Track Day 'Cuda

[LateralJeaz]

Anything new with this one?

[out2kayak]

Originally Posted by CJD Automotive

I am turbocharged, so I built an engine capable of a sustained 1800 HP for Bonneville and Mile events. It will NEVER see that on the street or road course/autoX. I can "adjust" the output between about 550-1100 for different venues. This is one of the reason my car is a bit of a pig. Aside from needing a beefier cage, the driveline has to handle the top power level, so much heavier components than needed for just a road course/autoX car.

Have you decided what transmission your going with given the max possible engine output and the targeted duties for the vehicle (track and street)?

[CJD Automotive]

Originally Posted by LateralJeaz

Anything new with this one?

Little bit, got the front on and some support bars in.




I notched the existing frame structure to accept the 2x3" rails of the clip. The car is locked down, so made careful measurements and cuts to fit everything nice and tight.





So after fitting, took some measurements and everything was way off. WTH? Turns out Ron sent the front blueprint with a different ride height than everything else. So back out, lower the sub and fix and fill in all the careful cutting and fitting, then refit. Lots of time wasted here.









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[CJD Automotive]

Originally Posted by out2kayak

Have you decided what transmission your going with given the max possible engine output and the targeted duties for the vehicle (track and street)?

Yes, I'm using a PPG sequential 6 speed.

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Good Heavens....

[rustomatic]

This car is reaching the point where, when it's done, seeing it (preferably in action) will be on par with a major celebrity sighting. Keep adding the awesomeness!

[preston]

At one point I made the decision to stick with 315's on the front of my car as I'm not that competition oriented and 335's would have forced a lot of compromises on the inside or created visually obnoxious fender flaring.

These photos of 335's on the front of your Cuda make me question those decisions !
Looks so awesome.

Also, you have a few holes in your firewall you need to patch

[Centerforce]

This is looking downright MEAN! Nothing gets us riled up like the rough-looking freshly-caged phase of a racecar.

[Flash68]

Dominant

[CJD Automotive]

Originally Posted by rustomatic

This car is reaching the point where, when it's done, seeing it (preferably in action) will be on par with a major celebrity sighting. Keep adding the awesomeness!

Thanks, not sure it will ever have celebrity status, but I think the older cars will always draw far more attention than the newer ones. Promise if you see it, it won't be at a car show, I will be beating on it!