Magna to V8's

[the man]

In the latest Auto Action there is a story saying saying that a V8 magna might be racing in the championship in the next year. It also said that they have been confronted by many teams that they would be happy to race their car?

[GTRMagic]

I know of a very very heavy hitter who put a proper proposal to Mitsubishi, who were seriously keen, just not yet.

The dollars were telephone number like, which werent necessarily baulked at, and should the Magna be approved for racing, there would be a works team operating out of Adelaide in the blink of an eye.

[gsr]

The numbers quoted were 6-8 million .Big dollars, especially for a company that was nearly bust last year.

[moffman]

Originally posted by GTRMagic
I know of a very very heavy hitter who put a proper proposal to Mitsubishi, who were seriously keen, just not yet.

The dollars were telephone number like, which werent necessarily baulked at, and should the Magna be approved for racing, there would be a works team operating out of Adelaide in the blink of an eye.

Give us a hint GTR,aren't Team Dynamik based in Adelaide?

[The Tool Man]

Will Peter Fitzgerald, Kevin Bartlett and Brad Jones Team up in a Magna Assault to reminice about the old Starion Days.

[mixxer]

Originally posted by The Tool Man
Will Peter Fitzgerald, Kevin Bartlett and Brad Jones Team up in a Magna Assault to reminice about the old Starion Days.

What about George Shepheard as Team Owner if we can get him away from rallying,
be just like old times for Ralliart

[Big Mac]

A BJR Oz E-mail Mitsubishi Magna in 2004/5. Mmmm...stranger things have happend.

[Loki05]

Im sure you all now know how I feel about this topic...

See "A change is coming.." if you have not read it yet for more insight.

[racer69]

Originally posted by The Tool Man
Will Peter Fitzgerald, Kevin Bartlett and Brad Jones Team up in a Magna Assault to reminice about the old Starion Days.

They can bring Akahiko Nakaya out from Japan again and you would have your two-car team for the enduro's.

[The Tool Man]

Thats the Dudes name , I couldnt remember

[Pure GT]

Originally posted by Big Mac
A BJR Oz E-mail Mitsubishi Magna in 2004/5. Mmmm...stranger things have happend.

Moffman, There would be no greater joy in my life, than to see Johnny Bowe behind the wheel of a " Ah Magana" (I see you convulsing already)

What would be your contingency plan. Surely not to shift your support to this Japanese monster?

[William Dale Jr]

Originally posted by The Tool Man
Will Peter Fitzgerald, Kevin Bartlett and Brad Jones Team up in a Magna Assault to reminice about the old Starion Days.

Originally posted by mixxer
What about George Shepheard as Team Owner if we can get him away from rallying,
be just like old times for Ralliart

Originally posted by racer69
They can bring Akahiko Nakaya out from Japan again and you would have your two-car team for the enduro's.

Considering how much success they had back then, would that be such a good idea?

[moffman]

Originally posted by Pure GT
Moffman, There would be no greater joy in my life, than to see Johnny Bowe behind the wheel of a " Ah Magana" (I see you convulsing already)

What would be your contingency plan. Surely not to shift your support to this Japanese monster?

Assuming it happened, I think Bowe would not go due to his FPV ties. Contigency plan is already in place.....attend more Historic Racing

[pete55]

I really wonder how easy this is going to be to happen. Maybe AVESCO has cornered itself and Future Tourers will have something to say about it all. Don't they have the Magna as and approved car in their class.

[mixxer]

I think Terry Bosnjak builds and/or drives them in the Future Tourers.
Didnt he run in the 24hrs at Bathurst
If the Magna was allowed to race, What engine would it use ?
Is Mitsubishi connected in anyway to Mopar ? they produce a block and heads for sprint cars so thats a possibility.
Does Mitsubishi has a V8 of their own ? but even if they did Im not sure letting a OHC type motor in is a good idea unless all 3 makes can use a OHC motor, Ford has 1 but does Holden/Chevy ?
We have seen the parity arguments before but I reckon it will be something special if they let an OHCammer in.
Maybe the addition of (if it happens) Mitsubishi can start a process of bringing the Car Engines into the 21st Century, not that I have anything against the OHV engines (notice Im not using low-tech or high-tech) but if they were to allow OHC type engines maybe it would look more appealing to other manufacturers.

[pete55]

GTR, any blind Freddie can see who it is you are talking about. I guess he must be looking for something to do.

[alfasud]

Does Mitsubishi have a V8 of their own? - No, but DaimlerChrysler do.

Do Holden have a V8 of their own? - No, but GM do. What's the problem?

GM have an OHC engine in DTM and could use it if they wished..... but then they might have to let BMW, Audi and Nissan use OHC too, so it suits Ford and GM to insist on pushrods..... cause they remember what happened the last time BMW and particularly Nissan raced in aussie touring cars.

[smokinJ]

the car that bosinjack runs, comes out of the mitsi factory
it was a 4sp 3.0 old model hack car that was refurbished to the latest body spec for him (he he I helped)
they must of then put in the holden motor and roll cage etc for it
and Yes the top brass at Mitsi's keep a close eye on its results (they like to help out without being obvious, like chadwick being sponsored by Mitsi electric)
yes dodge do have a 5'0 pushrodder that would fit in nicely
esp in the awd body