Now that's bad ass right there!! Nice work Jeff!! :thumbsup:

Its a hardcore ride. No soundproofing or trim at all, the only interior it has is seats. Lexan side windows, fibreglass bumpers etc....

My brother and I flew over a week before PT and were thrashing on it with the Schwartz guys. Just "finished" it on Sunday morning and took off to Racine.... basically the Power Tour was the shakedown for the car. Came back with a list if things to fix.

He took the car back to the shop Sunday night and I drove his Ultima from Racine to South Bend.... I used to think my 600hp Ultima was fast.... his is xxxxing insane!

I think the Twin Turbo bug has bitten... The Ultima has a Magnacharged LS2 so I now need to decide if the Ultima gets the TT and the Tempest gets the Magnacharged LS2... or the Ultima keeps the LS2 and the Tempest gets a TT. Im kinda thinking the Tempest with TT would be a blast.

Stay tuned folks.

Turbos on the Tempest would be waaaaayyyy easier. Plus, if you drove Jeff's car, you realize how hard it is to put the power down with such a light car.

With over 1000hp, the Pontiac would still corner well and the wheelbase and weight would help keep the tires from shredding every time you sneeze.

I have to get a ride in the Tempest, next time I visit. :)


Too bad the trans in my car was wasted, I really wanted to drive the 1st legs with you all.

I like the subtle engine bay and the red on the car looks great. :thumbsup:

Temptress got an engine swap after power tour. It's now a dry sump LS9 based block. I think Jeff used a LS7 clutch this time. Anyway, it's up at the Car Craft Summer Nationals and so far is in 1st place in the pre-81 class for real-street eliminator. I'm sure he'll post with more details later, way to go dude!!

Updated pics

Car Craft RSE AX video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1YROd8OpXo
Oct 2009 Drag video 12.36 at 116.9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgM406pOJxE
RTTH Sept 2009 AutoCross Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBuHIaBTNOI

Car Craft with RSE article came this week. Nice.
Both Schwartz cars, 1982 Trans Am and 1965 Tempest beat a modded LPE 2008 ZO6, with wing, suspension mods, etc. in the AX.

Look for this car in an upcoming Tremec ad.

Vendor Class winner at Charlotte Goodguys

high horsepower traction issues
 

Yes, the Tempest is a great car and would be great with some FI. But, the Ultima GTR has no problem making use of its 1000hp. The body creates a substantial amount of downforce and the chassis/suspension aren't slouches. Unless you're building a drag car, probably nothing rwd is gonna hook 1000hp in 1st gear.