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Check Out The New Site!


Please take a moment and check out our new site here, with tons of information on the car - this site has been redesigned to provide more stuff about the car, and less fluff about building it. :-)



The latest entry to about my build is shown below. As time goes by, I will update the list, and the completed entries so that you guys have new things to read. If you see something you'd like to know more about, please feel free to contact me and ask.

DSM Shootout 2008


I don't even need to actually *say* anything about this, because it speaks for itself:





















I'm happy :-)

Pinks All Out at Summit Motorsports Park


06/07/08 - Here's my first pass at Pinks All Out, which also happens to be the first real pass in the car. The enormous burnout smoke is all mine - if you listen to the announcers, you'll hear them talking about me not being able to see anything. I will post more about it later, but for now, here's the video:













More Current News...

Project Gallery



This is a new thing I've been working on for the site. It's pretty much a step-by-step type image gallery. So far there is only one project in the gallery, but I plan on adding more. I may even take these other build-ups and transmogrify them into a project gallery, too. Until then:



Building the Talon - Design



Below is a listing of the different parts of the car that we've had to design and/or build. Much of it has been seat of the pants type stuff, so this section will be refined and polished up in the future. Until then, check out the things that are complete.

Why Build a Rear Drive?
Where to begin?
Gathering up the Pieces
Removing old components - like the floorpan
Rear Axle Mock-Up
The Rear Frame
Chromoly Rollcage Construction
Turning the Engine
The real rear axle
Fuel cell
The sheetmetal intake manifold
The Intercooler
The license plate
Front subframe, round 2
Driveshaft fitment
Cleaning up for the shootout
Tribute to Pops
The cooling system
Pictures from the shootout

The Talon - Components


This new section gives a quicker reference to people looking to see the Talon's specs.

Engine: 2.3L 4g63 producing 850bhp
Transmission: GM Powerglide 2 speed transmission
Rear Differential: Chevy 10 bolt Rear End
Turbocharger: Garrett GT42
Fuel System: Aeromotive A1000, FIC 1600CC Injectors, AN plumbing
Wheels / Tires: Weld Racing Wheels, Mickey Thompson Slicks, Moroso DS/2 front runners
Brakes: Wilwood Dynalite Drag Front and Rear Kits

Other Links


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