OsoiNA6
February 6, 2010, 11:34am
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I was flipping through this build and it’s pretty crazy…
Source: Option Magazine (Feb '10 issue)
This is the car:
Page 1
Page 2
Technical Highlights
Converted vehicle layout from transverse to longitudinally mounted V6
Engine location moved forward and lower, improving CG and weight distribution
Rearmost part of cylinder block is now 12" forward of rear wheel centerline!!
Primary purpose: support use of Hewland 6 speed transmission
Reason for switch to Hewland: race proven reliability for C30A’s power output of 600+ ps
Custom subframe, manifolds, bell housing, etc etc
C30A + T517Z Turbos
0.5mm oversized forged pistons, H conrods, CR at 9.0
Custom oil pan and dry sump system
Compact alternator from Kei car (neat twist)
Massive cutting of the bulkhead
One off heat treated drive shafts
Purpose
55 seconds at Tsukuba
2:09 at Suzuka
Enjoy the other pics
Before Installation
Note how far forward engine is!
Custom subframe from front
Custom manifolds and turbo
See massive bulkhead cutting needed to relocate engine
40L (10 gallon) fuel tank moved to front, view of Hewland tranny
Company making this madness:
http://www.esprit.to/default.php?cPath=25
So much WIN in this build
Speedhunters had a feature on the a little while back. Such a sick car.
Hopefully it made it a less twitchy car. Those things are a handfull
MrMan
February 6, 2010, 1:32pm
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thats exactly what i was thinking dude… the owner of the race team i work for owns one and he says that they are a handful… very nice car tho, is that going to end up being a jgtc car?
OsoiNA6
February 6, 2010, 4:27pm
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Yes. When they featured it, I don’t think it had the Hewland tranny and the major subframe / engine work though.
Stock weight distribution F/R is 42/58. With the engine moved as far forward as it has been, I’m sure that has changed a lot.
Not a JGTC car, it’s built primarily to post fast lap times during time flying lap contests in Japan (known as “Time Attack”).
Yes. When they featured it, I don’t think it had the Hewland tranny and the major subframe / engine work though.
Stock weight distribution F/R is 42/58. With the engine moved as far forward as it has been, I’m sure that has changed a lot.
Not a JGTC car, it’s built primarily to post fast lap times during time flying lap contests in Japan (known as “Time Attack”).
Comparing to the 944 which handles very nicely and has a WD of 49/51 r/f it’s highly plausible. Although the suspension geometry is the major culprit. Inherent in vehicles with short control arms and high scrub radii. A car that handles much like the NSX’s is the Ultima GTR. Slight changes in kingpin angles and scrub radius made Dons GTR much more docile and controllable
Still love the car in any format. The late model NSX is my favorite of all the major Jap power house cars(Skyline, Supra, etc, etc) in terms of looks. They are such a damn sexy car.
Looks buddy, just looks. Alot more to a car than looks and I’d still take the GTR based on the other variables in my book
Cossey
February 7, 2010, 8:40am
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I know lol, I was just messin. I love the look of the newer NSX’s. The 1st generation of them wasn’t too great IMO.
i beg to differ. the 1st gen NSX is a great looking car. i like it in white with a black roof, or all black.
i love all NSXs. It would be the perfect summer daily for me!
I don’t know offhand what the NSX suspension specs are but haven driven them, one can make some basic assumptions on it.
