Project Build - Elise GT: Honda Swap / Widebody Conversion

[Sanjøy]

Not long till turn over now!

[MacLotus]

Added a video near the beginning of the first post - Road America this past summer. Great track!!

[MacLotus]

Updated first post of this thread with build progress. Custom exhaust header and CAI manifold.

[Ferg]

Coming on now! Those primaries are awefully long? I don't know it's anything other than right BTW, just looks unusual.

[MacLotus]

Coming on now! Those primaries are awefully long? I don't know it's anything other than right BTW, just looks unusual.

I'm no expert either, but these guys are good. I showed them pictures I've been collecting off the forums for some time now... underneath... over the top, etc. They really didn't love any of the designs and so I gave them free reign to design what they felt would deliver the most power (from a NA set-up). They especially didn't like the short primaries they saw and asked if they could extend them a bit. In a nutshell (if I understood him correctly), the best design is few bends as possible (especially when close to the head). Less restriction is what it's all about.

As continued with this build... "Taking a different path." Only the dyno will tell.

[Ferg]

As continued with this build... "Taking a different path." Only the dyno will tell.

Hats off to you sir, it's all very impressive.

[MacLotus]

Updated first post of this thread with build progress. Header nearly complete.

[MacLotus]

Updated first post of this thread with build progress. Cold air zone and heat vent.

[bertieduff]

Ken, most of it is way beyond me, but a brilliantly compelling read.

Glad to see it taking real shape.

So inspiring I've spent the past hour licking a spanner.

[MacLotus]

Updated the first post of this thread with build progress.

[MacLotus]

Updated first post of this thread with build progress. Engine swap pretty much complete!

[pete]

This is favourite ever thread.

(OK joint favourite with the other similar ones, but your colour is best. Sorry G.)

[MacLotus]

For those of you interested, the finished project will be on display at the Mall of America rotunda on April 23rd. Brainerd International Raceway's Performance Driving School will be hosting the event with a LOT of cool track cars, so please stop by and say hello.

I'll be planning to run the car up at BIR May 3rd & 23rd (break-in), so come on up and get out on the track with me. I'll have more info at the MOA event. Hope to see you there.

Ken

[MacLotus]

Updated first post of this thread with build progress. Final checks and first start!! Woo Hoo!!

[CubanGav]

Gutted - your still a legend though.