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Simply stunning, " engineering marvel "

Quick question at the power levels of this current car and the ability to overpower the tires at will, have you hit the point of of diminishing returns?

Would full blown racing rubber harness this power level?

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Originally Posted by ArisESQ (Post 578102)

Next time I get caught doing donuts in the church parking lot I'll just explain that I'm "tuning my car." :idea:

Can't wait to see how you do at OUSCI - congrats on building an incredible car!

and your on a mission from god.

awesome build

Okay, I'll bite. Why 177*F thermostat for the Z28?

Very nicely executed Mark.

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Originally Posted by CarlC (Post 578347)

Okay, I'll bite. Why 177*F thermostat for the Z28?

Very nicely executed Mark.

The Z/28 thermostat is a lower temp and higher flow thermostat. We wanted to make the Z/28 robust for track use and we wanted more coolant flow for better power train cooling. Early on in the program we were undersized for power train cooling and the thermostat in conjunction with many other parts keeps the Z/28 cool.

I have learned a lot from my projects and from work. Having a car that will run hard on the track without overheating is great. A side benefit is nothing leaks. It is a great feeling not to be also watching the gauges out of the corner of your eye.

This project also has a Race Technology dash that allows me to monitor the can engine data, log it and set warning functions. I went from a gauge watcher to just using the warning lights.

It all works great.

Mark

Mark,
Will that thermostat work in a BBC, or is the size different for the LS motors?

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Originally Posted by 69hugger (Post 578355)

Mark,
Will that thermostat work in a BBC, or is the size different for the LS motors?

Sorry no totally different.

Mark, not to echo everyone else but I will to a degree.

Even though there are a bunch of great people with fantastic cars going and we wish them all the best there is something to be said for betting the best horse in the race.

This household will be cheering you on. I wish we could see it live instead of waiting until it comes out on Dish.

Give 'em Hell and GOOD LUCK!

I figured so. Thanks for the response.

Mark
The car looks outstanding! Cant wait to see it this week. The paint is stunning.

Mike

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Originally Posted by Stielow (Post 462639)

I had Dewitt’s radiator custom make me a radiator core and intercooler core. The cores nest together to make an efficient package. The assembled the cores with tanks and mounted them togther. I had it made 23 inch tall and 24 inched wide to fit a Cadillac SRX turbo fan and shroud. After a long conversation with C&R they supplied a 10 kW oil cooler for the end tank. Dewitt also built in the power steering and transmission coolers. It maybe a bit overkill but I want to get the temps under control on the new car.

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/q...psded7cfa0.jpg

The top two coolers are power steering and transmission. The lower cooler is the engine oil cooler. Using oil to water coolers it will help heat and cool the oil.

http://i439.photobucket.com/albums/q...ps7ba89dea.jpg

Mark

Mark, what is the fan shroud (ei fan blade leading edge) gap from the radiator core? You quote 850W heat rejection for the fan, but is there an equivalent vacuum or airflow (cfm) value that you can attach to that heat rejection rate? Also lastly, what is the core thickness of the radiator?

Thanks!
Joe