Verify the SLC can even pass tech inspection before building it for things like the Texas mile.
Fran what's the fastest the SLC has gone to date?
Each of those goals will compromise the other. Personally, I wouldn't want a compromised car at 230+mph. You will also compete against cars that have been built with only one of them in mind.
You're going to need big power for the half mile, which implies big turbos. If you want more power at lower revs (which is what I assume you mean by torque), then you need smaller turbos. Porsche introduced sequential turbocharging on the 959, which could be an (expensive) option, although there isn't a huge amount of space for turbos and enough intercooling.
Probably best to use cheaper components - if you're pushing big power, they will break or wear sooner or later.
Fran may know, but I've not heard of any going quite so fast. I would expect to have to pay for aerodynamic consultancy and modifications to keep the car stable at those speeds - certainly something that the factory should be able to help with, at a price. If you want to be competitive, your budget needs to be too.
It's great to see someone pushing the envelope. Good luck!
Not really any of my business, but I have a friend who's BIL ran the Texas Mile.
He recommends building a really good cage. He did and he survived.
Aero didn't work out quite like he plan...
So.....You want to build a car that will go more than 234 MPH. You already have a car that has over 2000 HP?.....and you let your fiance drive it on the street.
(Congratulations on finding a woman who is such a great driver. I wish there were a lot more of them!)
Your Lambo already "does it just fine."
Cheaper shocks? ....Street tail?...Why?
Set your goals and work toward them, but please think about Reality!
Just My Opinion!
I suppose it wouldn't be alot more for a stripped race car than a fully optioned street car based on money. I am sure there will be arguments against that, but if you can do your own fab, then I don't see the spread too much at all.
A set of suspension height sensors (not sure how you would hook them up or read them, but someone good with electronics could) could tell you if car was lifting or pushing down at speed, would have to average out the bumps though. Alot cheaper than full wind tunnel testing! Adjust wings as needed.
Now where to mount the shoot so you don't get lift on deployment?!
the car will need A/C here in Oklahoma.
Eric, the car will need A/C here in Oklahoma. Would not turning off the AC prior to a high speed run not prevent this from happening?