Hello all, I had a chance to take my slc out for its first shakedown run. I was totally impressed how well the car rides and handles with some serious power under the hood. This car is going to be fun!!!!!!!!! So I didn't have any issues yet. I am using the Ricardo with a 441 ci Ls7 block forged internals, ported Ls3 heads, Ls3 intake,custom cam and a accusump. This engine put out 689hp and 682 tq on the engine dyno. This is the car I bought from Dave Lindemann. I want to thank everyone that I have asked for information when I was building this project. I am ready to do another one!!!!!!!!!!
Warren's SLC first impression
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Fran Hall RCR
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Hi Warren
nice to see her under power ...glad you enjoyed the first drive..
It has a lot more for you to enjoy.....
nice to see her under power ...glad you enjoyed the first drive..
It has a lot more for you to enjoy.....
With that HP to weight ratio do you have a problem spinning the tires and not hooking up?
The "cup" rims in black are also my choice to go on an SLC.
Fran, Are they a standard option?
The "cup" rims in black are also my choice to go on an SLC.
Fran, Are they a standard option?
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Fran Hall RCR
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Non standard...sorry.
The standard wheel on the SLC are Forgestars...4 styles and sizes and infinite colors
The standard wheel on the SLC are Forgestars...4 styles and sizes and infinite colors
Dave Lindemann
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Congratulations Warren! I'm really glad the car went to someone with the time and skill sets to build the car and get it on the road. You've done an excellent job and completed it in what must be record time!
Regards,
Dave L
Regards,
Dave L
The first two gears are all spin, 3rd there is a little spinning going on but hooks pretty good for cold crappy roads. I am amazed at how straight it stays when spinning the tires. I have driven many c5 c6 corvettes and this is going to be a blast!!!!!!!!!
Hi Warren
Thanks for the post. I note your air intake set up is as per most SL-C's with the air filter sitting above the rear of the transaxle. However, I note that you don't seem to have cut out the rear vents, in the top of the clam, just after the rear engine window. Out of interest...If you haven't cut out those vents by what means (other than the turret intake) are you getting airflow to the intake?
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Stuart
Thanks for the post. I note your air intake set up is as per most SL-C's with the air filter sitting above the rear of the transaxle. However, I note that you don't seem to have cut out the rear vents, in the top of the clam, just after the rear engine window. Out of interest...If you haven't cut out those vents by what means (other than the turret intake) are you getting airflow to the intake?
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Stuart
Dave Lindemann
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Stu - The vents at the base of the rear deck window are cut out.
Dave L
Dave L
Yes. the vents are cut like Dave says with screens installed. The paint is candy red the pictures dont justify the color, also working on black stripes on front and rear lid soon. Oh ya the title and registration in the process to.
Warren-congrats on your SLC! Beautiful build. Are you finishing the interior?
The SLC feels awesome with NA big cube motors. Doubters who never drive one will never understand how much inherit traction the SLC has in spite of it's light weight. Even more so with the right spring/shock combo. Any plans for traction control?
Can you share more build details?
The SLC feels awesome with NA big cube motors. Doubters who never drive one will never understand how much inherit traction the SLC has in spite of it's light weight. Even more so with the right spring/shock combo. Any plans for traction control?
Can you share more build details?
Here are some pictures and interior is carpet with painted dash,console, door panels. No traction control I think my right foot is well behaved HA HA !!!
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Thanks for setting me straight Dave and Warren, just hard to pick that up from the pictures...unless my eyes need adjusting!
From the look of your ‘cabin’ photo that’s the access panel to your fuel system on the rear bulkhead giving you access to change fuel filters etc. Which is great if the car is not completely fitted out (upholstered).
To those that have a completely fitted out (upholstered) rear bulkhead wouldn't it be easier to have the access panel built into the floor skin? given fuel filters are a regularly serviced item.
I say this because the SL-C I've just purchased is having fuel pick-up issues and there is no floor access and the rear bulkhead is fully upholstered in leather so we have to do a lot of dismantling to even see if an access panel exists in the bulkhead! sorry to hijack your thread.
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Stu
From the look of your ‘cabin’ photo that’s the access panel to your fuel system on the rear bulkhead giving you access to change fuel filters etc. Which is great if the car is not completely fitted out (upholstered).
To those that have a completely fitted out (upholstered) rear bulkhead wouldn't it be easier to have the access panel built into the floor skin? given fuel filters are a regularly serviced item.
I say this because the SL-C I've just purchased is having fuel pick-up issues and there is no floor access and the rear bulkhead is fully upholstered in leather so we have to do a lot of dismantling to even see if an access panel exists in the bulkhead! sorry to hijack your thread.
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Stu
Everyone has different priorities, but I mounted my fuel filters on a panel in the engine compartment for easy access. It's nice to see them tucked into the recess next to the fuel tank as is the common place to put them, but as Stu says, access can be a pain.
I used the Canton filters that have a removable top. That means you can inspect and replace filters without having to take the filter apart, typically by removing one or more AN fittings. It's much easier.
Mounting and access is particularly important for a track or race car, where filters need to be able to be checked and cleaned very quickly.
I can access my fuel filters and pumps from the rear panel that I made removable and access the regulator for quick adjusting if needed.
Thanks Will and Warren for explaining your set-up. I wish the builder of mine had of taken either of those options!
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