289 FIA?

[cobrajunkie]

Was just cruising through the archives and noticed a thread that mentioned a 289 FIA car is under development.  Any more on this and when it might be available?

[66rdster]

I haven't heard much on it lately. If you gave Mike Arps at Hurricane a call, I'm sure he'd be happy to update you on the status.


Mike

[YerDugliness]

In the last email Mike Arps and I bounced back and forth he indicated the chassis would be essentially identical to the 427 model--Mike commented that although a 351C could be used (my engine of choice) that they recommend a more traditional SBF for the 289 model they are developing.

[chris B]

 8-) i stoped by the shop a week ago and the 289 is looking good
the frame is done and the body looks close to the end of r&d

all in all loos cool

[cobrajunkie]

Build it and they will come....   8-)  One of my favorite 289s .  ERA I think.  Notice the slight radius on the bottom sill between the front and rear wheels.

[YerDugliness]

I like the way the side exhaust sort of tucks under the rocker panel, too.