shark Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 (edited) The car has been sold. Super V-8 Stalker is offered for sale. Chassis# 85 This car is very fast - powered by a LS6 aluminum corvette engine. Stock LS6 with a cold air intake and headers. A conservative dyno tune was employed; there was no reason to pull every bit of horsepower from the motor considering the weight of the car, and my goal of having a power plant that was reliable, used easily obtainable parts, has a bunch of room for mods if wanted - all with longevity in mind. The motor was tuned by one of the best in the GM LS series arena - Steve AKA "Tuned by Frost" - right here in Richmond. The car starts and runs like a modern car until one gets into the throttle - then hang on. Gobs of torque off idle (approx. 300Ft.lbs. at wheels @ 2.5k RPM & builds) No need to wring it out through the gears, but you can if you must. It has very good street manners with power on tap at all times. Throttle response is very progressive (not an on/off switch) and the car is quite drivable and civilized. I wish I could narrate what this car feels like under acceleration, but I’m not a writer – so onto the facts: LS6 V-8 (Chassis dyno'd/tuned 371whp/355wtq at the wheels or approx. 425hp engine) Dyno sheet is available Powdered coated frame, cage, front control arms, spindle & rear-end housing 50PSI+ oil pressure at hot idle, 65PSI+ under throttle New Tremec TKO 600 Trans & Clutch system Quicktime blow proof bell housing ATI Pulley/damper Wilwood Disc brakes on fronts, Grand-Am Disc brakes on rear Wilwood floor mounted pedal set-up C&R Racing alloy radiator and cooling fan (mounted in-board) Auto-Meter II Gauges (Speedo,Tach, Oil pressure, Oil Temp, Water Temp, Fuel gauge, Voltage gauge) Dash mounted low oil pressure warning light Raptor adjustable (no pills) mini shift light. Discreetly mounted under dash Cold air intake Full roll cage with side protection 3.23 Yukon rear gear set with Torsen LSD Moser Axles Toyo R1R tires (205/50/15) Tilton triple chamber - one piece brake/clutch reservoir Lokar throttle linkage/cable setup Ultra-Shield road race seat - driver side Five point seat harness (driver & passenger) New Red-Top battery Thermo-coated headers, mufflers & turn-outs - Hushpower II exhaust mufflers (great tone & quiet) Upgraded GAZ shocks & springs (600lb. front & 300lb. rear) New alternator and an additional new in-box spare 18 gallon gas tank Fasteners are mostly from McMaster-Carr & Aircraft-Spruce (AN) High quality build - overbuilt really Painted 2009 dodge challenger red “Torred” with grey fenders (non-metallic – clear coated) Approx. 5k miles on chassis – 1,500 miles since conversion from the GM 3.8L Super Charged V-6 to current LS6 V-8 Titled, registered and plated as a 1964 Lotus 7 in Virginia The car runs very strong, handles, brakes and does everything a "super 7" should, but with a little more gusto. I just purchased another car and frankly will not have the room for the Stalker. Edited July 28, 2012 by shark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Sent you a PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitcat Posted July 17, 2012 Share Posted July 17, 2012 Shark, great car. To attach photos, hit "post reply" to this thread, then at bottom hit "Go Advanced", then hit "Browse" to upload your photos. You can do 5 at a time. Once uploaded you can do 5 more,etc. It takes a looong time to upload, be patient. It's best if the photos are done in "attach to e-mail" mode as that involves less data to transfer. Or, just "Edit" your original post using same procedure. Good luck on sale! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Kitcat - thanks for the info. I'll post some photos over the weekend - right now I don't get home from work till dark.... in the meantime here's a video link to my car getting chassis dyno tuned in December. -- Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonjo2 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Shark's car is nuts. He gave me a spirited ride a couple weeks back and I was shocked at how it just hooked up and hauled the mail. I was expecting lots of wheel spin and oversteer. Amazing car, well built too. I sorta wish I could just buy it and drive vs. spending any more time in the garage finishing mine. I do not believe you could build anything as fast and that works as well any cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark Posted July 21, 2012 Author Share Posted July 21, 2012 Avery - ya need to finish that LS3 powered monster and hit the streets. I do not believe you could build anything as fast and that works as well any cheaper. I couldn't have said it better.... :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeb Hoge