Strange Days bellytank 7-22-07

Today we anchored the quickchange in the front of the frame. First we moved it into position, measured and figured its exact final location.


It took a lot of time to figure out the placement and the best way to fabricate the necessary brackets. The wheels are pretty far forward,so the mounting plates are tight to the center section. Remember this is front wheel drive.



The brackets allow for the quickchange to be removed by pulling it forward.



It was pretty fulfilling to actually see four axles sticking out. We're getting excited!

 

NO suspension ?

How fast is the class record ?

 

Yep, no suspension. A number of LSR cars run without them.
We dont expect a class record. BGL {B gas lakester} we do hope to crack 200 mph.

 

Looks interesting, hope you guys are going to put more or larger grade 8 bolts in those axle mounting brackets, I'm sure thats just for mock up so I'm probably just stating the obvious. Still going to be front steer right? At leas you won't have to worry about blowing a trans between you legs or catching a flywheel or flexplate with your teeth!

 

There are to be 4 graded 3/8 diameter bolts per side.

 

Yep, with everything, up front we will have a full firewall between us and the rotating assemblies and fluids, only thing behind the firewall will be us, the rear axel and fire suppresion system

 

Ok, i'm lost as usual. The car will make it's runs in reverse? One gear or am I looking at it wrong?

 

its a front wheel drive, search for the other updates for all the good info.

 

what engine? and why front wheel drive? is there a class for front drive? looks great by the way.

 

Reverse?... I am sure they have flipped the ring gear over to the other side of the pinion or I spose they could reverse the engine.

 

The rear end was ordered with reverse rotation. That way the engine didn't have to be reversed. The car will be front wheel drive with front wheel steering. There is no class for front wheel drive. We just thought it would be quicker and safer. Engine will be a 400 ci small block chevy.
Thank you all for your interest and comments. We're new at this so we welcome any suggestions. Like most folks down there we put our best efforts and theories into steel. We'll see how it does next summer.

 

That's great progress. I like what's happening so far...

 

Man, you guys are going to get soooo tired of the above question!

Lookin good, keep us posted.

 

Makes sense now. Good luck.

 

Incredible!

 

Does the lakester class specify in writing it MUST be RWD?

 

Nope. I believe he means there is no special class for front wheel drive. Wayno
p.s; How ya doin' John?

 

Looks like room to put another engine behind the roll cage and make it 4WD...

What tank are you using?

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