First test drive - Rebellion R1k [VIDEO]
Jun 14, 2011 | 12:46 PM
#83
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Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 4,719
From: So Cal - Agoura Hills
As everyone has noted Nelson doesnt F around... He's local to me, and I've actually worked with him a tiny bit in the past. Guy knows his stuff, and builds some incredible engines.
One of my Favorites Engines...
Nelson Racing Engines - Engine Photos
And one of my favorite cars - Sean's uncles Car (Gah993's)- actually had the pleasure to work a bit on this machine at Hot Rods and Hobbies before the engine was re-done at Nelson.
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/c...Helleanor.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QANLC...layer_embedded
One of my Favorites Engines...
Nelson Racing Engines - Engine Photos
And one of my favorite cars - Sean's uncles Car (Gah993's)- actually had the pleasure to work a bit on this machine at Hot Rods and Hobbies before the engine was re-done at Nelson.
http://www.nelsonracingengines.com/c...Helleanor.html
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QANLC...layer_embedded
Last edited by Fuel&Fire; Jun 14, 2011 at 12:51 PM.
Jun 14, 2011 | 11:22 PM
#84
Teamspeed Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 311
From: Flagstaff, Arizona
Thanks so much for all the great ideas!
I have e mailed Nelson and Holshot, will keep you posted! Love the idea of Nelsons 860hp V8 but I also love the weight of the 3.0 V8 and the gearboxes that I could fit to that...(drove a Formel renault with a g-box that would fit this engine and loved it!) Think we could get the car down to 750-800kg with the 500 hp V8 set up... ;-) That would not suck at all! Will keep you posted!
/JON
I have e mailed Nelson and Holshot, will keep you posted! Love the idea of Nelsons 860hp V8 but I also love the weight of the 3.0 V8 and the gearboxes that I could fit to that...(drove a Formel renault with a g-box that would fit this engine and loved it!) Think we could get the car down to 750-800kg with the 500 hp V8 set up... ;-) That would not suck at all! Will keep you posted!
/JON
If you go that route, Dennis Palatov probably knows as much as anyone about using that engine and available transmissions. (He built the V8 Atom 3 years before Ariel, they just copied him) His new DP1 track car uses the 3.0L Hartley with a Hewland gearbox and Geartronix paddle shifter.
Just got an answer from Nelson...
He suggested a 427 TT, meaning he suggested that a 1650hp engine would be a good daily driver alternative.
He is insane!!! I love him already!
That would have a 3-4 month delivery time for the guys that was discussing delivery times from Nelson...
Will keep you posted!
/JON
He suggested a 427 TT, meaning he suggested that a 1650hp engine would be a good daily driver alternative.
He is insane!!! I love him already!That would have a 3-4 month delivery time for the guys that was discussing delivery times from Nelson...
Will keep you posted!
/JON
Jun 14, 2011 | 11:27 PM
#85
Teamspeed Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 311
From: Flagstaff, Arizona
The LSX is definitely a strong engine, but Nelson's SBC has no trouble with that. The weight savings of a small block made from Aluminum is much better than any small advantage of an LSX. The LSX probably weighs 200lbs more. I think it starts shifting when you get over 2000hp.
