GRANT KING SPRINT CAR WITH PORSCHE 4.7L V-8 BUILD

[Chris K. Hale]

Oct 4, 2022 8:16:59 GMT -8 arcticwolf said:

I like the idea, but can you run a Porsche engine in a sprint car?

I am not sure but for several years VW 1876 engines were popular, light , flat opposed cylinders made for low profile and they can put out some serious horse power. Art Laski might know. Personally I like it...The Porsche S engine can put out 621hp ! add Lucas injection and some tuning it could jump right up to 900+ hp easily! Chris

[Art]

Oct 4, 2022 14:50:09 GMT -8 Chris K. Hale said:

Oct 4, 2022 8:16:59 GMT -8 arcticwolf said:

I like the idea, but can you run a Porsche engine in a sprint car?

I am not sure but for several years VW 1876 engines were popular, light , flat opposed cylinders made for low profile and they can put out some serious horse power. Art Laski might know. Personally I like it...The Porsche S engine can put out 621hp ! add Lucas injection and some tuning it could jump right up to 900+ hp easily! Chris

Back in the 70's when the Grant king chassis you're using was racing, you could pretty much run any motor you wanted. Today, not so much. The rules are a lot tighter about that.

And Chris, you're right, the VW was a popular midget engine from the early 70's up until the late eighties. This looks like a fun project. Look forward to seeing it come along!

-Art

[kyledehart5]

I think, unsanctioned, at your local track you’d be fine. At least around here there aren’t many rules unless you’re trying to run with a series. Weekly track racing is mostly

“Does it look like a sprint car?”

“Ok you’re good.”

I think it would be awesome if someone did something like this though.

[Chris K. Hale]

After several days of shaping, filling, sanding and primering the Quasi-Hood it came out soooo nice! Moving on today.. Chris

[kyledehart5]

Loving it Chris!

[arcticwolf]

I have a couple of the old Monogram sprint car kits. Maybe I should give this a shot - how about a flat12 Ferrari? A Delage straight8 supercharged?

Just for fun!  

Keep it up Chris I'm lovin it!

[kyledehart5]

Please do Paul 😃 I’d like to see them.

[grandsport3]

Is this the Original Kit chassis? Love those Tube chassis! John

[Chris K. Hale]

Yup right out of the kit, be sure to pin all the joints or it never goes together straight...

[illeagle10]

Looking great Chris! Can't wait to see some color on it!

Jim

[Chris K. Hale]

Thanks Jim, Black on the Bottom and Red on the top with a Gold dividing pinstripe ( hopefully!) The last couple of days produced a Radiator (not finished) and since it has Lucas Fuel Injection I figured the fuel tank would have to be pressurized thus the Indy car style cutout and the duel Fuel filler connection cut in the rear. I am adding a couple of Fuel Injection , direct injection logs tot he engine, just more parts to make..Lol. I found some very obscure decals off of a 1976 March F-1 car LavAzza Coffee, which strangely enough I was drinking some when I found these decals (expensive stuff but very good) they are in a bright Yellow and should look nice on the Red over Black paint.. Todays pics Happy Modeling Guys!!

[kyledehart5]

The fuel tank like that makes me think now it should be a competitor in the Little 500 at anderson speedway. 500 laps in a sprint car with live pit stops and push trucks on track is truly incredible!! An event I strongly encourage any Motorsports fan to attend at least once. A ton of different kinds of cars and engines have always shown up for that deal. And lots of teams use old Indy car fuel rigs for refueling.

[Chris K. Hale]

A little paint, working on the nose... and making parts to put the car together little by little....Chris

[kyledehart5]

I’m liking the red. Going to be a good looking car.

[Chris K. Hale]

Finished the black with the nose wrapping up to meet in the middle of the nose. Gold pinstripe coming next, along with decals,  getting close to making a interior and finish up by assembling all the pieces.. Chris