll hoop forward to the front bulkhead Cockpit interior panels may not be attached to the frame with fasteners closer than 15 cm 6 inches centers measured along the surface of the panel f Kevlar may be used for reinforcement of any bodywork B 4 Control of Undersides Shaping It is the intent of these rules to minimize not eliminate the use of ground effects a A reference area is defined as The full width of the lowest surfaces of the car licked by the air stream between the rear edge of the front tires and the front edge of the rear tires These surfaces may include the floor pan undertray diffuser side pod bottoms and any essentially horizontal bodywork that is included in the lowest surfaces licked by the air stream Within this reference area the lowest surfaces licked by the air stream must be flat with a total vertical tolerance of
44. ing Rods Any ferrous connecting rod may be used provided it meets a minimum weight of 630 grams and has a center to center length of 4 925 0 020 inches Note Weights include cap bolts and small end bush but not big end bearing shells k Crankshaft An alternate cast steel crankshaft meeting original Ford Kent and SCCA dimensions and weight is permitted Weight 24 Ibs 8 oz Minimum Max Stroke at piston 3 056 004 Crankshaft pulley unrestricted The crankshaft from the Cortina engine may be used The crankshaft from the Fiesta engine may be used The crankshaft may be shot peened l Flywheel 1 Weight with ring gear 15 5 lbs minimum 2 The flywheel may be machined to reduce weight to the above minimum weight Flywheel locating dowels are permitted 3 Weight may be added to the flywheel providing it is added ONLY to the existing clutch bolt holes i e single cap screws or set screws No continuous material shall be used 4 An alternate flywheel part J AE1600 is also allowed at the above weight of 15 5 Ibs m Carburetor Weber 32 36 DGV or Holley 5200 Venturi diameter Primary 26mm Secondary 27mm It is permitted to 1 Fit any jets including accelerator pump discharge nozzle as long as no modifications to the carburetor body are required Modify or substitute the external throttle linkage Fit internal and or external surge pipes Remove the air cleaner Fit velocity st
45. ir intakes and mirrors are not subject to this restriction Kevlar may be used for reinforcement of any bodywork g Fuel cell vents shall be located at least 25cm 9 84 inches to the rear of the cockpit Page 35 of 38 2013 Formula Race Promotions PO BOX 638 Sharon CT ph 860 364 5252 fx 860 364 9362 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations C 10 Suspension Suspension is defined as the system of springs shock absorbers control arms links etc supporting the vehicle on its axles Sway bars sway bar links steering components etc are not considered as suspension in this section All suspension components shall be of steel or ferrous material with the exception of hubs hub adapters hub carriers bell cranks pivot blocks bearings bushings spring caps abutment nuts shock absorber caps and nuts Titanium and carbon fiber are prohibited Front and rear hub carriers shall be only steel or aluminum alloy for cars manufactured after January 1 1983 applies to FF only Springs shall be steel only Control arms and all associated items that attach directly to the chassis members shall be boxed in or captured to prevent intrusion into the cockpit Shock absorbers Design unrestricted casing material steel or aluminum alloy All components that are not defined as chassis frame or suspension are unrestricted unless otherwise restricted by these rules or the GCR Titanium is prohibited Carbon fiber
46. is now made by JE and is visually different I D Marks M 6102 B200 Ford racing logo All marks pin stamped on wrist pin bosses Rings are unrestricted provided that A One oil control and two compression rings are used B No modification is made to the piston for the installation of Page 7 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations the rings Localized machining of the gudgeon pin bosses to achieve balance and weight by simple machining all external surfaces dimensions and profiles shall remain standard with the exception of the top surface of the piston crown which may have simple machining to achieve balance and as required in current SCCA GCR g Valves may be of Ford manufacture or Ferrea part numbers VSOIN200 and VSOEX2000 Valves shall remain standard no reprofiling or polishing is permitted The original forty five 45 degree seat angle shall be maintained Maximum face diameter inlet 42 2mm Maximum face diameter exhaust 36 2mm Maximum valve stem diameter 8 4mm h Full connectng rods may be standard Ford Cosworth Oliver or Crower The approved Crower part numbers are SP93230B 4 or SP93230PF 4 Any rod bolts may be used Floating piston pins may be used Standard rod length must be 5 00 inches 005 010 Machining is permitted to remove metal from the balancing bosses to achieve balance only Tuft
