The Sledge Hammer,Callaway And John Lingenfelter
11-03-2007, 11:15 AM
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One last time, it was a Callaway engine in the Sledgehammer:
OKAY RECENTLY THERE SEEMS TO BE SOME CONFUSION ON HISTORY FACTS...............PLEASE PERMITT ME TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT FOR THOSE WITH MEMORY LOSS AND OR ALTZHIEMER DISEASE..REEVES CALLAWAY CONTRACTED WITH THE LENGEDARY JOHN LINGENELTER TO BUILD THE SLEDGEHAMMER ENGINE WHICH JOHN DID.WHEN JOHN DELIVERED THE CAR TO REEVES TO DRIVE,REEVES WAS SICK WITH A FLU BUG,REEVES AT THAT TIME ASKED JOHN LINGENFELTER IF HE WOULD DRIVE THE CAR.JOHN DID AND RAN IT TO 254 MPH.REEVES CALLAWAY BUILDS SOME OF THE MOST STYLISH CORVETTES ON THE PLANET.LINGENFELTER PERFORMANCE ENGINEERING BUILDS SOME OF THE FASTEST CORVETTES ON THE PLANET!IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE ANYONE NEEDS TO KNOW?
Please cite your source(s). That is an incomplete picture of the story.
From the last time the Sledgehammer was discussed (and locked as some just couldn't get it)
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1817644Posted by MCV who is Mike Vendetto at Callaway Cars. Mike not only has worked for Callaway Cars two different times, he also knew John Lingenfelter and was/is aware of the contributions that each party made.
Originally Posted by MCV
The above is 100% accurate (254.76 mph). The engine in the car for this session was supplied by Callaway.
I've never seen a direct quote from John claiming that he built the engine that was in the car when it ran the 254. Several of us here at Callaway knew John personally. He was no liar.
Pointing this out is absolutely not intended to cast any dispersions on LPE's capabilities. They have built and continue to build very powerful engines.
I've never seen a direct quote from John claiming that he built the engine that was in the car when it ran the 254. Several of us here at Callaway knew John personally. He was no liar.
Pointing this out is absolutely not intended to cast any dispersions on LPE's capabilities. They have built and continue to build very powerful engines.
Originally Posted by MCV
I remember reading these articles in the eighties. I was working for Accel at the time (1981-'93) and I introduced Accel's "Lingenfelter Signature Series" of intake manifolds and camshafts together. I was purchasing engineering time, manifolds, cams, etc. from John. I actually didn't meet Reeves until later when I went to work for Callaway's engineering department from 1993 to 1994. Before ultimately returning to Callaway, I worked for Moroso for 6 years and kept in touch with John as we attended the same industry events and I worked the NHRA racing circuit. LPE was also a good Moroso customer. I know Jeff Smith, who wrote the April '89 Hot Rod article shown in this thread. I've met Csaba, but I can't say I know him personally like I know Jeff. I have the highest regard for all of these folks so I don't know why there would be conflicting info.
I never asked John about this; at the time, I assumed the articles were accurate so it just never came up. I can only report what Reeves and others who were at Callaway at the time have told us when these threads came up a while ago. (I'm absolutely certain Reeves wouldn't be inaccurate about John's participation.) Again, it's no reflection on John or LPE's ability to build engines. LPE's record speaks for itself. However, the two LPE engines prepared for the record failed on the dyno and a Callaway-built backup engine was used for the trip to Ohio and the record run. I don't know the circumstances of the failures; but my guess would be an unforeseen component failure rather than any problems with machining or assembly.
I never asked John about this; at the time, I assumed the articles were accurate so it just never came up. I can only report what Reeves and others who were at Callaway at the time have told us when these threads came up a while ago. (I'm absolutely certain Reeves wouldn't be inaccurate about John's participation.) Again, it's no reflection on John or LPE's ability to build engines. LPE's record speaks for itself. However, the two LPE engines prepared for the record failed on the dyno and a Callaway-built backup engine was used for the trip to Ohio and the record run. I don't know the circumstances of the failures; but my guess would be an unforeseen component failure rather than any problems with machining or assembly.
