??????? are you running "LIGHTWEIGHT FLUIDS" in those lightweight pipes Mark.......
P.S " LOOKING GREAT"
Posted: Mon May 19, 08 4:43 pm
by Dave-R
I missed this thread until now due to being busy on my own car at the weekend.
So just saw the photos.
Mary Mother of Christ! What an eye-full!
If you can get that to drive on the street without giving you a pain from each end then good on you! What an absolute MONSTER!
I LOVE it!
Posted: Mon May 19, 08 5:37 pm
by Anonymous
That looks absolutely awesome! Can"t wait to see it at the track, how much power did the motor make?
Posted: Mon May 19, 08 6:51 pm
by bruvmopar
Looks Superb, Well Done Mark.
Posted: Tue May 20, 08 12:29 am
by mopar_mark
Well DVLA man came today, nice guy & all that, but still no decision, so Brooklands will be a no show
Had a good day on the car, once he had gone.
Gave the engine bay & engine a damn good clean. Nice to see it gleaming how it should do. Installed a new Blower gasket & sealed the injector scoop. Tided up all the wiring, pipes , etc in the engine bay, couple of bits to finish off tomorrow. Will then start on the interior wiring. I have edited earlier posting with engine photos from today
Removed the polycarbonate front screen, side windows & half way through removing rear screen, in readiness for making some new ones.
Posted: Tue May 20, 08 12:37 am
by mopar_mark
Blue wrote:What is that lightweight hose Mark, and where do you get it from? Might be interested in some used Aeroquip, I have to put a fuel system in a car at some point.
Got hose direct from Andy Robinsons, as he has crimping machine & can make them up to length on the spot.
Think automotive, also sells it, but you neeed to know your required length. I will go through what hoses & fittings I have some time this week & will post details.
marc-jerryatric wrote:That looks absolutely awesome! Can"t wait to see it at the track, how much power did the motor make?
Dyno/water brake wasn't big enough to hold the motor, torque was 1,000lb flat, around 1050-1100 HP @ 5250, then started slipping
Going to put on roling road in next few months, so should have truer figures then.
Posted: Tue May 20, 08 6:48 am
by Pete
Absolutely stunning!
Posted: Tue May 20, 08 5:21 pm
by R.RUNNER
Mark, I have just started a contract next to Ashford station, runs until November, so I wouldn`t mind having a peek at "Ol Cracklin Rose" some time. ...............
Posted: Tue May 20, 08 5:51 pm
by Anonymous
Thats going to be fun on the road! And should really fly on the track, would have thought you'll be deep in the 8s when you get a handle on it
Posted: Tue May 20, 08 6:06 pm
by mopar_mark
R.RUNNER wrote:Mark, I have just started a contract next to Ashford station, runs until November, so I wouldn`t mind having a peek at "Ol Cracklin Rose" some time. ...............
Thats about 5mins/2 miles away, any time you like mate. I will PM you my mobile.
Just dont forget the chocolate Hob Nobs
Posted: Tue May 20, 08 6:26 pm
by Anonymous
Absolutley stunning car Mark
Posted: Tue May 20, 08 8:18 pm
by mopar_mark
Well had a bit of good fortune today, been trying to find a LT1 water temp sensor, well not knowing jack about Chevy motors apart from the fact a LT1 is used in a Corvette.
I managed to find out, they use the same sensor in a Vauxhall Lotus, local Vauxhall garage was very helpfull & ordered me one, should be here in next few days.
So if I can get a coil organised, might fire the old girl up this weekend.
Posted: Mon Jun 02, 08 9:22 pm
by mopar_mark
All being well this should be a video clip from yesterday
Had to edit it down some what to be able to get onto You tube, but should give you an idea