47. l coolers are unrestricted q A liquid cooling system is mandatory but radiator and water pump are unrestricted r Fuel pump is unrestricted s Gaskets and seals are unrestricted except for 1 cylinder head gasket Ford part number XS7Z6051CA 2 a continuous o ring of cross section of 0 100 inches must be fitted to each intake runner groove between the intake manifold and the head which to ensures that no air by passes the o ring seal t Pump fan and generator drive pulleys are unrestricted u The use of non standard replacement fasteners nuts bolts screws studs and washers which are not connected with or which do not support the intake manifold or any moving parts of the engine are permitted v Any spark plugs may be used Page 13 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations Note Dimensions shown at the rear refer to the rear while those shown at Ee il front refer to the front TS PN Ir il KAD a Su fe AIST KKA KA Page 14 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations Formula F and Formula Continental Dimensions Table Dimension refer to drawing Measurement cm A Maximum rear overhang from rear wheel axis 80 B Maximum front ove
48. lations materials other than aluminum or sheet steel are allowed for use as stress bearing panels Stabilized materials honeycomb are not permitted as stress bearing panels g The area between the upper and lower main frame tubes from the front roll hoop bulkhead to the main roll hoop bulkhead shall be protected by at least one of the following methods to prevent the intrusion of objects into the cockpit Panels may extend forward to the secondary bulkhead of B 2 c and aft to the front face of the engine to protect the fuel cell 1 Panel s minimum of either 1 5 mm 060 inch heat treated aluminum 6061 T6 or equivalent or 18 gage steel attached to the outside of the main frame tubes 2 Reinforced body consisting of at least two layers of 5 ounce bi directional laminated Kevlar material incorporated into the body which shall be securely fastened to the frame 5 or more layers are highly recommended 3 Composite panels attached to the outside of the main frame tubes These panels must be at least 1 5 mm 060 inch in thickness and at least as strong as 1 5 mm 060 inch 6061 T6 aluminum They may be constructed from any material including those defined in B 1 b For any of these methods panels may not be attached to the frame with fasteners closer than 15 cm 6 inch centers measured along the surface of the panel The steel tubes used for the chassis braces in this area shall be at least equivalent to the roll hoop brace mater
49. nch in thickness and at least as strong as 1 5 mm 060 inch 6061 T6 aluminum They may be constructed from any material including those defined in C 7 f For any of these methods panels may not be attached to the frame with fasteners closer than 15 cm 6 inch centers measured along the surface of the panel The steel tubes used for the chassis braces in this area shall be at least equivalent to the roll hoop brace material u V The engine bell housing oil tank and gearbox are permitted to be stressed and or load bearing Bell housings and gearbox housings must be metal A firewall s that seals the drivers compartment cockpit and the engine compartment is required Forward facing ducts may be installed to deliver air directly to the engine compartment Air duct openings may be located within the cockpit provided the firewall is extended to prevent the passage of flame and debris from reaching the driver Brackets for mounting components such as the engine transmission suspension pickups instruments clutch and brake components and body panels may be made from any material not prohibited in C 7 f Impact attenuator s are required See SCCA GCR 9 4 5 D No engine oil or water tubes are allowed within the cockpit except for shielded stainless steel braid mechanical oil pressure lines Chassis tubes shall not be used as oil or water transport tubes Fuel cell vents shall be located at least 25 cm 9 8 inches to the r
50. ng or welding or by suitable fasteners The advance curve and advance springs are unrestricted Generators Alternators not required All other electrical components are unrestricted s Miscellaneous 1 The timing chain sprocket cover may be altered or replaced 2 The use of the following non standard replacement parts is permitted provided their use does not result in any unauthorized modification of any other component A Fasteners nuts bolts screws studs etc Intake manifold fasteners may be of either a socket head or hex head configuration and must be 5 16 diameter B Gaskets except head gasket C Washers D Seals E Connecting rod crankshaft and camshaft bearings of the same size and type as original Normal oversize undersize bearings are permitted This does not allow reducing the bearing surface area by reducing the width of standard bearings F Spark plugs G Rocker pedestals that are of the same material and dimensionally identical i e shaft location offset etc to the original components may be used 3 Mechanical tachometer drive is permitted Page 21 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations 4 The crankcase breather may be altered or removed 5 The standard rocker cover may be altered to provide for crankcase ventilation and the filler cap may be altered or replaced Valve or rocker covers
