Any project ideas for a Ferarri transaxle like this?

[DocJr]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_GT40

A pro-touring GT40?

How much more improving could possibly be done?

[ironworks]

Last year when Eric and I got the privilege to tour Tom Hanna's shop on our way to Columbus. We saw his project to build a 300mph super car. His plan was to have it powered by a 5" bore spacing big block, that would be hooked to some kind of rear transaxle that could spit out a front drive shaft to power the front axle. The front drive shaft would spin through the cam bore in the block since it would be a DOHC engine. He already had the carbon fiber monocoque chassis built. This is a picture of the clay body that had laid up in his shop.

Well point being ever since I saw this car I have been thinking about doing a supercar design. I love the GT40 and the Ford GT is my favorite supercar. But They won't fit tall guys like me in them. It would be cool to do a modernized Gt40 one off kinda car.

Tyler B and myself were discussing putting that trans in one of these cars. Taking the easy way out. http://www.superlitecars.com/coupe_spec.html

[Rhino]

Originally Posted by ironworks

Tyler B and myself were discussing putting that trans in one of these cars. Taking the easy way out. http://www.superlitecars.com/coupe_spec.html

Had you given any thought about the Factory Five GTM? The kit is cheaper, mostly C5 based (spare parts are plentiful), and still along the same lines.

[Ron in SoCal]

Originally Posted by ironworks

Tyler B and myself were discussing putting that trans in one of these cars. Taking the easy way out. http://www.superlitecars.com/coupe_spec.html

Sha-wing! Just found my next project.....

I wonder what the people's republic of california would say when i go to register it?

[ironworks]

Originally Posted by flash911

Sha-wing! Just found my next project.....

I wonder what the people's republic of california would say when i go to register it?

That is where the new E-rod engine come into play. GM Performance parts is rumored to have an E-rod LS9 engine coming very soon. Shoot for that fact an LS7 would be plenty of power in 2200lbs car.

HHMMMMM.

[Ron in SoCal]

Yes the LS7 would be great power:weight, but it'd be a shame to put cats on that work of art. Maybe a turbo charged e-rod or that LS9 you mentioned? Not to mention a f'n front license plate, proper lighting, bumpers, etc.

[ironworks]

Originally Posted by flash911

Yes the LS7 would be great power:weight, but it'd be a shame to put cats on that work of art. Maybe a turbo charged e-rod or that LS9 you mentioned? Not to mention a f'n front license plate, proper lighting, bumpers, etc.

If you were in the first 500 registered each year it would not have to pass emissions I believe. I know that is true for vintage kit car stuff. But this body does not resemble anything vintage. I think as a specially constructed vehicle it would not have to have bumpers. But It is "supposed" to have a front license plate. Obviously I would double check all this info before purchase. I know if you ran the e-rod engine things would be easy. After you got it registered and going you could do CARB legal improvements pretty easy.

Can you imagine that car in the fast lane down the 405? Just tell everyone it is some super limited super car from, some unknown country.

[Ron in SoCal]

Originally Posted by ironworks

Can you imagine that car in the fast lane down the 405? Just tell everyone it is some super limited super car from, some unknown country.

Great input on the legal requirements. I'd probably go visit the factory, see some running (get some seat time - that'd hook me for sure!), and do a reality check with the DMV.

The 405? How about pulling up next to some cupcake in a Lambo in BH? Or going to Supercar Sunday with a track scar on it? I'm already thinking about selling my boat to finance it. The GF even likes it better the the Camaro project, so I've got buy in there!

One project at a time, though. I'll check with RCR and see if they're planing on attending SEMA...

[deuce_454]

Originally Posted by DocJr

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_GT40

A pro-touring GT40?

How much more improving could possibly be done?

some modern-race-ernizing... forgelines, penske shocks, upgraded interior, AC, double the horsepower, paddleshifted tranny.. the little things