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Discussion in 'Boxers/TR/M' started by BlackHorseRacing, Dec 7, 2010.

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  1. BlackHorseRacing

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    #1 BlackHorseRacing, Dec 7, 2010
    We are thinking about building a 300+ MPH car for Bonneville and thought about starting with a TR this time instead of a 308. So we are on the hunt for one with a blown/no engine, and or some body damage. This looks like a good platform to start with as the aerodynamics are already pretty good.
     
  2. jeffdavison

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    #2 jeffdavison, Dec 7, 2010
    Saw one at T.Rutlands a few weeks ago.

    JD

     
  3. Hawaii

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    #3 Hawaii, Dec 7, 2010
    Are you putting in a American v8 or using a Ferrari engine??
    Cool project!
     
  4. kerrywittig

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    #4 kerrywittig, Dec 7, 2010
    Sounds very interesting doesn't it Emery? Hey did those caps and rotors make an improvement?

    Prying Me
     
  5. BlackHorseRacing

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    #5 BlackHorseRacing, Dec 7, 2010
    We would be going for the AA record so we would need an 8 liter engine. Probably a Dart or Donovan big block. We would also have to lenghten the car somewhat.
    Here is some video from our record run in the 288 (308) GTO in Oct for those that haven't seen it.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_622rP7bqI

    http://drivencarreviews.com/?p=3429
     
  6. Hawaii

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    #6 Hawaii, Dec 8, 2010
    Hi Kerry
    They worked excellently!! Thanks again. Do you happen to have any extra carbon contacts? I buggered up one...
     
  7. Hawaii

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    #7 Hawaii, Dec 8, 2010
    Awesome videos! I'm glad that turned out to be a water tank next to you and not fuel!
    Thanks for sharing.
     
  8. uzz32soarer

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    #8 uzz32soarer, Dec 8, 2010
    A lot of slagging comments on those videos by opinionated wankers, but hats off to you. 444km/ph is bloody fast in any car irrespective of the chassis/engine combination.

    It would be amazing to see / hear more about the way the car was setup to be able to handle those speeds from a chassis/steering/geometry point of view.
     
  9. BlackHorseRacing

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    #9 BlackHorseRacing, Dec 8, 2010
    It would be amazing to see / hear more about the way the car was setup to be able to handle those speeds from a chassis/steering/geometry point of view.[/QUOTE]

    Basically a (somewhat rusty) stock chassis with Boxer brakes (truck master cylinder), stock steering, new shocks, 500lbs of lead bolted down in the nose, with a little luck thrown in for good measure. You use almost no steering input and you can see in the video how stable it is at speed, just a little squirley between gears
     

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