Posted July 21, 2012 Share Posted July 21, 2012 Wow, I didn't know there was one of these running around Richmond. Maybe I'll get to see it before it gets snatched up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdymond Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 I went over to Mike's yesterday and saw his Stalker. It is a very well done car, whoever gets it will have one of the fastest street legal vehicles on the planet. The roll cage looks to be to be the safest I have seen on any 7, important with that engine. That cage is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdymond Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 The cage does make this Stalker look a bit like a sprint car. I think maintaining the lotus look with a cage is tough, so I run with my cage off when on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark Posted July 22, 2012 Author Share Posted July 22, 2012 (edited) Yep, Robin stopped by yesterday with his Stalker and we had a good chat on 7’s, cars and stalker’s generally. The next time remind me – I have brand new accessory belts (supercharger and alternator/water pump) that I had as spares when my car had the V-6 supercharged engine – free to a good home. BTW: John Meyers stalker - 530hp, GM V-8 LS376/dry-sumped car with race extras is even faster. I believe John placed overall 5th or 6th at one of the UTTC (Ultimate Track Car Challenges) at VIR, and is a very talented/fearless driver (170mph+ up the long south course back straight....going up a blind hill no less !!!) Full course time of 2:00.421 - that my friend is smokin' fast - against several cars that cost 3-4 times as much. IIRC the trans-axle in the 2011 Riley Technologies Mark XXII that competed cost more than John's whole car! So, mine's not the fastest :-) Edited July 22, 2012 by shark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookwheel Posted July 22, 2012 Share Posted July 22, 2012 Hey Shark, I would be interested in the belts for my Super Stalker! I have the 3.8 SC version. Scott Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 Hello scott - Robin here in Richmond is grabbing them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
midgetracr Posted July 24, 2012 Share Posted July 24, 2012 Thanks for the kind words about my V8 Stalker (and its driver) Shark. It is pretty easy to be "fearless" when your car handles well and is stable at speed. BTY 500 HP per ton seems to have some meaning for the Seven performance guys. Big deal. Mine is 650+ HP per ton. That's almost enough HP:) John PS: Are you bringing your car to the Ambush in the Smokies next month? Maybe we could trade cars for a while and compare things? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark Posted July 24, 2012 Author Share Posted July 24, 2012 (edited) Hello John, I hope you're doing well. I will not be attending the Ambush next month. And, my new car likely won't be completed till late Sept. - maybe. Be safe - Mike Edited July 24, 2012 by shark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 Hello all, Mike purchased this car from me in late 2007 with it being about 80% complete. Mike finished the car and has owned it ever since. I have purchased the car back from Mike and it is headed back to Arknsas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMike Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Mike, Thanks. Looking forward to having it back. BTW, what chassis # is your Stalker? And is it an M-spec? Shane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark Posted July 28, 2012 Author Share Posted July 28, 2012 I'm glad Shane got the car. His initial building of the car to basically a mocked up "roller" stage set the bar for the remainder of the build... with several mods in the end, but now it's his turn to make it his own. Sometimes things come full circle. My new car/build is progressing and for those who have asked - it'll be one of these (not orange though - but it's a great photo). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 A RCR car. Fran builds great cars. They are well engineered. I've lusted after one of those myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMike Posted July 28, 2012 Share Posted July 28, 2012 Mike, Thanks. Looking forward to having it back. BTW, what chassis # is your Stalker? And is it an M-spec? Shane Shane, I don't know what chassis number the car is, but here is a photo. The car is ready for shipment; however, I asked for a car without a hood scoop so Glen and I are working through that now. Apparently, the chassis is different on cars without a scoop. :smash: Mike http://i47.tinypic.com/k0z7b.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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