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Originally Posted by nblumberg
that engine compartment looks crazy - i like how everything looks custom machined...
good luck keeping it attached to the ground.
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I've been working on this for years and fab'd a lot of the parts. Pulleys, blower mount, crank adapter, intake mods, intake hat, rails, brake mounts, trans parts, power distribution panel, digital dash, etc. The project started as a frame and body from a good friend Charlie Bruno's estate. I'm sure Charlie would approve of what I've done to his car.
Even with 360/710-17's on the back, I'm afraid it will have the capability of destroying any amount of tire...you're absolutely correct. Simulation data says well over 900ft-lbs of torque at 10psi and it's capable of 14 on this engine so Vortech says. The weak link is the transmission; and I've seen 1000hp through a Viper T56 on Vipers...so hopefully it'll last a while.
The power is managed by the boost control valve and/or the blower pulleys. It's a small big block 385 series engine; 435" and low compression; 7.88:1. If I back the boost down, I can hold the power back to 400rwhp or even less. Initially, it's pulleyed to get a dyno number. We'll see how drivable it is. It has every indication of being extremely streetable. I don't know what it'll make; but if it's not 800 to the tires I'll be suprised. The goal was 1000fwhp on pump gas when the project started; we shall see if I made the number or not. Whatever it makes, it sure sounds sweet with that big cog pulley and impeller humming away up front.
Anyway, I plan on having it drivable and legal by my birthday; July 13th; and if I make it...perhaps I'll see you guys on the 15th at breakfast with the car.
Oh, and... all the project pics are on
http://www.racesystems.com/cobra if you want to see the rest of it. They are not in order...havn't taken the time to sort by date.
Byron