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Old 10-06-2011, 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 430 hp 70
care to elaborate or pm? couldnt find any info
Dry sump versus lateral G's leading to miss lubrication...my bet...

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Old 10-07-2011, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by miami993c297
Dry sump versus lateral G's leading to miss lubrication...my bet...

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No.

None of the engine failures were due to oil starvation. All of them had a good dry-sump system, including the new engine from another builder that won the National Championship.
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Any more pics of the closer to finished product? Beautiful paint job!
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Originally Posted by ebaker
Any more pics of the closer to finished product? Beautiful paint job!

Thank you for the compliment. I will download some more pix soon.
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Originally Posted by 430 hp 70
care to elaborate or pm? couldnt find any info
it went b0000m ... enough details? =)

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Been over a month. Updates?
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Originally Posted by 3.8redbird
Been over a month. Updates?
Haven't had much time to work on it. It's at my friend's shop closer to my house now getting the final details needed for the first start and tuning done.

Since the last update:

1) Added LP fuel pump and surge tank.
2) Swapped out some axle bolts for bolts with better heat treatment.
3) Bought the Holley EFI (HP) and harness
4) Bought new steering wheel and shift ****
5) Bought new seats
6) Started to route/mount gear shifter
7) Bought a different AC blower (smaller-more legroom)

Basically everything is "there" to have it running and on the dyno. It is so close, yet so far away...

The problem is that his shop is too busy to work on kit car/performance stuff during the day, so it only gets worked on at night after hours when he/his guys have time, and on the nights I'm able to get there to work on it after my 9-5.

It is getting there. I have some pix in my camera. I will upload them when I get a chance this weekend or before.
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Its hard to believe I drive past your car every day but don't have time to stop and see it ...


I will make time to check it out in person, looks bad *** in pictures.


Roberto , You sir got talent.
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lookin' good so far! Like the color choice.....

I'm taking out my little road race toy on Friday
2400lbs dry... 600hp+
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Originally Posted by vettewrench
Its hard to believe I drive past your car every day but don't have time to stop and see it ...


I will make time to check it out in person, looks bad *** in pictures.


Roberto , You sir got talent.
Thanks a lot Mark. I will be there tonight to work on it. I hope to catch up with you soon.

I found this event for next July 14th: http://lta-lsr.com/MoreInfo.aspx

It's a standing mile and a half with a 1 mile shut down. 300ft wide, perfectly smooth pavement. Guys are reporting 15-30+ runs over the course of a weekend.

I know you have Kyle's car setup for the 1/4 mile, but with a tire and brake change, maybe guys would have interest in a 1.5mile run instead? He already has the cage and parachute. With a Hans device he would probably be legal for any speed over 200mph with minimal safety gear.

A few of us are confirming the trip now (other kit car owners), and I plan on making thread about it on this forum and the Corvette forum too. Would be great to have you guys come as well.

Originally Posted by gnx7
lookin' good so far! Like the color choice.....

I'm taking out my little road race toy on Friday
2400lbs dry... 600hp+
Thanks.

Your car looks awesome. It must be a lot of fun.
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Originally Posted by gnx7
2400lbs dry... 600hp+
oink oink oink

gotta shave another 300-400lbs off that to play
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Looks awesome mate, just need to trim your excess throttle cable make it look a little neater. was it hard to get the ITB to all open/close together?
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This is probably the nastiest thing I've ever laid eyes on. I swear, if I had the talent I'd take the motor right out of my G8 and slam it in one of these!

However, will an FI setup fit?
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Where did you get those sweet All Pro valve covers?
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Very nice Roberto.

I really like the satin black on the VCs.

I just grabbed a set of the Holleys as your old heads were taller and I needed clearance for the Plenums. My billet ones were too tall.

If your oil sending unit gets in your way on the throttle linkage, I have a solution I came up with for the Harrop.
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that is just beyond sick, i bet that ride is alot of fun
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Originally Posted by O.N.
Looks awesome mate, just need to trim your excess throttle cable make it look a little neater. was it hard to get the ITB to all open/close together?
I haven't sync'd them yet. I haven't started the motor. I have played with them though and it seems pretty straight forward to sync them mechanically.

Originally Posted by IDRIVEAG8GT
This is probably the nastiest thing I've ever laid eyes on. I swear, if I had the talent I'd take the motor right out of my G8 and slam it in one of these!

However, will an FI setup fit?
Thanks. A front mount Centri won't fit. But turbos and PD superchargers fit pretty easily. Obviously hot and cold plumbing would be custom.

Originally Posted by BEASTZ6
Where did you get those sweet All Pro valve covers?
I bought them from Bob @ All Pro. I bought them as cast and then I painted them satin black.

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Very nice Roberto.

I really like the satin black on the VCs.

I just grabbed a set of the Holleys as your old heads were taller and I needed clearance for the Plenums. My billet ones were too tall.

If your oil sending unit gets in your way on the throttle linkage, I have a solution I came up with for the Harrop.
Thanks Dale. Let's talk soon and catch up.

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that is just beyond sick, i bet that ride is alot of fun
Thanks! They are fun to drive. I can't wait to drive mine though.
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Looks ok I guess, lol....

Need some bling in there Roberto!!!
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I want to be just like Roberto when I grow up.


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