V8 Exomotive Exocet

[YokotaS13]

current:
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car_0041 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/8151485043/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr



all the basics are done. 12 days total
it will go to exomotive US to work on some small things like possible body parts since they need to be modified for this application etc etc. But mechanically, and assembly wise, it is done. Spins tires through 4th if i so desire.

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8008/7348056646_7ac31f4694_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7348056646/)
Exocet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7348056646/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr
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Exocet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7348049498/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr
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Exocet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7348047704/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr
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Exocet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7348042286/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr
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Exocet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7348035398/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr
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Exocet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7348030774/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr
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Exocet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7348022254/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr
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Exocet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7348018130/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr
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Exocet (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7348013154/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr

[Austin?]

I see u got a plate, is it street legal?

[.blank cd]

:drool:

That was relatively quick though!

[David88vert]

I see u got a plate, is it street legal?

It's a Miata, so of course it is street legal.

[green91]

What engine?

[T34me]

would terrorize neighborhood with that real fast

[YokotaS13]

I see u got a plate, is it street legal?


not in your area lol



it has a ford 302 with a "Few" mods

[.blank cd]

Lets back up for a second. Lemme make sure I heard you right, you said this thing has a Ford 302 in it?

:sweet jesus:

[YokotaS13]

yeah, well, actually a 309 if you calculate in the oversize bore

[Genji-Sama]

Wow, that. is. impressive :goodjob: + you work fast as crap

[SHHHH]

Nice work but I think a fuel cell would really clean that back end up a ton :goodjob:

[YokotaS13]

its gonna have a cover on it, so it doesnt really matter.

but there will be a fuel cell anyways

[Bacon]

I wanna drive it.

[Drummerboy]

Are you powder coating anything else blue like the rear subframe?

What axles did you use?

[YokotaS13]

normal axles.

yeah eventually ill get more done. for now just hte subframe and center console

[1civic]

Straight to the point, I love it!!

You sir get a heart... ;)

[AV8ter]

Going to put some meaty tires on it?

[Catnip]

Why build a light ass "car" and use a heavy 302 and Diamond rims?

[YokotaS13]

why do you drive a galant vr4?

why ask why.
I did it because it is fun.

plus i built it in 12 days and just used what i had on the miata.

[Catnip]

why do you drive a galant vr4?

why ask why.
I did it because it is fun.

plus i built it in 12 days and just used what i had on the miata.



Well, the GVR4 sits in the backyard :D
I mean, it's cool regardless. Just seems pointless to aim for lightweight and speed, and use a heavy, outdated motor and some of the heaviest wheels made in 4x100.

[YokotaS13]

rather i use an LSx that everyone who drifts with it cracks blocks?
i have 6 friends that are having to spend 4k for a new block.

ive overheated this thing like 6 times and have ZERO problems. Sure is it outdated? of course. but its way more reliable, and cheaper, and easier to find parts for than an LS. i built the engine, and got a trans for 1/4 what an LS costs.

and they arent that heavy. they arent light, but they arent heavy. under 15 a wheel when i weighed them.
but with 300ftlb of tq, a little heavy doesnt really matter.

[.blank cd]

Why build a light ass "car" and use a heavy 302 and Diamond rims?

Ariel stuck a heavy V8 in their tube chassis car and managed to turn out one of the quickest laps around the Top gear test track. Seemed to work out ok for them.

[silverZ33]

correct me if I'm wrong but didn't Jeremy say that is was basically two bike engines put together? Its only a 3L. By the way this was a sick project with an incredible turn around time

[YokotaS13]

New fun!
flying home next weekend to finish up the car. Ford 7.5 rear end, fuel cell, and some more fun goodies. stay tuned

[Bacon]

I still wanna drive it.

Sent from my Galaxy S3 using Tapatalk.

[Sammich]

DAMNIT!!! YOU'RE ON SLR...SON OF A BITCH

[Boosting EG]

sexy

[C-loS109]

NICE! AND PROPS ON THE 5.0

[Elbow]

correct me if I'm wrong but didn't Jeremy say that is was basically two bike engines put together? Its only a 3L. By the way this was a sick project with an incredible turn around time

If you're speaking of the V8 Atom yes, that's a small V8, smaller than 3L I believe. There is a company that makes V8s using two Hyabusa engines, I think it's a 2.4 V8 with a high redline, think mini F1 engine. Very cool.

