D.Wiggs Report post Posted September 18, 2012 LOL! It's Giri, but looks like girl there! That'd be even better! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modo Report post Posted September 18, 2012 Wiggs, has the car been on a dyno yet?? Are these numbers (2000hp, 330mph) aspirational or based on science? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
m3jasper Report post Posted September 18, 2012 Changed final drive ratio. It's not currently geared for 330. It's geared for 297. At least you'll get better gas mileage at highway speeds compared to the factory final drive! Is any work to the transmission necessary to withstand the 2000rwhp? Can you share any pictures of the engine? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Wiggs Report post Posted September 18, 2012 Wiggs, has the car been on a dyno yet?? Are these numbers (2000hp, 330mph) aspirational or based on science? 2000whp is based on the components in the car. We have two brand new dynojet dynos that it will be going on as soon as the dyno cell is in place at our new location. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin2772 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 Im curious to see the point of the 330mph speedo. I mean are there even tires that can handle those speeds? I thought the veyron tires were specially made for the 272 and they only lasted like 5-10 minutes at those speeds. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickSimmons Report post Posted September 18, 2012 And is it me.. but dont you specificly say here that the car makes 2000whp and that the car is DONE? I was more caught up by the comment that he is testing out heat shield material for Nasa. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Boy Report post Posted September 18, 2012 Assuming 15% driveline losses, am I correct to assume we are looking at around 2350 HP at the crank? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Wiggs Report post Posted September 18, 2012 Im curious to see the point of the 330mph speedo. I mean are there even tires that can handle those speeds? I thought the veyron tires were specially made for the 272 and they only lasted like 5-10 minutes at those speeds. There's a very specific engineering reason for that. And Veyron has street tires. Race tires can handle those speed for distances as short as a mile. Assuming 15% driveline losses, am I correct to assume we are looking at around 2350 HP at the crank? We figured around 2400HP crank, yes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegasgtr Report post Posted September 18, 2012 There's a very specific engineering reason for that. And Veyron has street tires. Race tires can handle those speed for distances as short as a mile. We figured around 2400HP crank, yes. Good Luck! I cant wait to see the final numbers! So will this car be ready for TX mile next month? what speeds are you hoping for in a standing mile? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Wiggs Report post Posted September 18, 2012 Good Luck! I cant wait to see the final numbers! So will this car be ready for TX mile next month? what speeds are you hoping for in a standing mile? Thanks! No. We didn't plan on doing TX mile this year. Once it's dyno-tuned, we'll do some standing mile stuff at a private runway to make sure everything is dialed in first. TX Mile next year though! That's why we did the 6-point cage! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smash Boy Report post Posted September 18, 2012 The main problem I have with extremely high HP aspirations is doing it on a very high strung, high compression motor. A stock Viper or one bored out to 9 liters would make more sense for those power levels through forced induction IMHO. I think that's also pushing quite a bit. And even if you get those power levels, what now about the long term health of such a motor? Transmission, chassis? This is not being billed as a one trick pony race car but an everyday street car. A lot of work ahead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegasgtr Report post Posted September 18, 2012 Thanks! No. We didn't plan on doing TX mile this year. Once it's dyno-tuned, we'll do some standing mile stuff at a private runway to make sure everything is dialed in first. TX Mile next year though! That's why we did the 6-point cage! Sounds good. Just change the exhaust tips and it will look solid ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Wiggs Report post Posted September 18, 2012 Sounds good. Just change the exhaust tips and it will look solid ! I think you'll like them better when the titanium tips are in and welded to the mesh. Regardless, it makes one cool face! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted September 18, 2012 You must have a lot of spare time on your hands Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan-Herbie Report post Posted September 18, 2012 Wiggs, one thing I will say is that you are a good sport. I do hope your project ends well. I only reccomend that on your next one, you keep it under wraps till its ready to go... Nasa didnt unveil the space shuttle without it being ready to fly, I would of thought since you are using the same engineers youd of done the same. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt_chaos Report post Posted September 18, 2012 Wiggs, one thing I will say is that you are a good sport. I do hope your project ends well. I only reccomend that on your next one, you keep it under wraps till its ready to go... Nasa didnt unveil the space shuttle without it being ready to fly, I would of thought since you are using the same engineers youd of done the same. +1 Dwiggs, employ Allan as a consultant, he is an expert in your tuning field. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Wiggs Report post Posted September 18, 2012 Wiggs, one thing I will say is that you are a good sport. I do hope your project ends well. I only reccomend that on your next one, you keep it under wraps till its ready to go... Nasa didnt unveil the space shuttle without it being ready to fly, I would of thought since you are using the same engineers youd of done the same. We did use them! Didn't you know we faked the moon landing! And I completely agree about the early unveil. I just wasn't going to act like we were too good NOT to show up with a car at an event we were sponsoring regardless of it being done or not. I really like the Pgh C&C guys and a lot are my friends so I wasn't going to leave them high and dry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Wiggs Report post Posted September 18, 2012 +1 Dwiggs, employ Allan as a consultant, he is an expert in your tuning field. !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts640 Report post Posted September 18, 2012 More importantly Wiggs, is your shop going to work on trucks? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Wiggs Report post Posted September 18, 2012 More importantly Wiggs, is your shop going to work on trucks? Yes. We are currently developing a line of products for the 8.3L ISC Cummins and looking at doing a full rebuild/upgrade of the crazy-modded 72 Duece and a half ex-military thing! I forgot to mention, that's a 265/30 front tire! All Murcis should have that! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricT Report post Posted September 18, 2012 +1 Dwiggs, employ Allan as a consultant, he is an expert in your tuning field. The people of LP never fail to make me laugh!! Good post! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Wiggs Report post Posted September 19, 2012 The people of LP never fail to make me laugh!! Good post! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007gallardo Report post Posted September 19, 2012 Thanks! No. We didn't plan on doing TX mile this year. Once it's dyno-tuned, we'll do some standing mile stuff at a private runway to make sure everything is dialed in first. TX Mile next year though! That's why we did the 6-point cage! You need a 8 point for the Texas Mile. Time to re NASA that thing. page 17 http://www.texasmile.net/pdf/TexasMileRRTS2012-5-Edition.pdf Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.Wiggs Report post Posted September 19, 2012 You need a 8 point for the Texas Mile. Time to re NASA that thing. page 17 http://www.texasmile.net/pdf/TexasMileRRTS2012-5-Edition.pdf Nope. 6-point per the head of Texas Mile. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2007gallardo Report post Posted September 19, 2012 Nope. 6-point per the head of Texas Mile. so you got an exemption? It's cool, my GT doesn't require one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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