Not only am I interested the tube frame, but also to see this car completed. I am egar to see how the twin motors end up working together on the same diff. It's tough finding time to finish work on our cars but don't get discouraged and keep up the good work. Alot of us are following intently. hmm i wonder if i can get my hand on one of those tube frames for my car......ah i could only dream, plus it would pry cost me a pretty penny.
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Apr 6th, 2007
Fieroseverywhere Member
Posts: 4242 From: Gresham, Oregon USA Registered: Mar 2006
My idea has always been to try putting a APU out of a helicopter into a car. Its the same engine used on the Y2K bike. Lightwieght - only about 80 lbs, 200HP, and around 20,000 RPM, if I remember right (I'm airframe, not engines, lol) I figure if they can put it in a bake, why not a car? Maybe one of these days I'll try it. I could just see the Wal - Mart oil change guy's eyes would do when he opened the hood to change the oil, lol. ahhh well, maybe one day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The Y2K bike has an Allison 250, which I build. I have never heard of it being used as an APU. Its usually a main power engine that is much more than 80 lbs, almost 300 dry. The faster of the 2 turbine sections rotates at about 53,000 RPM and puts out about 400 shaft HP. (Less HP for the bike because they use retired pieces of crap). Start saving if your gonna put one in a car... or better yet take out a mortgage to pay for it.
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Jun 3rd, 2007
268 GT Member
Posts: 139 From: Tucson, AZ USA Registered: Jul 2005
Man that looks great. I was really hoping that this thread was not dead. Glad to see that the project is still going. I'm considering a couple of harley v-twins (maybe 3) mounted together as a future project. Can wait to see this thing together.
Patiently waiting for more info.
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SAFASTRO Member
Posts: 604 From: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Registered: Nov 2006
Well....I just found out part of the answer to my own question......the nose is from Graber.....go figure.....but could you mod that nose to fit a Fiero? I know the windshield lip is too far forward for the Fiero......but I think you could fiberglass an extention on to make it fit the Fiero windshield lines......hmmmm
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Sleepy Member
Posts: 71 From: Mill Creek, WA Registered: Mar 2007
Being a member of the mini-sprint community, where we use everything from CR250's to R6's to ZX-12's for power, I can appreciate the potential here.
My dad and I have considered (and even had the motor for a while) a '27 model T roadster done track nose style with the Kawi ZX-12. Single engine makes it easy, because there are u-joints available that fit the tranny output spline. We figured a dry weight of right around 1200 lbs, which would make even a single engine a monster, much like the SMART CAR with a GSXR, and Huyabusa Austin Mini.
I also know a guy who is putting a single 'busa in a Porsche 914.
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Jun 5th, 2007
268 GT Member
Posts: 139 From: Tucson, AZ USA Registered: Jul 2005
Impressive work but I have to say that your chassis looks awfully 'spindly' especially when compared to the one in the later picture (not that I'm any expert or anything even close). Is your chassis design based on any proven pattern since it just looks to me like it would certainly twist a hell of a lot, at least as it is now. ps. Not meant to be negative or critical, just asking the question 'coz I'm interested, that's all
DONE: 86gt 5 speed 4.9 complete rebuild with buds outback northstar pistons , delta cams E303 cam , full ported , polished , stronger head springs, and flow tested heads and manifolds. rockcrawl's custom chip , polished crank . too much to list
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Jul 7th, 2007
268 GT Member
Posts: 139 From: Tucson, AZ USA Registered: Jul 2005
Not yet, I'm on vacation in MN right now enjoying some time off. I hope to have the car (sans body) up and running before the new year. I know that's a ways away but I have about 3 projects going right now plus work so I'm very busy. I appreciate the support guys, it means a lot to me. Rob
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sooo let me get this stright... you own... at lease 2 fieros, a mustang? a twin turbo 300zx.... and a fukcing viper??? holy to much money batman!!....... good lord.... after i bought the viper.... i think i would have lost all intrest...
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mrfiero Member
Posts: 9002 From: Colorful Colorado Registered: Mar 99
I haven't read this entire tread, so I apologize in advance if this is a stupid question, but......how did this morph from twin Hyabusas in an '88 GT to a completely different car with a tube chassis??
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Dec 12th, 2007
kennethmoore77 Member
Posts: 81 From: on a street in a town Registered: Oct 2007
Yes, click the link in FieroMadMan's post above mine.
Rob
Wow Dude!! Sorry for your loss, from one Z-owner to another I feel your loss. You had some really nice toys, and that Z, well words cannot describe. Did the insurance pay out ok in the end? What caused the fire?
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Dennis LaGrua Member
Posts: 15475 From: Hillsborough, NJ U.S.A. Registered: May 2000
Sorry to hear about the terrible loss. Its a pity that the project never came to fruition as you had so many hours of work in it.
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268 GT Member
Posts: 139 From: Tucson, AZ USA Registered: Jul 2005
Dennis, I'm interested in some details about the turboed 3.4L. I want to do that swap in my 88 GT someday. I already have a complete '96 Lumina LS with the engine in running condition.