# Ariel Atom build ..... using a 2.8L "Hayabusa" V8 **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 13, 2006, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ariel-atom-build-using-a-2-8l-hayabusa-v8/21603 "2006-12-13T13:27:40Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Garick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/8797f3/32.png) [@Garick](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Garick)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2006, 7:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ariel-atom-build-using-a-2-8l-hayabusa-v8/21603/21 "2006-12-14T07:19:57Z")
you beat me to posting this. I’m pretty sure this guy is my hero. He is pretty much designing this atom for brammo motorsport to accept this new engine which he has also had some part in developing. I have followed his site for a pretty long time and read through the whole dp1 log. Its really a great read. I don’t know what he does for a living but he’s got a pretty amazing collection of cars and it seems like unlimited money for them. ---
**Author:** ![amd3dnow3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/amd3dnow3/32/7410_2.png) [@amd3dnow3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/amd3dnow3)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2006, 7:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ariel-atom-build-using-a-2-8l-hayabusa-v8/21603/22 "2006-12-14T07:30:52Z")
i bet that lil fuck can get away from an enzo on a close track. ---
**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2006, 7:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ariel-atom-build-using-a-2-8l-hayabusa-v8/21603/23 "2006-12-14T07:31:37Z")
> [@TgDn32](#): > > I hate to say this, but only 160? > > Can’t turbo busa’s hit 200 or something? > > Or isn’t it the turbo busa motor? Hayabusa’s aren’t factory with turbos. [http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/GSX1300RK7/Specs/Default.aspx](http://www.suzukicycles.com/Products/GSX1300RK7/Specs/Default.aspx) The early '99s were capable of near 200mph, but afterwards they were “limited” to 189mph. With the increased frontal area and corresponding drag (it ain’t real aerodynamic) 160 is pretty healthy. Having your ass fly 5 inches over blacktop in a rolling jungle gym at a buck-sixty is _plenty…_ ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2006, 8:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ariel-atom-build-using-a-2-8l-hayabusa-v8/21603/24 "2006-12-14T08:13:21Z")
160 in that thing would have u not being able to move in ur seat. anyone here ever been on a speed boat doing 80mph? i have, and i coudlnt beleive how fast it felt. my face almost hurt from how hard my sunglasses were being pushed into my face. i couldnt imagine 160 in an open air racer with no helmet ---
**Author:** ![fairgentleman\_Z](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fairgentleman_z/32/7263_2.png) [@fairgentleman\_Z](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/fairgentleman_Z)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2006, 8:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ariel-atom-build-using-a-2-8l-hayabusa-v8/21603/25 "2006-12-14T08:16:59Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > i couldnt imagine 160 in an open air racer with no helmet Why would you want to? ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2006, 8:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ariel-atom-build-using-a-2-8l-hayabusa-v8/21603/26 "2006-12-14T08:33:33Z")
> [@fairgentleman Z](#): > > Why would you want to? the thrill top gear episode with the atom the guy wasnt wearing a helmet and it looked like he was going pretty fast ---
**Author:** ![JEG](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jeg/32/7246_2.png) [@JEG](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JEG)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2006, 8:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ariel-atom-build-using-a-2-8l-hayabusa-v8/21603/27 "2006-12-14T08:45:28Z")
Holy shit thats badass. ---
**Author:** ![tnick24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f05b48/32.png) [@tnick24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tnick24)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2006, 9:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ariel-atom-build-using-a-2-8l-hayabusa-v8/21603/28 "2006-12-14T09:04:16Z")
LOL, I know somebody in rochester who wouldn’t stop talking about building an Atom with one of these V8’s… now I know where he got the idea from… ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2006, 9:12am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ariel-atom-build-using-a-2-8l-hayabusa-v8/21603/29 "2006-12-14T09:12:28Z")
Me actually, and I thought about it before this site popped up a few months ago. ---
**Author:** ![tnick24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/f05b48/32.png) [@tnick24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tnick24)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2006, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ariel-atom-build-using-a-2-8l-hayabusa-v8/21603/30 "2006-12-14T09:15:23Z")
> [@MPD47](#): > > Me actually, and I thought about it before this site popped up a few months ago. news to me :gotme: . Did an atom ever show up at his door? or are there more excuses and stories? ---
**Author:** ![Viper966](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/viper966/32/7268_2.png) [@Viper966](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Viper966)\ **Post date:** [December 14, 2006, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ariel-atom-build-using-a-2-8l-hayabusa-v8/21603/31 "2006-12-14T13:45:08Z")
> [@tnick24](#): > > news to me :gotme: . Did an atom ever show up at his door? or are there more excuses and stories? was it aiman? [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/ariel-atom-build-using-a-2-8l-hayabusa-v8/21603.md?page=1)