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Originally Posted by Allan A
I have tracked both cars. The leaf spring design may be old, but IMHO it is a much better track car than 427. The car is very predictable and handles very well. Recently we were running against a KMP 427 (SO block with realistic HP, not 600 or 700) with the full aluminum suspension and had no problems passing it.  |
I have heard this before as well. I believe that leaf-spring cars are bias based on the coil spring chassis being a later and higher tech. I'm not saying the leaf spring car is better or equal, but I think it gets an undeserved reputation.
--Mike / Turn Ten Racing, Inc.