WELD/SUTTON DIRT MISSILE build

[Ron Sutton]

Originally Posted by rustomatic

Just a note back on topic: After crawling all over a new Trans Am Camaro racer at Sonoma today, it is easy to see how this build, frame and everything, is quite similar--this is a compliment, as the chassis on the spec racer, according to the owner, was built by Howe. The Sutton version is just more exotic and probably a lot more fun (read: potentially way faster) to drive (when it's done). What's funny is that on a cost basis, the bespoke (for Greg or other people) Sutton version seems like a considerable bargain when put up against a spec Trans Am racer . . .

Thanks for the kind comments.

Greg Weld's Track Warrior will be quicker than a Trans Am 2 car, but not as quick as a Trans Am car. The chassis, downforce, suspension & overall grip would be equal to a TA car, but the 700hp is the limiting factor. Today's Trans Am cars are making north of 850hp.

Greg wanted a tame LS7 ... and 700hp is the lowest power version of LS7 I offer. We have them up to 900hp, but as you can imagine, those engines come with a lot of maintenance requirements. Besides, this thing will be a beast with 700HP.

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I just returned from my 10 day vacation in Yosemite. I'll jump on here Monday & post some updates & some dyno sheets.