#27722 Request for FE / FE2 preparation rules update

Class Car.
2018 competition season going forward the The Mazda Optional 2.0L MZR engine can be used in all SCCA
events. It shall run under all FE Preparation rules excepted as noted below:
a. 2.0L MZR may be run with an Elite 5SPD or a Complete SADEV 6SPD transmission Kit
Must use the following:
b. 2.0L only Intake Manifold Part # WM30106
c. Throttle Body Part # WM591930-Jenvey
d. PE ECU Kit Part # 1192012
e. Nippon-Denso Alternator Part # WM902127
f. Oil Filter Adaptor Part # WM301050 & Oil Filter Part # G301022
g. PCV Valve Part # WM391502
h. Weight The car shall weigh 1250 lbs. minimum, including the driver.
i. 16” MAZDA logo on each side of the engine cowling and the Mazda wing & name logo on the front
center of the nose cone. These are mandatory decals.
j. 2.0L MZR required Spark Plug Part# ND ITV 24
2. FORMULA ENTERPRISES (FE) – Regional Only Class
A. Definition
One design, fixed specifications, open cockpit, single seat Formula car with the Mazda 2.3 engine. Cars
are packaged and sold by SCCA Enterprises (Enterprises). All replacement parts are supplied through
Enterprises and shall be official Spec Formula Car parts except where noted in J.4. No modifications may
be made to any part or system unless specifically permitted in these rules. The 2.3L FE cars will continue
as a Runoffs eligible class through 2019.
B. 2. Safety Requirements
Car will be delivered from the manufacturer with approved safety equipment. Replaced items shall be
supplied through SCCA Enterprises, except safety harnesses may be replaced by any other that conforms
to GCR Section 9.
C. 3. Vehicle Configuration
All cars to GCR section 9 with the following exceptions: Section 9.3 Accumulators.
D. 4. Maintenance and Repairs
It is permitted to perform routine maintenance and repairs as long as existing parts are in no way
modified and replacement parts are official Enterprises Formula Car parts. If any official Enterprises’ seal
is broken, lost by accident or intent, the procedures outlined under I.18., shall be followed. Parts and
materials with an Enterprises part number having the prefix “WM10” are considered to be unrestricted,
providing their dimensions and materials are comparable. No other parts are to be considered
“unrestricted” except where specified.
E. 5. Chassis
NO MODIFICATIONS ALLOWED except as noted in these rules.
a. All cars shall use the stock, as delivered by Enterprises, wood floor of 6mm, with an allowable
deviation of 3 mm across the surface for wear.
b. Seats are free. Panels inside the cockpit may be attached to the frame as long as the points of
attachment are no closer than 6 inches apart. No welding or gluing of the seat to the structure of
the car is allowed.
Definition of cockpit is: area between the front roll hoop and rear roll hoop.
c. Painting or powder coating of the chassis is allowed.
d. Enterprises foot drop box part # WM180020J may be installed.
e. Enterprises impact attenuator part #WM180023 (crush box) shall be installed.
f. Transponder must be used per SCCA Enterprises Technical Bulletin 002-2016.
F. 6. Bodywork
NO MODIFICATIONS ALLOWED (except as specified). If any seal, label, stamp is missing the parts must be
returned to Enterprises for resealing.
a. Bodywork shall remain unmodified with the exception of holes for a slave or jumper battery plug,
trackside beacon receiver, and tow hooks. All repair work must match original body dimensions and
contours.
b. Bodywork fasteners are free.
c. The car may be painted any color(s), except primer.
d. It is required that all cars display the official sponsors of Enterprises decals and locations as
specified by Enterprises.
e. Radiator screens are allowed and recommended.
f. All aerodynamic devices shall be used as delivered: i.e. wings, body winglets. No modification to
mounting location or holes.
g. T The front wing main plane, front wing secondary elements, front wing support mounts, and front
wing endplates must be used and mounted as delivered from Enterprises. Any modification to these
parts, except as specifically noted herein, is strictly forbidden. The main wing plane angle is zeroed
on the rear upper aft transmission surface measured with a suitable angle gauge, i.e.: digital level on
the top main plane 2 inches outward from the nose box mounts. It must meet a minimum
measurement of negative .5 degrees (angled down in the back) and a maximum measurement of
positive 2.5 degrees (angled up in the back). It is acceptable to shim the main plane to obtain this
measurement. Wicker bill (Gurney flaps) are permitted as an option for installation on the trailing
edge upper surface of the front wing secondary elements only, not the wing main plane. They must
be attached in a secure fashion, without modification to the wing element except for mounting
hardware. Total height is .500”. Maximum number of mounting locations on front flaps is 2 on each
flap and maximum hard- ware size is #8 (.156). Gurney flaps, where attached, shall be 90 degrees
and parallel to the upper surface of the wing element and no taper or “saw toothed” Gurneys are
permitted.
h. The rear wing and its related mounting components are to be used and mounted as delivered.
