paulmon Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 (edited) Registered as a 2008 Richmond (Ministry of Transport based that on my receipts), Car is 100% built from scratch. I'm 6'3" and 200lbs, I don't fit in my Seven cars as I'm too tall, so the car was "tall sized" for me. I'm looking for insurance right now, a thankless task with nothing but disappointment. Next step in development is to test suspension, handling, breaking, make sure it doesn't overheat, calibrate the speedometer, and tune the PCM (which needs miles for datalogging). The REAL fun is about to start. Chassis: Custom made from 1.5" ERW and 1.5 DOM Body: Hand fabricated aluminum Engine: Chevy LT-1 V8 from a 1994 Camaro bored to 355 with forged pistons, custom cooling and ignition (coil on plug conversion), custom intake and straight side pipes Transmission: T56 6-Speed from Camaro Brakes: Wilwood 4 piston with dual master cylinders Suspension: Custom inboard coilovers with wishbones up front and live axle rear with panhard bar. Wheels: Custom made 15x7 front and 15x8 rear Basset steel racing wheels Tires: 205/50-15 front ad 225/50-15 rear Weight: 1600lbs (rather portly) Power: ~350HP (rather ridiculous) Torque: ~325lb/ft@2000RPM (insanity!) http://www.brutusv8.com/misc/driver-side-sml.jpg http://www.brutusv8.com/misc/brutusengine-sml.jpg http://www.brutusv8.com/misc/front-sml.jpg Edited April 20, 2013 by paulmon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xcarguy Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 paulmom, Congratulations on the build. :hurray: I'm curious about the coil packs and how you are running ignition timing (I’m assuming the forward-mounted distributor is no more). X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmon Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 The Optispark is still there but it's just as a timing source now, it's output now goes to a module called the LTCC which controls the coils. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Looks good, should be a riot on the track. When you get bored with 350 hp there is room for more power and no weight gain. In fact changing to LS series engine may cut 100 lbs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmon Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 I think I've got enough power and I can always turbo. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestTexasS2K Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 You will change your mind after a year of driving. Been there done that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Hey another "Frankin7" in on the forum. Out run everything but a gas station....I like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonjo2 Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Loving the V8 sevens! The torque is more than enough. The only place that would initially insure me was progressive online. You have to get state minimums and not bother with collision or replacement value. After 6 months, it was easy to add to my normal company as a "transfer current coverage." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readysetgo Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 "Meaford Speed and Custom", are you in Meaford?....I'll have to keep an eye on the roads, I'm in Owen Sound. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobone Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi and welcome - Mike from Mississauga Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmon Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 "Meaford Speed and Custom", are you in Meaford?....I'll have to keep an eye on the roads, I'm in Owen Sound. No that's my buddy's shop up north where we built the car. Car itself is in Mississauga now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmon Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Here is some revving engine fun: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulmon Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 I've secured insurance and have my plates, my beast is now road legal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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