V8 Exomotive Exocet

[YokotaS13]

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car_0041 by Flsimages, 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.


Exocet by Flsimages, on Flickr

Exocet by Flsimages, on Flickr

Exocet by Flsimages, on Flickr

Exocet by Flsimages, on Flickr

Exocet by Flsimages, on Flickr

Exocet by Flsimages, on Flickr

Exocet by Flsimages, on Flickr

Exocet by Flsimages, on Flickr

Exocet by Flsimages, on Flickr

[Austin?]

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

[David88vert]

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

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

[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]

:drool:

That was relatively quick though!

[green91]

What engine?

[T34me]

would terrorize neighborhood with that real fast

[.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 + you work fast as crap

[SHHHH]

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

[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
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 Just seems pointless to aim for lightweight and speed, and use a heavy, outdated motor and some of the heaviest wheels made in 4x100.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.

[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?

[.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

[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.

[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.

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[Sammich]

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

[Boosting EG]

sexy

[C-loS109]

NICE! AND PROPS ON THE 5.0

[alpine_aw11]

mother of god

[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!

car_0037 by Flsimages, on Flickr

car_0032 by Flsimages, on Flickr
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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...