Any modifications, except as specifically noted herein, are strictly prohibited. The lower plane angle,
zeroed on the rear upper aft transmission surface, measured with a suitable angle gauge. i.e.; digital
level on the top surface of the lower rear wing must meet a minimum of –3.0 degrees (angled down
in the back) and a maximum of +2.0 degrees (angled up in the back). It is acceptable to adjust the
lower rear element to meet these requirements. The upper rear wing element may only be adjusted
within the parameter of the endplates and wing adjusters as provided from Enterprises. No
additional holes may be added. Wicker bill (Gurney flaps) are permitted as an option for installation
on the trailing edge upper surface of the wing element. They must be attached in a secure fashion,
without modification to the wing element except for mounting hardware. Total height is .250” on
one or both elements. The Gurney flap only, may extend beyond the parameters of the end plate.
Maximum number of mounting locations is 5 and maximum hardware size is #8 (.156). Gurney flaps,
where attached, shall be 90 degrees and parallel to the upper surface of the wing element and no
taper or “saw toothed” Gurney are permitted.
i. The stock headrest may be modified or replaced with any headrest meeting GCR section 9.4. The
stock lateral bolsters may be modified or removed.
j. Enterprises windscreen P/N: WM137000 is allowed.
k. Enterprises bubble tail P/N: WM138014 is allowed for both FE and FE2.
G. 7. Engine and Drivetrain
a. Engine
1. NO MODIFICATIONS ARE ALLOWED EXCEPT WHERE SPECIFICALLY AUTHORIZED WITHIN THESE
RULES. This includes all fuel injection and engine management components, including exhaust,
cooling, electrical and lubrication systems. All systems are subject to test procedures and must
conform to OEM specifications as stated and supplied by Enterprises. All fluids, except fuel, are
unrestricted.
2. Enterprises seals on the engine, and other components shall remain in place at all times. All
engines shall be rebuilt, checked on an engine dynamometer, and sealed through Enterprises.
3. Engine maintenance, which is permitted, includes the replacement, but not modification of
external engine and engine systems parts.
4. There are six (6) seals on the engine. Two (2) on the timing cover, two (2) on the top of the
valve cover, and two (2) on the oil sump. They may not be removed or tampered with.
5. All rubber oil lines may be replaced with braided metal-covered (Aeroquip type) lines. Hose
clamps may be installed on the rubber oil lines.
6. Intake manifold: No modifications are allowed. Absolutely no porting or the addition of material
is allowed. No coating or painting is allowed on the exterior or interior of the intake manifold.
7. Only Engine Control Units (ECU) manufactured by MBE or Performance Electronics are
permitted. Modification of the ECU, ECU program, wiring or sensors is prohibited. ECUs are
password protected.
8. The flywheel weight is a minimum of 2.6 pounds for the Enterprises supplied flywheel. No
modifications to the flywheel with the exception of normal resurfacing for clutch wear are
allowed.
9. No modification to the crankshaft dampener is allowed.
The following parts must be used:
10. Clutch: Enterprises supplied clutch and flywheel contained in kit #WM701000A, Piston
#WM701004A, Throw out bearing #WM701006A, Small O-ring #WM1010405, Large o-ring
#WM1010406, Flexplate and Ring Gear # WM1101053.
11. Spark Plugs, Part # NGK PTR5F-11, NGK TR5AI-13, or Motorcraft # AGSF32FEC.
12. Fuel Injectors: Part # WM591929
13. Throttle Body: Part # WM591930 or WM591930-Jenvey (used with PE ECU only)
14. Fuel Filter: Any 10-micron fuel filter may be used as long as it performs no other purpose than
to filter fuel.
15. Air Filter: Part # WM301020
16. Exhaust systems may be thermal coated or wrapped.
17. A heat shield between the engine block and the exhaust system is recommended for the
purpose of protecting hoses, shifter cable, and wiring from the heat of the exhaust.
18. An Enterprises muffler kit part #WM1131046 (with packable muffler #WM301040A) or muffler
kit part #WM1131047 (with no pack muffler #WM301063) is required. The muffler may not
extend beyond the back of the transmission. An additional muffler may be added to accompany
the stock muffler as needed to meet sound requirements.
19. An optional air to oil cooler is allowed. The maximum core size is 13 inches wide by 6.5 inches
high. No water to oil heat exchanger is allowed.
20. An optional Enterprise alternator kit is allowed, Part # WM1100101
b. Transmission
1. The ELITE 5 speed or SADEV 6 speed sequential transaxles supplied by Enterprises are the only
permitted transmissions. No internal or external modification (including lightening) other than
normal racing repair or as noted below:
a. “SADEV Only” when tested and proven “Flat shift” may or may not be used, competitor’s
choice, only approved method is PE Electronics ECU with SADEV shift sensor. Optional “Auto Blip
Kit” may also be used when tested and proven.
b. “SADEV Only” 1-2019 SADEV gear box will be run as a sealed unit, can be serviced and
inspected by CSR or approved SADEV service center. At event damage can be inspected /
repaired / resealed if necessary, by CSR or approved personnel.
2. ELITE Transmission servicing, replacement of internal components is permitted by the
competitor with the following exceptions:
a. All components must be ferrous metal, except for bearing retainers and bearing cages.
b. Components manufactured by alternate manufacturers are permitted. Replacement
components must be direct replacements to the original components. Absolute minimum
weights are listed below.
3. The rear cover plate may be manufactured or remanufactured using aluminum.
4. Only approved ratios: