How cool is this?

OpenFlash · 11-18-2007, 12:47 AM

As some of you guys may know, one of our side jobs is working with race teams on engine management solutions and calibration. The client we are working with now is none other than Jim Russell Racing, located at Infineon Raceway (Sonoma California). About a year ago, they approached us with the idea of building what can only be described as the most sophisticated, powerful and downright silly "school" car in the world. Prior to this, the school cars were Formula Mazdas and Formula Mitsubishis. Lightweight but somewhat outdated in the chassis and engine department.

Their new idea was to take a brand new, world class Lola FRJ50 chassis and bolt on the coolest 4 cylinder turbo engine available. Coming from Evo tuning, the 4G63 turbo came to mind. Capable of making no less than 250hp (with boost control disabled) and up to 420bhp through just tuning alone, this racecar could set just about any track record, just about anywhere

So we've been doing the EFI calibration for the last few weeks. For a while, this was all 'hush hush' but I was given the go ahead to spill the beans a couple of days ago. And here are some pics:

From today's dyno (bodywork removed) (tuning:

Closeup of engine (check out the intercooler and aux cooler):

Back half (custom intake manifold and sidemount radiator):

Pit lane data download and ecu tuning (using the lambo as an glorified power converter for my laptop):

Trackside with engine cover off:

Here of some official specs of the car:

Chassis: Lola FJR50
Chassis material: Carbon Fiber Composite
Engine: Mitsubishi 4G63 Evo IX
Engine mapping: Vishnu Tuning
Transmission: Hewland FJR Sequential
Tires: Advan Racing slicks
Dampers: Ohlins
Wheels: ATS
Brakes: AP Racing
Height: 960mm
Width: 1700mm
Weight: 535kg
0-60: 2.6 seconds
V-Max: 190mph

And there is some BMW-relation as well. One of the 2 partners of Russell Racing is Chip Pankow. Who was the head cheese of Formula BMW

Shiv

zenmaster · 11-18-2007, 12:51 AM

My laptop didn't come with one of those power converters.

e92phreak · 11-18-2007, 12:53 AM

That IS cool!

BoostedBMW · 11-18-2007, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by zenmaster

My laptop didn't come with one of those power converters.

That car is insane! Must be a blast to drive.

stressdoc · 11-18-2007, 01:04 AM

Wish my 335 weighed that little...

djrobroe · 11-18-2007, 01:12 AM

until someone crashes into u... then its bye bye 335... lol

zenmaster · 11-18-2007, 01:13 AM

Enzo Ferrari 4.6 lb/hp (0–60 mph 3.3s )
Bugatti Veyron 4.30 lb/hp (0–60 mph 2.8s)
McLaren F1 4.0 lb/hp (0–60 mph 3.2s)
Shiv's Cool Car: 2.8 lb/hp (0-60 mph 2.6s)
SSC Ultimate Aero TT 2.33 lb/hp (0-60 mph 2.78s)

normtrum · 11-18-2007, 01:14 AM

Should we still compare tuners?

O-cha · 11-18-2007, 01:56 AM

How much to buy one?

sambonator · 11-18-2007, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by O-cha

How much to buy one?

About 200 Procedes I think

Dustin Bramell · 11-18-2007, 02:13 AM

It should also be noted that Nicholas (the guy driving in all of these shots) is a coach for Formula BMW. If his student wins this week's race in Spain, he will be testing for the BMW Sauber F1 team.

O-cha · 11-18-2007, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by sambonator

About 200 Procedes I think

Nahh. It doesn't have most of the costs associated with car development, though I'm sure it has its own. Its just a chassis and engine. I'm sure the material and labor to build it is way below that.

Tuned335i · 11-18-2007, 04:35 AM

That racecar is running V3.0.1 PROcede software we'll see around Easter...

revah2 · 11-18-2007, 10:28 AM

My father used to open United Colors of Benetton stores all over the U.S. and Canada. When Benetton was in Formula One he had the F1 model car in his office (no engine in it though) It was pretty cool, could barely fit in it though.

MacDutchski · 11-18-2007, 10:30 AM

So did you get to drive it? How was it?

DrewKo · 11-18-2007, 12:56 PM

I would love to drive that monster. Great stuff shiv. Hopefully Shiv will still be around for BMWs after all this works through.

Evo8MRto335I · 11-18-2007, 01:42 PM

WOW!! that thing is incredible. I must say the one thing impressed me the most was the staright engine configuration with a rear mounted transmision and RWD.
How did you guys found a Transmission that would bolt on that way? Absolutely evrything else to the ;eft and right of the engine can be easily bolt but the rear transmission got my attention.

silvrevo · 11-18-2007, 02:01 PM

Miss that marron valve cover.

I bet that thing sings with little to no exhaust.

Looks like fun fun fun.

gobo335i · 11-18-2007, 03:15 PM

Great project to be involved with, and the right people as well. Make your mark. Good luck!

DrewKo · 11-18-2007, 03:32 PM

Shiv, you have any idea what one those costs?

just4kickz · 11-18-2007, 04:02 PM

how does the intercooler and radiator and aux get fresh air? are there ducts that go through that body panel area and out? i see air exit areas in teh last pic but im just curious how air gets in.

OpenFlash · 11-18-2007, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by just4kickz

how does the intercooler and radiator and aux get fresh air? are there ducts that go through that body panel area and out? i see air exit areas in teh last pic but im just curious how air gets in.

There are giant air scops on the sides of the body panels. The "gills" on the sides are for the exiting air.

Shiv

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