51. or may be the unit supplied by HPD or any alternate as long as the fuel pressure regulator serves no additional purpose Injectors must be stock Honda Fit OEM parts PN 16450 RNA A0O1 5 The Honda Fit engine is required to have an HPD supplied air inlet restrictor with internal diameter of 30 5mm and thickness of 3 175mm 0 125 inches correctly installed within the intake system The restrictor may not be modified in any way the specified value can not be exceeded in any measurement of the diameter The restrictor centerline or shape must not be altered SCCA Club Racing will have go no go gauges to verify that all competitors are in compliance Page 27 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations I Fuel Pump 1 The fuel pump is unrestricted m Exhaust Manifold 1 The exhaust manifold must be as supplied by HPD HPD part 18150 F21S A200 or 181850 F21S B200 2 The exhaust manifold exit may be shortened within HPD specified limits to direct the tail pipe as necessary The exhaust pipe must maintain a 2 inch outside diameter from the manifold exit to its outlet and must meet 9 1 1 D 1 5 9 3 The Lambda sensor may be placed anywhere in the exhaust system after the required exhaust manifold 4 Exhaust coatings and wraps and heat shields may be used to control engine bay temperatures and protect other components n Lubrication System 1
52. ord Cortina in 1971 and later The Kent engine specifications are contained in D 1 2 The Ford 1600 GT Cortina engine as installed in the Ford Cortina through 1970 The Cortina engine specifications are contained in D 2 3 The Honda Fit L15A7 1500cc overhead cam engine as installed in a Honda Fit all models starting 2009 The Honda Fit engine specifications are contained in D 3 C 1 Kent Engine a General 1 Components shall not be interchanged between the Kent and Cortina versions of the engine unless specifically authorized 2 The engine shall not be altered modified or changed in any respect unless specifically authorized herein When a system is specified to be unrestricted e g paragraphs p and q the restrictions of this paragraph do not apply 3 The gasket face of the cylinder head may be resurfaced provided the maximum compression ratio is not exceeded 4 Valve guides are unrestricted provided the position of the valve is not changed Standard Ford replacement valves with oversize stems may be used as normal repair maintenance procedures The specifications in D 1 f are mandatory It is permitted to re cut or replace valve seats Valve seat angles are unrestricted 5 Exhaust emission control air pumps and associated lines and nozzles shall be completely removed When these air nozzles are removed from a cylinder head the holes shall be completely plugged 6 Balancing of all moving parts of the engine is
53. over a length of 30 cm 11 8 inches minimum This Page 2 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations minimum rectangular opening may exist anywhere forward of the firewall Forward facing roll bar cage bracing and padding will not be considered in these dimensions b The driver s seat shall be capable of being entered without the manipulation or removal of any part or panel with the exception of the steering wheel and or drivers head surround The steering wheel and the surround must be removable by the driver and or safety workers without the use of any tools Readily legible removal instructions for safety workers are recommended Bead seats are recommended c Bodywork rear spoiler s and any attached components except for suspension components shall not exceed a maximum width of 95 cm 37 4 inches No part of the bodywork rear spoiler or exhaust system shall extend more than 80 cm 31 5 inches behind the centerline of the rear axle nor exceed in height a horizontal plane 90 cm 35 4 inches above the ground with the car as qualified or raced with the driver on board The safety roll bar roll cage and engine air box are not included in these restrictions Allowances shall be made for radius of bodywork along primarily horizontal surfaces in this area Undertrays and floorpans may extend laterally past cockpit sides sidepods and eng
