Clive's 400 BHP Super GT RX-8 Race Car

clive · April 25, 2022, 08:55:54 PM

Quote from: MattScott on April 25, 2022, 08:34:44 PM
Looking good. I'm sure our very own Mister Fibreglass could make you a Rx8 headlight air duct to ram in a little more air in too

Thing is, the Thunder Saloon regs want a proper working headlamp, so I felt this was the best legal solution.
They even state you cant even tint the headlamps !

Jamie R · April 25, 2022, 08:59:34 PM

Ah cmon gimme a shot, my latest project can be my induction lol

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Casey · April 25, 2022, 09:34:42 PM

I'm sure this is a stupid question, but wouldn't it have been easier to intake via a scoop on the bonnet somehow?

MattScott · April 25, 2022, 11:19:52 PM

Quote from: Jamie R on April 25, 2022, 08:59:34 PM

Ah cmon gimme a shot, my latest project can be my induction lol

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Lmao

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MattScott · April 25, 2022, 11:47:05 PM

Quote from: clive on April 25, 2022, 08:55:54 PM
Quote from: MattScott on April 25, 2022, 08:34:44 PM
Looking good. I'm sure our very own Mister Fibreglass could make you a Rx8 headlight air duct to ram in a little more air in too

Thing is, the Thunder Saloon regs want a proper working headlamp, so I felt this was the best legal solution.
They even state you cant even tint the headlamps !

Ah thats a shame - although seeing Jamie's post that may be a blessing

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steve phillips · April 26, 2022, 11:21:04 AM

And here we see the skilled operative modifying his head lamps, being watched by the shop supervisor..... who doesn't look too impressed.....

clive · April 26, 2022, 02:04:41 PM

Quote from: Casey on April 25, 2022, 09:34:42 PM
I'm sure this is a stupid question, but wouldn't it have been easier to intake via a scoop on the bonnet somehow?

No such thing as a stupid question

I was desperate to stop any sort of under bonnet heat going into the air filter, so the head lamp solution will solve this.

clive · April 26, 2022, 02:06:04 PM

Quote from: steve phillips on April 26, 2022, 11:21:04 AM
And here we see the skilled operative modifying his head lamps, being watched by the shop supervisor..... who doesn't look too impressed.....

Monty was the only one who knew what he was doing

clive · May 19, 2022, 09:50:51 PM

We got there

With the water system revamped, Air Filter relocated, plus new Turbo with a slightly different rear wheel so it spooled faster the result was wonderful

We not only found 60 more BHP than ever, but also its the way it produces power so low down in the rev range.
Huge thanks to Steve for the Machining and Pip for the excellent mapping.

We now Have 510BHP with 353Lbs of Torque to light the rear wheels up

A Dyno video will appear over the next couple of days

MattScott · May 19, 2022, 09:59:29 PM

Wow that's great news. I bet you can't wait to see how all that feels on the track!

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Mr Spiller · May 19, 2022, 10:30:31 PM

Great news
Good power in the right place I guess

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Casey · May 19, 2022, 10:49:02 PM

What a great result! Well done to everyone involved.

I'm really looking forward now to seeing how this extra power helps in the races to come.

boosted · May 21, 2022, 09:40:03 AM

Great result.
You ever got Christine weighed. Be great to know bhp per tonne.

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Eccentric shaft · May 21, 2022, 10:17:55 AM

60hp! You added a Ford Cortina!

Brilliant!

Jamie R · May 21, 2022, 08:03:38 PM

Quote from: Eccentric shaft on May 21, 2022, 10:17:55 AM
60hp! You added a Ford Cortina!
Brilliant!

Lollllll

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