Build Diary - RCR Lola T70 Spider - Page 6

Malcolm · 12-03-06, 01:36 PM

If you fit a blower don't forget to fit a toilet roll holder to the dashboard! We'll need it!

StanJ · 12-03-06, 04:37 PM

From these pictures, I can’t quite get a perspective of where the deck height of the rear bodywork is going to end up, but I’m assuming that you’ll want to get the inlet up into “clean” air. How about something like this combination, Ron?

K&N now makes filters for these scoops, which makes them a lot more practical for endurance-type applications.

Harwood, CSR, and K&N products areavailable from many vendors on the net, and I'm sure that you can find other similar products as well

Ron Earp · 12-03-06, 05:36 PM

Hey Stan,

I like that, I'll look for those. I assume some sort of panel filter fits into the rectangle area?

I think the carb top is just going to come clear from the body work by about two inches. Now, there is enough room for a big round filter for sure, but having a little attitude and some fresh air would be good!

Found this one on ebay, pretty sweet!

Ron

Jac Mac · 12-03-06, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ron Earp

Hey Stan,

Found this one on ebay, pretty sweet!

Ron

Now I know why Malcolm wanted the Toilet Roll Holder!! Might need a PUKE can for the drivers as well if they have to look at that edifice in the mirrors all the time.

Jac Mac

Ron Earp · 12-07-06, 09:29 AM

Link back to carb thread, had two PM's wondering where it is. It is in the Engine/Induction section.

http://www.gt40s.com/forum/tech-engi...ola-motor.html

Lynn · 12-07-06, 09:54 AM

Ron,

Mr Gasket has some nice street scoop stuff. Found it on Jegs.

Click Image

Lynn

Lynn · 12-07-06, 10:01 AM

Ron,

Here is a link to what Summit has: Mr Gasket and a Summit branded one.

Click Image

Lynn

Fran Hall RCR · 12-07-06, 04:05 PM

This kind of scoop may be more use......especially with your mighty engine!!

Ron Earp · 12-07-06, 06:47 PM

Now that is some excellent factory support!

StanJ · 12-08-06, 12:47 AM

Hmmmm.....

The guys at RCR aren't implying that your engine might actually take a dump, are they Ron?

Ron Earp · 12-08-06, 07:29 AM

Hey Stan, no, Fran and I discuss the car all the time I'm just poking fun. He's implying we might need to sweep up the gear box!

The motor was built a few years back before I started wheel to wheel racing, and then rebuilt again to sustain higher RPM (gridle, valve train, soller roller, etc.). In either case, it probably is going to stress the gearbox fairly badly. I think the solution would be a 930 box, or maybe a ZF, but since I already had the Audi Getrag box we figured we'll try it and collect some real-world data on those boxes and if they are suitable or not.

Ron

Fran Hall RCR · 12-08-06, 08:23 AM

Actually thats a poop scoop.....
I figured someone may need to clean up a little poop with the 500plus HP drivtrain.......but Rons expanation does have some validity....

Ron Earp · 12-08-06, 08:46 AM

Ah, I missed that poop scoop explination. No matter, I wear Depends under my fire suit!

I'm thinking about 300hp would be a lot better in this car, both for car and driver.

R

StanJ · 12-08-06, 10:49 AM

500 horsepower, eh? Well maybe if you pull a plug wire...

Ron Earp · 12-27-06, 12:03 PM

A little progress over the holidays with trial fitting of the deck and seeing how it sits in there. It is not centered over the wheels exactly, but it fits well with a good amount of room up front. In fact, one would have room for a magneto in there if one wanted..... Anyhow, looks pretty good. Other time has been on the Jensen over there in the back ground to make a early Jan. test date. It is nice only having the JH and the Lola to worry about, the Miata is on the trailer to leave today!!!

Ron Earp · 12-27-06, 05:03 PM

And one more.....

StanJ · 12-27-06, 10:53 PM

Hey Ron, do you have any pics that would be representative of how you want the rear deck area to look when you're done? I can envision how a scoop similar to the one I posted a photo of earlier might work out...placing the inlet in "clean" air just above the safety loop, but you'd probably want to "fair in" the gap between the base pan and the deck proper with some sort of flexible material. I can see in my minds eye how it would look, but it might not be visually acceptable for a Lola "purist".

OhioMark · 12-28-06, 10:37 AM

Ron:

Do you think you'll ever use velocity stacks on the Lola? They'd
look cool since the deck is low etc...Thanks!

Mark