511 FE Twin Paxton

[ERA Chas]

How come I don't got a 'like' in my post??
Besides, you need Mg to off-set that 100 pounds of blowers, belts and brackets you're hanging off the nose...

Please do keep us posted on how that Lucas-built motor works. I think he's a quality builder by rep. He built RodKnock's motor but we have no idea how / if it runs-Knockers hasn't started it in 3 years...

[Stentor]

Very nice--that's going to be one bad ride!

[philminotti]

Looks awesome. Don't mean to be a negative nancy, but keith craft had issues with a big inch dual Paxton motor within the last 6 months. IIRC, the Paxtons actually choked the motor ...couldn't provide the cfm the motor wanted. Any tthoughts?

[rodneym]

Chas - please let up. I'm still sick over my mag failure. Next time you polish those beauts, please send me the rags. I'll take any magnesium I can get.

Maurice - did I meet you in LV a couple years ago with Tom?

Phil - is that the 527 SOHC twin Paxton build you're speaking of? I dont consider it being negative, btw. These arent every day builds. If Keith didn't know about the troubles going in, i wouldn't necessarily think Tom would either. I think it will be a WIP for some time.

[decooney]

Rodney,
What did you or Tom do for the hood modification?

[rodneym]

Originally Posted by decooney

Rodney,
What did you or Tom do for the hood modification?

Ah, one of the $64k questions.
I'm personally not a big fan of the 'hickey'.
With a dual inline manifold and the SN60s turned on their sides (lobes facing at 3 and 6 o'clock vs 12), it can all fit in a stock hood. Been done more than once. One was a racing Kirkham that made its rounds on eBay a few years ago. If need be, cut hood as necessary and have Kirkham fab little scoops or bubbles. I'm remaining flexible and sticking with Bauhaus.

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by rodneym

Chas - please let up. I'm still sick over my mag failure. Next time you polish those beauts, please send me the rags. I'll take any magnesium I can get.

Dude-I have nothing but love and respect for ya and your over the top project.
The only thing I like better than 800HP is 900HP. And rest assured-your blower motor will be easier to take care of than those flippin' wheels...

[rodneym]

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

Dude-I have nothing but love and respect for ya and your over the top project.
The only thing I like better than 800HP is 900HP. And rest assured-your blower motor will be easier to take care of than those flippin' wheels...

Chas, I hope you realize I was kidding. Much respect to you from where I'm sittin. Your car was/is certainly 'up there'. And you ERA guys have really thickened my skin to a super sturdy leather

mreid - Thanks!

[patrickt]

If you put your car on a chassis dyno, will the transmission and rear be able to stand up to the engine?