54. pable of being swapped in the case of a protest 3 Ignition coils must be stock Honda Fit PN 30520 RBO 003 No modifications are permitted 4 All sensors related to engine operating parameters and or supplied by HPD must be used These sensors their locations and mounts and their wiring harness leads may not be altered or piggy backed Any sensors required for analog type Page 28 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations gauges must be in addition to the HPD supplied sensors 5 The alternator must be stock Honda Fit PN 31100 RBO 004 or HPD part 3100 F21S A200 The alternator drive pulley must be stock Alternator connections must be through the HPD engine electrical harness only The alternator must not be disabled and must be accessible to F1600 officials q Flywheel 1 The stock Honda Fit flywheel must be used No modifications are permitted except for normal resurfacing for clutch wear a Stock Honda flywheel PN 22100 RBO 005 b Minimum weight with ring gear 14 4 Ibs 2 The stock Honda Fit clutch must be used No modifications are permitted a Honda PN 22300 RBO 005 b Minimum weight without friction disk 7 0 Ibs 3 Stock Honda friction disk must be used No modifications are permitted a Honda PN 22200 RBO 005 b Weight of new friction disk 2 1 Ibs r Miscellaneous 1 All emission control devices must b
55. preted as requiring a floor pan beneath the motor transaxle transmission or final drive housing No aerodynamic devices e g skirts body sides etc may extend more than 1cm 0 394 inches below the lower surface of the tub or chassis floor to the rear of the front axle Seat buckets or other protrusions shall not circumvent this rule It is not permitted to duct air through any part of the bodywork for the purpose of providing aerodynamic downforce on the car All ducted air for heat exchangers water oil shall pass through those heat exchangers 4 Fuel tank air vents shall be located at least 25cm 9 843 inches to the rear of the cockpit Page 39 of 38 2013 Formula Race Promotions PO BOX 638 Sharon CT ph 860 364 5252 fx 860 364 9362
56. rhang from front wheel axis 100 C Maximum height measured from the ground 90 D Exhaust height measured from the ground 20 60 E Maximum height of any aerodynamic device Rim height F Minimum safety rollover bar height in line with driver s spine 92 G Minimum allowed helmet clearance 5 H Maximum overall width 185 Maximum rear airfoil width with endplates FC only 95 K Maximum nose width 135 L Minimum cockpit opening 45 M Minimum cockpit parallel opening length 30 N Minimum cockpit overall opening length 60 R Maximum body width behind front wheels 95 S Maximum exhaust length from rear wheel axis 80 7 Minimum wheelbase 200 5 Minimum track 120 Page 15 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations C F1600 PREPARATION RULES Definition a A F1600or single seat open wheel racing cars using standard Ford 1600 crossflow pushrod engines or a Honda Fit 1500 L15A7 overhead cam engine with firewall floor and safety equipment conforming to the GCR b F1600 is a Restricted class Therefore any allowable modifications changes or additions are as stated herein There are no exceptions IF IN DOUBT DON T Homologation is required for all cars registered after January 1 1983 c Three engines are allowed in F1600 1 The Ford 1600 GT Kent pushrod crossflow as installed in the F
57. riding Parkerizing shot peening shot blasting polishing etc are permitted i Maximum valve lift against cam angle with zero tappet clearance See current GCR j Engines will be mounted upright and aligned fore and aft in the chassis k A single carburetor only will be used on a standard inlet manifold The carburetor will be a Weber 32 36 DGV 26 27mm venturi its origin being from a 1600 GT Kent or 2000 SOHC NE engine The Holly 5200 32 36 carburetor also may be used carburetor with the swaged fuel inlet fitting shall be replaced by drilling and tapping the carburetor body for a threaded fitting The air cleaner may be removed and a trumpet fitted and jets may be changed both throttles may open together cold start devices and diffused bar may be removed internal and external antisurge pipes may be fitted and seals on emission control carburetors may be removed The bottom of the lower column portion of the auxiliary venturi may be machined for purposes of high speed enrichment No other modifications are permitted Chokes venturi shall remain standard and no polishing or profiling is permitted I The addition of material by any means to any component is prohibited m It is permitted as a means of repair to replace damaged valve seats and cylinder bores by replacement cast iron valve seat inserts and cast iron cylinder liners valve guides may be replaced with cast iron or bronze all to standard dimensions Rep
