Mid-Engine C5 Lola T-70 scratch build

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Mar 30, 2017 | 10:45 PM

RSILVR1

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Jun 2015

Posts: 256

Likes: 341

Mid-engine C5 chassis

Didn't want to wait,
Found prototype mid engine C5 chassis
Used for another application. Now I have a basis
For something different!!!!!!!
Take a look jents.....

Attached Images

Mar 31, 2017 | 10:33 PM

Vetteman Jack

Administrator

Joined: Mar 2001

Posts: 368,132

Likes: 24,733

From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.

C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021

MO Events Coordinator

St. Jude Co-Organizer

St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25

NCM Sinkhole Donor

CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran

Good luck in whatever you end up doing with it. Hope you'll document your process, both in writing and in pics.

Mar 31, 2017 | 10:59 PM

RSILVR1

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Jun 2015

Posts: 256

Likes: 341

I have a G-50 5-speed transaxle & built LSX for it already. I'm in the process of repairing all the previous modifications the correct way & then blow it apart for blasting/paint. I'll post pic's for everyone to view for sure.
I'm going for the open top CanAm look, no engine cover,

Mar 31, 2017 | 11:24 PM

Not4spd

Melting Slicks

Joined: Nov 2008

Posts: 2,185

Likes: 641

From: Garland TX

Freaking Awesome! First real interesting build thread I've seen on this forum. What are the specs for your built LSX? Subscribed for updates.

Mar 31, 2017 | 11:39 PM

dmaxx3500

Team Owner

Joined: Jan 2008

Posts: 30,894

Likes: 1,189

From: chicago

factory five gtr?

Apr 12, 2017 | 06:15 PM

RSILVR1

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Jun 2015

Posts: 256

Likes: 341

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmaxx3500

factory five gtr?

none of the above....
Im stripping the chassis down now for wheelbase shortening....
all of the roof-hoop & windshield/support structure will be removed. I'm taking 10-inches out of the wheelbase & fabricating new loop & forward structure.

Apr 12, 2017 | 06:16 PM

RSILVR1

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Jun 2015

Posts: 256

Likes: 341

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSILVR1

420-inch LS, just over 700HP at 6500rpm NA

Apr 12, 2017 | 06:17 PM

RSILVR1

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Jun 2015

Posts: 256

Likes: 341

Quote:

Originally Posted by Not4spd

Freaking Awesome! First real interesting build thread I've seen on this forum. What are the specs for your built LSX? Subscribed for updates.

420-inch,

Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Joe Kucinski

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Michael S. Palmer

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Joe Kucinski

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Joe Kucinski

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Verdad Gallardo

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Joe Kucinski

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Verdad Gallardo

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Brett Foote

Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Michael S. Palmer

Apr 12, 2017 | 06:33 PM

RSILVR1

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Jun 2015

Posts: 256

Likes: 341

Lola T-70 Mk-3B on a shortened C5 midengined chassis.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSILVR1

Didn't want to wait,
Found prototype mid engine C5 chassis
Used for another application. Now I have a basis
For something different!!!!!!!
Take a look jents.....

Apr 12, 2017 | 06:35 PM

#10

RSILVR1

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Jun 2015

Posts: 256

Likes: 341

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSILVR1

Lola T-70 Mk-3B on a shortened C5 midengined chassis.....

jigging chassis for modification....& body is on the way!

Apr 13, 2017 | 12:22 AM

#11

mstromquist

Le Mans Master

Joined: Jun 2007

Posts: 7,430

Likes: 4,829

From: BEST Corn-Nation

2015 C5 of the Year Winner

Subscribing. This is going to be cool. Good luck.

Apr 13, 2017 | 12:40 AM

#12

6speedsteve

Drifting

Joined: Dec 2010

Posts: 1,776

Likes: 500

From: West Seneca NY

Apr 16, 2017 | 05:59 AM

#13

Jistari

Safety Car

Joined: Apr 2007

Posts: 3,640

Likes: 83

From: . New York

Apr 16, 2017 | 09:14 AM

#14

CactusCat

Melting Slicks

Joined: Nov 2009

Posts: 2,922

Likes: 219

From: West Branch, MI

I'm in....

Apr 16, 2017 | 09:16 AM

#15

Crosis

Drifting

Joined: Feb 2010

Posts: 1,923

Likes: 427

From: Dunedin Florida

Apr 16, 2017 | 09:40 AM

#16

Time for a C-5

Burning Brakes

Joined: Feb 2015

Posts: 987

Likes: 224

From: Motor City, MI

Gotta follow this one.

Apr 17, 2017 | 10:22 AM

#17

joezr2

Racer

Joined: Jul 2003

Posts: 333

Likes: 31

From: PA

This looks to be the best thing since the 180 degree header thread.....and that was pretty awesome..

Apr 17, 2017 | 10:39 AM

#18

VerTigo456

Melting Slicks

Joined: Nov 2006

Posts: 2,361

Likes: 51

From: Dallas Texas

St. Jude Donor '08

Well played my friend...well played indeed!

Apr 29, 2017 | 11:13 AM

#19

RSILVR1

Thread Starter

Racer

Joined: Jun 2015

Posts: 256

Likes: 341

Okay,
Lots of things happening now. I have the body ready for fitting, & ive stated removing all the cab-area from the previous projects install. WARNING!!!! This is not for the faint of heart....