6stringcobra
Member # 002
I'll save Timbo some time this month 
The March car of the month is Backdraft Roadster #879, otherwise known as "VENM-S". The completed roller was purchased from Backdraft Racing in Durban, South Africa in November 2009, arrived stateside in February 2010 at Boynton Beach, Florida where my options were added (more later), then was shipped up to Dean Lampe's place in early March. My engine was built by Lumpy at Performance Motorsports in Greenville, IL and was delivered to Dean's the weekend of April 15th with the engine install immediately following delivery.
The car was officially licensed in MO July 10, 2010 and the "fun" and "exciting" shakeout period began. As we sit now, VENM-S is running fine but still a little rough around the edges...nothing some more miles won't cure.
In any case, here are the particulars:
Powerplant: 428 Cobra Jet
Heads: Edelbrock FE Performer RPM Cylinder Heads
Cam: CompCam-hydraulic flat tappett. Duration 230/236 @0.50 , lift .562/.565
Carb: Quick Fuel HR780. 780 cfm w/mechanical secondary
Intake manifold: Edelbrock performer RPM
Fuel Pump:Mechanical
Pistons: Diamond dished pistons bore 4.185,stroke 3.984,6.49 rod,1.675 cd for 10.17" deck height
Hydraulic Lifters: Comp cams fe high energy hydraulic lifters
Crankshaft: Eagle cast steel crankshaft 3.984 stroke.
Block: 1967 428CJ Ford Service block
Roller Rockers: Pro Comp Aluminum roller rockers
Push Rods: Smith Brothers 4130 chrome moly custom
Connecting rods: 6.490" Eagle "ESP" H Beam Forged
Rings: PBM Power Seal Rings
Rod Bearings: Clevite P-series rod bearings
Compression Ratio: 10:1
HP Estimiate: 461
Torque Estimate: 475 ft/lbs
Tranny: Tremec TKO 500 5-Speed
Clutch, etc: Fidanza flywheel, quicktime bellhousing, RAM automotive clutch, McCleod hydraulic throwout bearing.
Rear End: Limited Slip 3.64 gear ratio
Suspension: Adjustable coil over struts (front) / BMW E26 multi link w/coil overs (rear)
Brakes: 4 wheel disc (vacuum assisted)
Steering: Rack and Pinion
Paint: PPG Indigo Blue / Wimbledon White
Tires: 17"x8.5 w/235/40 (front) ; 17"X10.5" 315/35 (rear); Goodyear Eagle F1
Wheels: 17" Knock offs
Options
Thanks to Dean for all his help bringing this project together and coordinating the build and to Tim for carting me and the car around all over creation to get it licensed.
See everybody on the road once Brendan's hockey season is over!!
The March car of the month is Backdraft Roadster #879, otherwise known as "VENM-S". The completed roller was purchased from Backdraft Racing in Durban, South Africa in November 2009, arrived stateside in February 2010 at Boynton Beach, Florida where my options were added (more later), then was shipped up to Dean Lampe's place in early March. My engine was built by Lumpy at Performance Motorsports in Greenville, IL and was delivered to Dean's the weekend of April 15th with the engine install immediately following delivery.
The car was officially licensed in MO July 10, 2010 and the "fun" and "exciting" shakeout period began. As we sit now, VENM-S is running fine but still a little rough around the edges...nothing some more miles won't cure.
In any case, here are the particulars:
Powerplant: 428 Cobra Jet
Heads: Edelbrock FE Performer RPM Cylinder Heads
Cam: CompCam-hydraulic flat tappett. Duration 230/236 @0.50 , lift .562/.565
Carb: Quick Fuel HR780. 780 cfm w/mechanical secondary
Intake manifold: Edelbrock performer RPM
Fuel Pump:Mechanical
Pistons: Diamond dished pistons bore 4.185,stroke 3.984,6.49 rod,1.675 cd for 10.17" deck height
Hydraulic Lifters: Comp cams fe high energy hydraulic lifters
Crankshaft: Eagle cast steel crankshaft 3.984 stroke.
Block: 1967 428CJ Ford Service block
Roller Rockers: Pro Comp Aluminum roller rockers
Push Rods: Smith Brothers 4130 chrome moly custom
Connecting rods: 6.490" Eagle "ESP" H Beam Forged
Rings: PBM Power Seal Rings
Rod Bearings: Clevite P-series rod bearings
Compression Ratio: 10:1
HP Estimiate: 461
Torque Estimate: 475 ft/lbs
Tranny: Tremec TKO 500 5-Speed
Clutch, etc: Fidanza flywheel, quicktime bellhousing, RAM automotive clutch, McCleod hydraulic throwout bearing.
Rear End: Limited Slip 3.64 gear ratio
Suspension: Adjustable coil over struts (front) / BMW E26 multi link w/coil overs (rear)
Brakes: 4 wheel disc (vacuum assisted)
Steering: Rack and Pinion
Paint: PPG Indigo Blue / Wimbledon White
Tires: 17"x8.5 w/235/40 (front) ; 17"X10.5" 315/35 (rear); Goodyear Eagle F1
Wheels: 17" Knock offs
Options
- Tonneau Cover
- 17" wheel upgrade (15" standard)
- 3M paint protection on front and spats
- Leather wrapped steering wheel
Thanks to Dean for all his help bringing this project together and coordinating the build and to Tim for carting me and the car around all over creation to get it licensed.
See everybody on the road once Brendan's hockey season is over!!
