Superformance MKII, Riverside Racer 289 FIA vintage race car

[Moto One]

Jim,

It's going to see a fair number of track days, but mostly road trips (some big mile ones) as you can tell by the bumpers. Then you never know, in time it could go in the direction that you are going.

Would it be to much to ask if you could send me copy the info on the suspension set-up Morris sent you? I'll send you a PM with email.

Thanks

Mark.

[1795]

Mark,

Sure, no problem. I will get back to you in a few days. Just got back from a hectic trip to California and have a few busy days ahead of me.

Jim

[byronpete21]

1795 and MOTO ONE, both of your cars look amazing. I continue to look forward to the finished product.

[1795]

Originally Posted by Moto One

Jim,

It's going to see a fair number of track days, but mostly road trips (some big mile ones) as you can tell by the bumpers. Then you never know, in time it could go in the direction that you are going.

Would it be to much to ask if you could send me copy the info on the suspension set-up Morris sent you? I'll send you a PM with email.

Thanks

Mark.

Mark,

You should start a build thread and tell everyone about the particulars of your build. Have you settled on an engine and transmission? What differential are you using, tires, etc.?

What is your timeframe for getting it on the road?

Jim

[Riverside racer]

Mark, Congrats on your purchase and may you have many pleasurable miles behind the wheel. Nice to see your take on the bumpers!
As far as setting these cars up for the track is concerned will depend on the drivers preference ,but we spent a lot of time and effort on the positioning of the rack to do away with bumpsteer as best we could and I`m happy to say the result is good. Did you purchase the manual? because in there I have laid out what is a good base setting.
Please feel free to contact me re any ?`s
Ross

[Moto One]

Thanks for all the support, the motor is a 363 Ford Racing with Borla injection, coupled to a Tremec close ratio 5 speed, and ZF with 3.45. We will be getting the manual.

I would like to say we were doing the build, but that is being handled by a trusted contractor. Our timeline is to have it on the road by mid May, adding break-in miles/tuning. I will be adjusting the suseptson to our driving preferences, and getting reacquainted with driving a Cobra , with a track day in June, Or so that's the plan for now.

Mark.

[1795]

Mark,

Sounds like you will be moving right along. It should be a fun car for you. Just sent an email to you regarding suspension setup. Good idea to get the manual, there is a lot of useful information in it. Post pictures as the car comes together, and good luck.

Jim

[Sawdust]

Moto One
What is the colour of your car. It's gorgeous!!

[Moto One]

Originally Posted by Sawdust

Moto One
What is the colour of your car. It's gorgeous!!

Galaxy Blue.

Mark.

Thanks James, got your Emil...

[Blas]

Mark,
Your Owner's Manual Package is complete and will be mailed to you early this week. Thanks again, and I enjoyed the stories when we spoke on the phone last week....

Blas

[Moto One]

Thanks Blas.

Mark.

[1795]

Well, it is getting close. The roller should arrive on the 17th and soon it will be here. I re-sealed the rear cover on the differential so that the RTV would have time to cure before placing fluid in it. Had to give a little thanks to Morris and Ross for their work on the rear cover.



The "Th" from thanks did not come out vey well.

The Hoosier's are at Olthoff racing and the engine should be done the end of this week.

Jim

[Moto One]

Counting down also, MONDAY, MONDAY, we also start the SB100 paper chase next week.

Mark

[1795]

The engines almost assembled and here are some early pictures. Final assembly should be completed tomorrow and the engine will receive a few heat cycles and final tuning before shipping. Should have that all down the end of this week to early next week.

I am getting excited!

Pistons and rods


Those nice Dart heads:


Block honed to .030 over


Putting things together:


I should have a video of the engine running by early next week.

She is looking nice, can't wait to hear it run. should have some more pictures tomorrow. Race season is almost upon us.

Jim

[byronpete21]

Engine looks great, I'm getting excited, cannot imagine how excited you must be. All the best getting the rest of the build completed.

[Moto One]

Jim,
you do know that your engine builder has to spit in the pan before final assembly don't you? So says our old German engine builder that assembled our Porsche motors. By the way I can feel your excitement out here on the WC.

Mark

[Riverside racer]

Jim, looking great and looking forward to hearing it run.
Alternator needs to be swung up with the slide adjusting arm fitted to the top of the waterpump otherwise it will be in the way of the support tube which goes from shock/spring tower up to scuttle tube behind dash. Have sent you a pic which shows why . You`ll see support tube below alternator.
Ross

[Blas]

I sent Jim the "lesson learned" page which covers the bracket and the pan connections.

[1795]

It is finally done!

Attached are some pictures of the completed engine and a link to a youtube video of the engine starting up and running on the stand. It will be shipped next week.



Now all I have to do is get everything here and start getting my hands dirty.

https://youtu.be/jNZHcUjiSRc

Jim

[cobrakiwi]

Sounds nice, I bet the excitement is quite hi right about now