.boB

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Went to the track for some practice, and work out some bugs. Still needs some work to get the bugs out, but it's very fast with a mild LS1/6.





Only one engine issue - oil spewing out of the left rear valve cover breather. Made a huge mess everythwere. I'll have to install a air/oil separator (not a catch can) and a remote breather. Shouldn't be too difficult to put something together.

http://www.racingtheexocet.com/?page_id=587

Steve91T

That's got to be a blast. Any video?

RidetechJosh

Agreed! I'd like to drive one of those sometime.

STANG KILLA SS 2

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do you every run into issues at HPDEs with no fenders?
i know alot of them dont allow open wheel cars.

.boB

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No video yet. I have an older GoPro that I might set up just for fun. It doesn't integrate directly with the MXL, though, so it would just be raw video. If I want to make a real track video, I'd need to use something like RaceRender.

I don't think the lack of fenders is going to be an issue. At one time, NASA specifically prohibited fenderless cars in HPDE. But I was reading through the rule back yesterday looking for that, and couldn't find it.

But I race in TTU, and there has not been a restriction in Time Trials. I have some fenders that I might try to install at some point.

JD_AMG

F*cking sick! One my dreams to own a car like that.
Are you running a breather in addition to the PCV system?

.boB

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Yeah, I was. I don't recall why I did that, exactly. Apparently, it seemed like a good idea at the time.

I found a good article on swapping over to the LS6 valley cover (which I did during assembly) and what to do with those "extra" lines. I'll change that this week end.

Eventually I'll make a catch can for it, too. Probably doesn't really need it, but I'll get around to doing it anyway.

For my first attempt at an LS1, I think it's going well. I'v made some mistakes along the way. But they're all small, annoying, and easily fixed.

FASTFATBOY

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A 400 hp go cart drooool

Midnight02

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A LS-powered EXOCET -- well done Bob! That should provide many days of enjoyment.

If you don't mind my asking, what tire are you running?

We see a fair number of these around here (they're based in Atlanta) at car/track events and they look like a blast. I missed my chance to take one for a spin last year at a track event they sponsored.

.boB

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I'm using a Hoosier R6; 275-50/15.

I bought them last year, but didn't get the car ready in time to use them. I'v used this tire before with pretty good results. They stick well after a few laps to warm them up, but fall off rather fast; like 20-25 heat cycles. Heat cycles are 20 minutes of high speeds laps. I can usually get a whole season out of them.

When these wear out, I'll probably go to a Hoosier A7 - an autocross tire.

The problem with a light weight car like this is that it's hard to get heat into the tire. They rarely get hot enough to get really sticky - but they last a long time. The autocross tires are sticky almost on lap one, but don't quite last the entire season. They'll start to fall off in 15-20 heat cycles.

79_T/A

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Very cool Bob. Must be an exciting ride that keeps the driver busy.

I know the car is built for TT, but I would heavily consider a containment seat. With the seating position that close to the cage in an open car, I would want everything possible to help keep your upper body inside the car. At the very least a seat with some shoulder support.

Those autocross compound Hoosiers are definitely the hot ticket for TT use, especially in a featherweight car like yours. Cool build, would love to drive something like that compared to my heavy pig.

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Looked at a containment seat. But the car is so small, it doesn't fit. Those are Spec Miata seats, and they're tight.

I'v been racing an open car for 10 years. I use an Isaac head and neck restraint system, 5 point harness, and arm restraints. I'm considering window nets, but haven't decided yet.

gnx7

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If you make it out West to Thunderhill, Laguna Seca, or Sears Point please send me a PM.

My 441ci motor (4.190" bore/4" stroke) should be done this April for my FD. Would be fun to go out on track and chase each other.

STANG KILLA SS 2

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whats TT?

Steve91T

Time trials, I believe

Supercharged111

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I'm calling shenanigans on that LS6 badge!

.boB

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Exactly. You race against the clock and yourself. Different kind of racing. I run in the unlimited class.

Yes, and no. LS6 heads and intake. ASA cam. LS1 block. And, I got the emblem for free.

Supercharged111

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Ahh, didn't realize you'd gotten your mits on some heads too. Pretty sure the pistons are still different though.

LS1-450

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Very nice. Just saw a build thread on one of these in the conversion section.
Sweet trailer tent, as well. That's pretty clever.

.boB

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The trailer comes from www.SerpentExpress.com Larry Johnson designed them. The only thing I don't like is how it slopes down in the back. If I ever replace the cover, I'll change that.