Pics of 27 litre Rolls Royce Meteor engine installation

[scotal]

I want to post something witty and intelligent, but I'm so impressed I can't get beyond

Cool, just f***ing cool.

[Al Rush]

Hi Steve,

Bizarre as it may seem, no there isn't. Its one of our magazine cars, so our readers follow the build in each issue. I was wondering if there would be interest outside the mag and as there certainly seems to be, it looks like I've got me a job.

>> Edited by Al Rush on Monday 20th February 16:20

[up-the-dubs]

Incredible. Brilliant. Make sure you film the first firing up and post it .

[Fat Audi 80]

Al Rush said:

Hi Steve, Bizarre as it may seem, no there isn't. Its one of our magazine cars, so our readers follow the build in each issue. I was wondering if there would be interest outside the mag and as there certainly seems to be, it looks like I've got me a job. >> Edited by Al Rush on Monday 20th February 16:20

Hi,

In that case you had better get





Cheers,

Steve

[choc]

wow! simply wow!

What power / speed / 1/4 mile are you expecting?

[Al Rush]

Mike,

I have no idea what the acceleration is going to be like.. we'd like to make 200 mph, and in basic form, and without fettling, 800 bhp or so.

Steve,

I have some pdf's of back issues featuring the car, that'd be a good place to start I guess.

[choc]

jeeez! how much for a ride

[Al Rush]

Well, there'll be race 2 seats in it..

[choc]

i think iv made a new best friend

[stone]

[johnjr]

Al Rush said:

Well, there'll be race 2 seats in it..

Shotgun on the on with the wheel in front of it!!!

[cross-eyed-twit]

what magazine???

I am impressed beyond words.

get it done and post that vid. Can't wait

CET

[Mr E]

Al Rush said:

It has a Hi Stall Torque Converter from Summit Racing (USA) at the back, and between that and the engine, lives an epicyclic gear train from a Leyland Leapord bus (doesn't everyone have one?). Because the engine redlines at around 2,500 rpm, the gear train generates more power. It 'accepts' 1 rpm in (from the engine) and pushes 3 rpm out, back towards the torque converter, to ensure that houses stay vertical.

Aha. Most cunning. So it's kicking a "mere" 425lb/ft ish to the transmission through the torque converter rather than the full 1200+.

Also means you can run a more normal gearbox as well I suppose.

Clever stuff.

[pesty]

[thetruemackie]

I'd love to see this in the flesh. What are the plans regarding high speed runs?

[alextgreen]

Jay Leno is reputably very keen on talking to fellow petrolheads - might be worth an email? That would be the group test to end ALL group tests.

Please do keep us up to date; my monthly top up in the mag is never enough!

[Marki]

This is the most foolhardy thing i have ever seen well done

[apache]

Al Rush said:

Bigtone said: Fantastic stuff! How far from completion is it, and where can we go to see it running when it's done? Its at the Stoneleigh show this weekend, and we want to take it to Bruntingthorpe. It'll be running anytime soon I guess. The big issue at the moment is getting brakes which will make it stop.

hows about a transmission brake off a truck?

[Al Rush]

cross-eyed-twit said:

what magazine??? I am impressed beyond words. get it done and post that vid. Can't wait CET

I shall do, and thanks for your kind words.. but please, no encouragement is needed. Its mad enough as it is.. if we ever have to do an emergancy stop, Rutland will end up on Anglesey.

[ninjaboy]

Where on earth did you get a meteor engine from? lol it wasn't behind the shed when you moved in was it. a top job and you are truely one of the last real nutters about