MightyMike's Stalker V8

[MightyMike]

I've been tucked away in my garage for the past couple of months working on my Stalker V8. It's coming along nicely. I'm a few wires away from finishing up my wiring and just a couple coolant hoses away from adding antifreeze.

 

Purchased kit as a roller...

http://i48.tinypic.com/jv3zwm.jpg

 

Last weekend...

http://i47.tinypic.com/2qi2us5.jpg

 

Speedhut gauges and billet aluminum push button switches for the dash.

http://i48.tinypic.com/t7jz0l.jpg

 

Side panels were hydro-dipped with a silver carbon fiber look, then liquid clear-bra was applied...

http://i45.tinypic.com/116km7k.jpg

 

Fiberglass pieces will be painted Lotus Chrome Orange. Tillett B5 seats are en-route from the UK.

[snookwheel]

Very nice!

[rikker]

what will the weight be?

[MightyMike]

Estimating 1450-1500 lbs

[subtlez28]

BEAUTIFUL!

 

I would love to see any other photos you have. I am flying down to pick up my Brunton M-spec Monday (kit - long road ahead of me).

 

Which LS engine is that? What trans did you go with?

[WestTexasS2K]

Are you running a dry sump?

[MightyMike]

I have some photos posted in the gallery section at http://www.bruntonauto.com. The engine is the 430hp LS3 crate motor. It is mated to a T-56 transmission.

 

Safe travels to pickup your M-spec. I look forward to seeing photos of your build.

[MightyMike]

Not running a dry sump - stock oil pan

[coffee break]

Man, that looks FAST, does the speedo read in MPH or WARP?

[readysetgo]

Hydro-dipped Side panels! - Amazing! Your setting the bar pretty high.

[86Sebring]

I want it, I want it :banghead:

[MightyMike]

...or pissing away too much money! They look nice though.

[Alaskossie]

Mike,

 

Please let me know what your think of the Tillett B-5 seats after the arrive, and you try them.

 

I'm thinking of one for the passenger seat in my eventual Miata-LS conversion, and a full-bucket Tillett B-6F for the driver's side.

 

Tom

[Mondo]

After your last upgrading project, I know this is going to be great... Bigger back tires might be necessary with all the HP

[Kitcat]

Agree abt the tires, I think my 165 hp Zetec Cat has more rear rubber. Car looks terrific.

[MightyMike]

Car has 255/45Z17s on all 4 corners. How much wider do you think I can go without having a negative effect on handling?

 

Tom - I will give you some feedback as well as a few photos.

[Kitcat]

Ahh, good question, my eye-ball meter had them at 225's. Trade off of larger tire is in such a light car is tire doesn't warm up as fast (or at all) which hurts grip.

[Mondo]

I have 275/40/17s on the back of mine but am going to probably go down to your size. I know Kevin's ultralite with supercharger uses 275s size

[Bonjo2]

I think if you can find some 225 drag radials you'd be shocked at how much a properly spec'd tire can do. If 1000+ lbs heavier the larger tire might prove quicker. I just cannot imagine this little car being able to generate enough heat to make work on the street, esp Sep through May.

 

I am running the 225 BFG drag radial dot approved. They are plenty stiff, provide great feedbacks, heat evenly and quickly at 15-20 psi. The only drawback, aside from the odd truck bolt pattern American Racing boat anchor wheels, are the limited sizes offered.

 

I had to re-learn the whole tire economics game.

[Bonjo2]

Dude,

Your "last weekend" photo rocks. My new favorite, big toy next to kid toy. I might have to order some new front wings if you can report on how stable they are at speed. Mine flop around like mad at 60. Your garage ad car too clean though.... Mine already looks sand blasted and worn and only 647 miles on the odo.

A.