[alpine_aw11]

mother of god

[jtdb8]

rather i use an LSx that everyone who drifts with it cracks blocks?
i have 6 friends that are having to spend 4k for a new block.

ive overheated this thing like 6 times and have ZERO problems. Sure is it outdated? of course. but its way more reliable, and cheaper, and easier to find parts for than an LS. i built the engine, and got a trans for 1/4 what an LS costs.

and they arent that heavy. they arent light, but they arent heavy. under 15 a wheel when i weighed them.
but with 300ftlb of tq, a little heavy doesnt really matter.

its not always about having everything light on a vehicle. you have to haave a balance an this is what he has here. im not a fan of fords an their parts but this is a good combo. too bad you dont have a passenger seat because i would love to ride in it! what tranny did you put in? i may have missed that part. would be sick if you put the close ratio tko trans in. would be tearing the track up.

[Catnip]

rather i use an LSx that everyone who drifts with it cracks blocks?
i have 6 friends that are having to spend 4k for a new block.

ive overheated this thing like 6 times and have ZERO problems. Sure is it outdated? of course. but its way more reliable, and cheaper, and easier to find parts for than an LS. i built the engine, and got a trans for 1/4 what an LS costs.

and they arent that heavy. they arent light, but they arent heavy. under 15 a wheel when i weighed them.
but with 300ftlb of tq, a little heavy doesnt really matter.

Do you know how I know you don't know shit about LSx motors?

[YokotaS13]

nope. dont care to know yet another engine that i have no desire to own.

thanks though.

[Kyle]

Supremely jealous, that's awesome. How's it drive as compared to other sports cars you've driven?

[YokotaS13]

its light in the tail at higher speeds with no aero.
Once a wing is mounted, i have no doubt in my mind that it will be much more stable. other than that, ive been in 500+HP gtrs, 500+ vettes, and a handful of farraris.

The only thing i can say, is its a totally different beast from all of them. It takes so much concentration to actually DRIVE it. not just cruise. but if you can get hte hang of it, its fast. real fast.

[RandomGuy]

Looks scary fast, wonder how many bugs you end up eating whipping that thing around haha!

[YokotaS13]

Got work done!

Trans got out, flywheel and clutch off, found wasnt a rear main seal but the back of the oil pan. fixed it, put it all back together done.

rear subframe dropped down, diff mounted, and now the front mount is welded up. I have to do a few small things, pick up the new axles at 3 pm, and putt he axles in, then put the whole assembly back up.

after that, all that is left is to put the fuel cell in. should be done on time tomorrow!
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[stevo_EF91]

nice kumhos

[YokotaS13]

they are shit. hoosier R6s are mounted up to go on when the car is back together and ill burn these off this weekend drifting

[Black R]

I wonder what that would feel like with an s2k motor in it...

[dragoncelica]

As hard as i try, i cant get to like this car, it is fast, it is wow, it is your pride and joy,(thing that i respect) but to me it just look like a hacked up Miata with a V8 betwine the frame rails, and thats it, i really admire your hard work and your dedication, but sorry i dont like it at all. sorry. but dont get mad it is just my opinion and like an ass, everyone got one.
Good luck!

[YokotaS13]

as long as you can respect the work, thats all i care about

I like the car, thats what matters. if anyone else likes it, just ab bonus

[dragoncelica]

Cool buddy,

Hell but, i can give you couple of ideas and i think they will improve substantially the looks and function of your car,
Again this are just a couple of ideas that will improve the looks of your car and make it more completed one, if you like em you can perform them, it will be fun as hell!

1st.
I think a side covers similar to these ones here are cheap and easy to fabricate, they will improve the overall looks and will act as bottom rail cover, very stylish IMO.
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x242/pook317/20120906_115416.jpg

2nd.
Front fascia cover or finish exo-front end, again will improve dramatically the looks and will protect your aluminum radiator.
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x242/pook317/dragon12web_217279.jpg
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/1145/march21frontrenderwiths.jpg

3rd.
A Gas Tank like this one will add more looks and it is esthetically more appealing. Easy and cheap from Speedway online catalog.
http://www.speedwaymotors.com/RS/SR/Product/91076253_R.jpg

4th.
This one is more for looks to complete the back empty section behind the roll-bars, again it will improve the looks dramatically, IMO!
http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x242/pook317/20120804_135251.jpg
http://img12.imageshack.us/img12/3852/march21rearrenderwithsp.jpg

[YokotaS13]

a rear cover for the gas tank is in the works right now. should be finished by the weekend

front May or may not happen. still have to test fit the bodywork

this is what it should look like
http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8433/7781048732_1fc505b782_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7781048732/)
IMG_2370 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/7781048732/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr

i have the lower side panels on now, and a dash panel of sorts over the top of all the wiring

there will be a full roll cage when it gets to saudi, and the wing mounted off said roll cage.
it is nowhere near done, just almost mechanically done.

[dragoncelica]

Awesome, i gotcha now!

