Meet Brutus (Brutal Lotus) V8

[paulmon]

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

[xcarguy]

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

[paulmon]

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.

[WestTexasS2K]

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.

[paulmon]

I think I've got enough power and I can always turbo. LOL

[WestTexasS2K]

You will change your mind after a year of driving. Been there done that.

[MHKflyer52]

Hey another "Frankin7" in on the forum.

 

Out run everything but a gas station....I like it.

[Bonjo2]

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."

[readysetgo]

"Meaford Speed and Custom", are you in Meaford?....I'll have to keep an eye on the roads, I'm in Owen Sound.

[twobone]

Hi and welcome - Mike from Mississauga

[paulmon]

"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.

[paulmon]

Here is some revving engine fun:

 

[paulmon]

I've secured insurance and have my plates, my beast is now road legal!