It has been said many times over that it was a Callaway engine in the Sledgehammer for that record run, not an LPE supplied engine. Someguys chose to acept this and move on. Others keep pushing the
buttons.John Lingenfelter drove the car to a record speed. He was credited for that awesome accomplishment
Please add the above to your facts to better show what actually went down.
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11-03-2007, 05:09 PM
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There is a lot of stuff in the C5 FI section that shouldn't be...but I suspect that this is carry over from my thread that got locked because of the panty waste arguements.
The reason that I posted it on a different thread because I was comparing the work to what it took to make a kit(s) for the C5 and C6 to produce similar results (hp wise)...found it interesting.
Never intended for it to become an discussion between who drove the car or not....didn't really give a crap about that!
The reason that I posted it on a different thread because I was comparing the work to what it took to make a kit(s) for the C5 and C6 to produce similar results (hp wise)...found it interesting.
Never intended for it to become an discussion between who drove the car or not....didn't really give a crap about that!
11-03-2007, 05:49 PM
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Hey "All Caps Norm" - how ya doing buddy? Your new Z06 seems to be kicking some serious ***! Tom tells me you're aiming to put the hurt on the Viper from Hennessey!! Good Job buddy! How's the TT ZR-1 doing? I think your title as king ZR-1 should come down!!! I have some plans!
Keep up the good times! Hope to see you sometime again in Decatur.
Keep up the good times! Hope to see you sometime again in Decatur.
11-03-2007, 09:48 PM
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11-03-2007, 09:53 PM
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11-04-2007, 09:27 PM
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....hows that for random meets random.
11-05-2007, 09:51 PM
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depends on the level of experience of the fly. A beginner will fly upside down for a time before landing, a novice will barrell roll, an expert will flip turn, and the SUPER ADVANCED FLY doesn't land on the ceiling he rides shotgun in a VETTE!
....hows that for random meets random.
....hows that for random meets random.
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11-05-2007, 10:01 PM
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11-07-2007, 07:27 PM
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Callaway vs Lingenfelter Supercharger for 2007 C6
I have a 2007 atomic orange c6 with ebony/tan interior, LT3. If I wanted to invest 25-40K would it be best to use Lingenfelter in Indiana or Callaway (Lyme Conn) to modify my vette. I prefer a supercharger unit to a turbo and would like to modify the body to more of a z06 look and with z06 rear tires. Service is also important to me.
Thanks Stan from Rockaway NJ
Thanks Stan from Rockaway NJ
11-08-2007, 09:06 AM
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I have a 2007 atomic orange c6 with ebony/tan interior, LT3. If I wanted to invest 25-40K would it be best to use Lingenfelter in Indiana or Callaway (Lyme Conn) to modify my vette. I prefer a supercharger unit to a turbo and would like to modify the body to more of a z06 look and with z06 rear tires. Service is also important to me.
Thanks Stan from Rockaway NJ
Thanks Stan from Rockaway NJ
Hi Stan,
Thank you for considering Lingenfelter. We would be glad to discuss what we can offer you if you would like to give us a call. Or leave us your number to call you, and you can get a feel to see if our products are the right fit for you. We have several options we can offer to suit your needs.
You can give several vendors a call or visit to compare the apples. Best of luck with your decision!
11-08-2007, 09:41 AM
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Hi Stan,
Thank you for considering Lingenfelter. We would be glad to discuss what we can offer you if you would like to give us a call. Or leave us your number to call you, and you can get a feel to see if our products are the right fit for you. We have several options we can offer to suit your needs.
You can give several vendors a call or visit to compare the apples. Best of luck with your decision!
Thank you for considering Lingenfelter. We would be glad to discuss what we can offer you if you would like to give us a call. Or leave us your number to call you, and you can get a feel to see if our products are the right fit for you. We have several options we can offer to suit your needs.
You can give several vendors a call or visit to compare the apples. Best of luck with your decision!
11-10-2007, 08:38 PM
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11-12-2007, 03:11 PM
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Funny stuff here sometimes... just in case anyone wanted to see a bunch of good quality pictures and some collected information on the Sledgehammer Callaway Corvette Check them out here.
11-17-2007, 09:13 PM
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