TRAMS AM 2 GTA BASED RACE CAR (989) 435-7080 fax: (888) 484-3946

TRAMS AM 2 GTA
BASED RACE CAR
3195 Lyle Rd Beaverton, Michigan 48612
(989) 435-7080 fax: (888) 484-3946
Howe makes it affordable to own a purpose built road
racing car with professional level looks and performance.
Every part of the car is made with ease of maintenance
and repair in mind. This is not a recycled oval track car; it
is a dedicated road racer based on the cars that we build
for Europe’s Camaro Cup and DNRT V8. Roll cage construction is consistent with FIA standards. To compete in the
Trans Am 2 class the car will be required to add ballast up
to 2930 lbs., with a maximum rear percentage of 52%. The
car can run well balanced without ballast as low as 2500
lbs. allowing you to improve the power to weight ratio for
maximum performance and lower lap time when running
at the club level.
Key Components
Wheels and Tires – The car is equipped with 15” x 10” Circle
brand painted racing wheels with a bolt pattern for your
choice of 5” x 5” or Wide 5 . To meet the 65” maximum tread
width rule requires wheels with 5” back space. Tires are
your choice of TA2 Spec Goodyear tires or Hoosier tires in a
compound of your choice. Tires are priced separate from
the car at market prices.
Shocks – All cars are made to use coilover springs and 1/2”
bearing mount U.S. racing shocks, 7” stroke front and 9”
stroke rear. You have a choice of the brand and model with
the Penske 7500 series aluminum body rebuildable shocks
standard . You can choose a lower cost fixed valve shock or
upgrade to single or double adjustable shock.
Steering – The made for racing rack and pinion steering
allows the speed and power assist to be tailored to your
driving preference.
Cooling – The Howe radiator includes a built in heat exchanger for oil cooling and is supplied with a surge tank to
bleed air out of the system and improve efficiency. An overflow tank and all hoses are included. Power steering and
transmission coolers are located in the air duct ahead of the
radiator. The transmission cooling pump is activated by a
thermostat or manual switch.
Rear Suspension – The rear suspension is the three-link
type with an adjustable panhard rod.
Exhaust – The exhaust system includes Howe headers with
stepped primaries from 1-3/4” to 1-7/8”. The headers and
system are ceramic coated to reduce under hood temperatures. The Howe Double Barrel racing muffler reduces the
sound level below 100 db at 100’ with no loss of power.
The European version of the Howe chassis is a growing success in the
Sweden based Camaro Cup with more than 40 cars already in action.
The monotube frame is purpose built for racing. It is designed to perform
and meet all safety specification.
The finished cockpit includes a complete wire harness, fuse block and
controls for taillights, brake lights, gearbox cooler and fuel pump with
low fuel indicator with provisions for optional headlights and windshield
wipers.
Rear Axle – We use a reliable Tiger low friction quick
change with a Detroit locking differential and an integral cooling pump and external cooler.
Brakes – The master cylinders are Howe with remote
reservoirs for easy gravity bleeding. The standard
brake system includes Wilwood six piston front
calipers. 12.19” AP J-hook front rotors are used to
meet the TA2 rules. The rear calipers are 4 piston with 11.75” rotors. A
pair of 3” brake cooling ducts are standard with optional auxiliary ducts
and blowers to the front calipers.
Engine – The Schwanke / Howe 450 sealed engine produces over 450
bhp at 6400 rpm and 425 ft.lbs. of torque with a 6800 rpm limit. The
engine is a 5.7 liter LS3 based V8. The chassis will accept almost any V8
engine including all of the carbureted engine options allowed under the
Trans Am 2 GTA Based Specification.
Fuel Cell – The shorter rear of the Camaro body in combination with the
quick change rear end require a special dimension 22 gallon ATL fuel cell.
The cell is equipped with an internal fuel pump matched to the LS, EFI
engine.
Gear Box – The broad torque band allows the car to perform well with
the required 4 speed transmission. The GTA spec limits the transmission
to a “stock car type” non-sequential transmission with an H pattern
shifter. We have found that the best performance for the money comes
from a custom built Jerico 4 speed with a Long brand competition shifter.
It is equipped with an electric fluid circulation pump and forward
mounted cooler.
Clutch – The clutch we recommend is a Quartermaster 7.25” three disc
clutch housing with two special thickness “Rally” discs. This clutch is part
of a package that includes an aluminum bell housing with a reverse
mounted starter for added ground clearance. SCCA rules allow a minimum 5.25” diameter clutch if you choose the lighter weight and higher
price.
Body – The Camaro look body is made by Howe in two different forms; a
narrow version for Europe and a wide version for the U.S. The body is
fiberglass with a choice on the front facia of a flexible two piece polypropylene or a less durable but good looking one piece fiberglass. The grill
and headlights are decals with the mirrors being the only production
Camaro parts. The silhouette of the body is identical to a stock 2010
Camaro. The wheelbase is shortened to 104” to create long crush zones
ahead of and behind the tires. Bodies are painted black on the inside and
are unpainted on the exterior. Custom paint or vinyl is available and is
quoted individually.
Summary
We have the capacity to produce over 100 specialized race cars per year in
addition to manufacturing and stocking all parts needed for maintenance
and repair. Complete manuals are supplied with each car.
Itemized pricing that details the cost and specification of each
component is available on request.
Time and Production
Delivery time from deposit is seasonal and is typically 6 to 10
weeks. January to April are traditionally the busiest months
for car orders.
Terms
Depending on any unique customer requirements orders require a deposit minimum of 20% prior to production with the
balance due upon completion. All prices are F.O.B. our plant.
KEY COMPONENTS
Howe body with rear spoiler option.
Suspension offers choices in brakes, hubs and shocks.
Tiger quick change rear end with pump and cooler.
Schwanke LS Chevy based engine is standard.
The Schwanke / Howe 450 sealed engine is a 5.7L LS 3 based engine with
a wide power band and plenty of torque. This graph shows the dyno
performance compared to larger Schwanke 6.0L engine.
PRICING
Standard pricing is with all recommended options. You can select from the listed
upgrades and/or deductions to create your own combination. Special components and product brands not listed may be quoted on request.
This car with all recommended options can be purchased for $65,000. In this form it
is a turn key track ready car less your seat and exterior paint or vinyl. If you already
have a compatible drive line you can buy the same car without the engine, transmission, clutch, oil system and headers for $45,500. Cars can be quoted and purchased in any state of completion .
UPGRADE EXAMPLES
Sparco Seat Installed
+$1,620.00
Richardson Speedway Seat Installed
+$2,400.00
Rain Package:Wiper, defogger, Inner Fenders and Rain Lights
+$1,080.00
Penske Double Adjustable Canister Shocks
+$3,228.00
Auxiliary Brake Coolers with Fans
+$413.00
AP Calipers for Wilwood
+$1,465.00
Full Vinyl Wrap (includeds 4 hours of design)
+$2,800.00
Exterior Body Paint - Single Tone
+$2,700.00
+560.00
Set of New Goodyear or Hoosier Tires (market price) estimated
DEDUCTION EXAMPLES
Less Engine, Transmission, Clutch, Oil System, Headers
-$19,500.00
Pro Shock Aluminum Body Non-Adjustable Shocks
-$648.00
Centerforce Stock Dimension Performance Clutch
-$438.00
Richmond T-10 4 Speed Transmission
Spoiler in Place of Standard Wing
3195 Lyle Rd Beaverton, Michigan 48612
(989) 435-7080 fax: (888) 484-3946
-$3,000.00
-$195.00