58. s specified in these rules The factory service manual or its equivalent is required to be in the possession of each entrant The manual may be the form of printed material microfiche CDs DVDs and or Internet access to manufacturer sponsored web based databases 2 Permitted engine maintenance includes the replacement but not modification of external engine and engine systems parts 3 All rubber fluid lines may be replaced with braided metalcovered Aeroquip type lines Hose clamps maybe installed on the rubber oil lines 4 No balancing lightening polishing or other modification of moving parts of the engine is permitted 5 Only stock Honda manufactured gaskets and seals as specified in the Honda Fit factory service manual are permitted Including but not limited to head gasket intake runner gaskets and O rings restrictor plate gasket and intake and exhaust gaskets 6 For all Honda part numbers in these specifications superceding part numbers are considered equivalent b Block 1 The only permitted cylinder block is Honda PN 11000 RP3 810 2 Honing of cylinders is permitted to a maximum diameter of 73 065 mm 2 8766 inches Fitting of cylinder sleeves is prohibited Re boring to over size is prohibited 3 Block must use stock main bearing caps girdle and hardware as supplied 4 Minimum deck height from crank centerline 220 00 mm 8 661 inches c Crankshaft 1 The stock Honda Fit crankshaft Honda PN 13310 RB1 000
59. ship Series Technical Regulations exchangers Shall pass through those heat exchangers Front and rear wing assemblies are allowed gaps between wing elements e Primarily vertical see B 4 a 1 air diverters greater than 30 inches forward of the main hoop i e bargeboards that stand away from the cockpit sides and are attached to or through the cockpit sides undertrays and or sidepods shall be prohibited f Diffuser undertrays to the maximum allowed bodywork width are permitted but any portion within the reference area B 4 must comply with the reference area measurement rules g Wings endplates and their attachment s may incorporate Kevlar reinforcement B 6 Suspension Suspension is defined as the system of springs shock absorbers control arms links etc supporting the vehicle on its wheels Anti roll bars anti roll bar links and steering components are not considered as suspension in this section and are unrestricted a All suspension components shall be of steel or ferrous material with the exception of hubs hub adapters hub carriers bell cranks pivot blocks bearings bushings spring caps abutment nuts shock absorber caps and nuts which may be of aluminum alloy b Front and rear hub carriers shall be only steel aluminum or magnesium alloy for cars manufactured after January 1 1983 c Springs shall be steel only d Control arms and all associated items that attach directly to the chassis members s
60. st be stock The HPD ECU will activate the VTEC at 5200 RPM Honda PN 15810RBO0 G01 h Valves OEM valves must be as used in the Fit 1 Dimensions a Inlet PN 14711 RBO 000 Exhaust PN 14721 RBO 000 b Maximum diameter Inlet 28 15mmExhaust 23 15mm c Maximum overall length Inlet 119 15mmExhaust 117 85mm d Minimum stem diameter Inlet 5 45mm Exhaust 5 42mm 2 Valve location or angle must not be moved 3 Reshaping of the valves is strictly prohibited 4 Valve guides may be replaced provided the position of the valve is not changed and the replacement guides are Honda OEM parts Inlet PN 12204 P 7 305 over size Exhaust PN 12205 P 7 305 over size 5 It is permitted to replace or re cut valve seats provided the valve seat angles are stock Honda three angle cut per the Honda Fit factory service manual Page 26 of 38 2014 Formula Race Promotions info formularacepromotions com 855 722 3377 2014 F2000 F1600 Championship Series Technical Regulations 6 Valve stem installed height must be per The Honda Fit factory service manual Intake maximum 46 8mm Exhaust maximum 46 9mm 7 Valve stem seals must be Honda OEM parts Honda PN Intake 12210 PZ1 004 seal A Honda PN Exhaust 12211 PZ1 003 or 12211 PZ1 004 seal B i Valve Springs 1 Valve springs are Honda OEM as specified in the Honda Fit factory service manual a Intake PN 14761 RB1 003 free length 48 55mm b Exhaust PN 14762 RB1 007 free l
61. tandard oversize and undersize bearings are permitted This does not allow reducing the bearing surface area by reducing the width of standard bearings dd The use of non standard replacement fasteners nuts bolts screws studs and washers which are not connected with or which do not support the intake manifold or any moving parts of the engine is permitted ee Only modifications or additions specifically covered by these regulations are permitted All engine components not covered by these regulations shall remain completely standard and unmodified When a system is specified to be unrestricted e g paragraphs r and t the restrictions of this paragraph do not apply ff The use of the Fast Forward aluminum cylinder head is permitted The following dimensions must be maintained Intake port maximum volume 70 0 cc Exhaust port maximum volume 52 0 cc Intake port surface to exhaust port surface 5 580 0 020 inches Intake valve center line to adjacent intake valve center line 4 015 0 015 inches Exhaust valve center line to adjacent exhaust valve center line 4 015 0 015 inches The machine tool marks in the intake and exhaust ports must remain untouched for 0 750 inches from the respective gasket surfaces gg Any spark plugs may be used B 11 Engines Zetec The Ford Zetec ZX3 engine shall conform to the following specifications and may be modified only as specifically allowed If these specifications

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