Keep the good work bro!

[Marta Mike]

As all the suggestions keep coming I can only assume everyone didnt read. This car was built in a few weeks. He literally pulled everything he could use from his drift miata and dropped it in the exocet chassis. The car was completed and running and he was shipped over seas, so hes just now being able to get his hands on the car again. Ive yet to see the car in person but driving a miata powered one was a bit tricky with an open diff. Im sure driving his would be an absolute workout. Glad to see youre finally able to make some final touches on it, im sure its gonna come out looking great!

[YokotaS13]

pretty much.

it is what it is. the subframe and shit are back in the car. just waiting on another axle to finish the drivetrain

[Sammich]

what's the opportunity/chance of catching a ride in this sunday?

[YokotaS13]

as long as everything goes right? very likely.

[MusicManG3]

Cool build!

For a miata-like platform, the 302 works great. Lsx/t56 is quite a bit heavier, and a waste of money IMO. Sure, the LSx CAN make more power, but you would never want that much in a small car.

[Sammich]

what's the opportunity/chance of catching a ride in this sunday?



sweet

[YokotaS13]

Yay

Axles and rear end are in
Mounts for the fuel cell are welded into the subframe. sits super low.
Making a new clutch line out of a toyota t-100 rear brake line and two hardlines to replace the stainless line that sprung a leak. gotta make something work.

Tomorrow:
Make straps to hold down the fuel cell
Figure out what is grounding out on the chassis making my throttle cable get hot and melt the cover?( WTF right?)
Fluid in the trans
Start this bitch
Swap out the front tires with DOT slicks

terrorize the beach.

[YokotaS13]

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car_0040 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/8149403303/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr
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car_0039 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/8149436574/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr
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car_0038 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/8149441562/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr

[YokotaS13]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7273/8151485043_1639812753_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/8151485043/)
car_0041 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/8151485043/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr

[YokotaS13]

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driftdriftdriftdrift

[ssonsk]

what gears are you running in the rear?

[Sammich]

i wanted to go...but i ended up saying fuk it

i was worrying about not being able to make it through that one ignorant entrance they have for spectators that's horrible/almost impossible to get through

[YokotaS13]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7267/8157112642_1eefd0e755_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thekevinpatrick/8157112642/)
Exomotive MEV Exocet V8 - The War Machine (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thekevinpatrick/8157112642/) by kevinpatrick (http://www.flickr.com/people/thekevinpatrick/), on Flickr

3.27s


If i can get in, you can. no excuses.

[Sammich]

lol they allow yall through another part...not the straight v...i scraped like a bitch when i had my maxima and almost didnt make it over the other part w/o having to floor it

[YokotaS13]

everyone else came in the gate

[Sammich]

last time i went, the guy at the entrance told me that if i got there early enough i could go in through the gate with the other cars and trailers, but i'd have to go through the tunnel if i got there later and i'd have to exit out the tunnel if i left early :(

[YokotaS13]

nah, just ask to have the gate opened. if you legit cant go in the tunnel they will open it

[Sammich]

well i know that for next time..season is over isnt it? doesnt start again until jan/feb?

[YokotaS13]

yeah last event

[YokotaS13]

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7267/8157112642_1eefd0e755_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thekevinpatrick/8157112642/)
Exomotive MEV Exocet V8 - The War Machine (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thekevinpatrick/8157112642/) by kevinpatrick (http://www.flickr.com/people/thekevinpatrick/), on Flickr

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IMG_3116 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/8156402050/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr
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IMG_3112 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/8156375901/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr
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IMG_3106 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/8156415578/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr
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IMG_3276 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/8156398810/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr
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IMG_3270 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/8156386139/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr
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car_0041 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/yokotas13/8151485043/) by Flsimages (http://www.flickr.com/people/yokotas13/), on Flickr

[YokotaS13]

http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8068/8159002691_76efaa039b_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thekevinpatrick/8159002691/)
MB Drift 2012 - November 4th (http://www.flickr.com/photos/thekevinpatrick/8159002691/) by kevinpatrick (http://www.flickr.com/people/thekevinpatrick/), on Flickr

[chaseamundo]

amazing.

[YokotaS13]

thanks

[YokotaS13]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nvvcumtRWQw

there was a hole in the track that i didnt know about, thats why i had to let off and go wide :(

War Machine Teaser - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_We1n8_C3A)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HJhVX1bLRk...nel&list=UL (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HJhVX1bLRk&feature=channel&list=UL)

[YokotaS13]

Drifting the War Machine - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsCJMcg3s88)

[Sammich]

can't get enough of this

[YokotaS13]

car is on the way to saudi arabia hehe