Twin_Turbo: Nice catch! I didn't even notice that there was C4 suspension... I was so thrilled about the engine that the suspension was left out...
[Modified by FinnShark, 3:58 PM 5/5/2003]

Did you notice they used the C4 engine cradle/suspension corssmember? In the C4, that's a 1 piece bolt on thing. they modifed it and welded it on the frame, yet retained the stock C3 motor mounts. They must have cut the mounts off the C4 cradle.

I wish I could see that car up close, I'd photograph everyy inch of it :)

Did you notice they used the C4 engine cradle/suspension corssmember? In the C4, that's a 1 piece bolt on thing. they modifed it and welded it on the frame, yet retained the stock C3 motor mounts. They must have cut the mounts off the C4 cradle.

I wish I could see that car up close, I'd photograph everyy inch of it :)


It's bolted to the frame, not welded. C4 mounts have been cutted.

The car was also at American Car Show in Oulu 3-4.5.2003, with an mod list. I try to post it:

Engine
Base engine 454 LS-6
Twinturbos by LDS-Racing turbo
Haltec Programmable engine management system
750cc custom made injectors
Stainless steel exhaust manifold
Stainless steel 3,5/3 " exhaust system
Waste gates by Pate Racing
Blow-off valves by Pate Racing
2pc Bosch high pressure fuel pumps
Edelbrock Victor-R intake modified for EFI
Billet throttle body by PO-Metal
Intercooler by Roni
Lunati roller cam
Stainless steel valves, 15deg Valve Locks
Roller rocker arms
Custom under drive pulleys with crank sensor
Modified location and attachment


Front axle
Corvette C4 axle
Composite spring
Aluminum upper & lower A-arms
Aluminum wheel spindles with ABS sensors
Bilstein shocks (custom made race shocks)
30mm sway bar
Rack and pinion steering, 2.0 turns lock to lock, PS removed
11,5" brakes with Corvette aluminium calipers (4-piston race brakes)
Z-51 spec bushings, steering, spring rates, shocks
17" wheels with 255/40 Goodyear F1 tires

Rear axle
Modified Corvette -68 axle
Limited slip differential with 3.37 gears
Modified differential location, attachment and suspension geometry
3.5" aluminium drive shafts
22mm sway bar with heim joints and nylon bushing
Composite spring with height adjustments
11,75" brakes with Corvette 4-piston calipers (4-piston race brakes)
Polyurethane bushings at trailing arm
Adjustable strut rods with heim joints by VBB
17" wheels with 255/40 Goodyear F1 tires

Power train
A1 custom-made torque converter
Modified TH 350 semi-automatic
3" custom made drive shaft
Hurst shifter

Body
-68 Corvette cab
14-point roll bar
Removable convertible top
Custom lightweight deck lid
Remounted firewall
C4 aluminium pedal system w/o brake booster
5-point 3" safety belts
New electricity; wires, all relays
Special mounted generator
Custom seats
Estimated weight: 1350kg w/o driver

Performance
Not tested yet
Estimated engine power for street use: 500hp/800Nm
Estimated engine power for race use: 700-1100hp/1000-1500Nm


These old figures are without EFI and turbos:
0-100km/h 3.2s
0-200km/h 11.4s
100-200km/h 8.2s
1/4 mile 11.079s 198km/h

Great to have you here! Welcome!
Maybe you can give us some more detail pics about your project?

Your project is really impressive! When do you think your car will be in the streets? It would be great to see your car and Groovyjays -79 BB EFI in the same place at the same time! :cool: