View Full Version : Kelmark Gt v8 kit car
sandwich
09-20-2003, 06:04 PM
my baby....fiero front suspension, porsche rear, chevy350 camaro heads performance cam edelbrock intake and holley 650 dp.
Kelmark gt body, custom frame. Should be on the road next summer...knock on wood
sandwich
09-20-2003, 06:04 PM
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sandwich
09-20-2003, 06:05 PM
ugly, now painted silver
NoOne
09-22-2003, 10:54 AM
Looks like it could be a sweet ride :cool:
Got any info regarding finished weight or performance goals?
1 more thing ....can you keep the pix and progress reports coming? ... got me curious ;)
Later
sandwich
09-22-2003, 02:07 PM
absolutely...you should see it now, the suspension is in and the wheels are on...just the chassis itself is gorgeous.
HP should be around 300...the v8 should be good for that, and any more would blow the 914 transaxle....
on my guess, the weight should be around 1800 lbs...that's a guess, but it's an all fiberglass body with minimal interior and no amenities...no ac, no P/S no PW etc., although it does have a 5.7 liter v8...
we'll see when it's finished....any idea on a decent way to weigh it?
how about suggestions for paint? i was originally sold on gunmetal/silver with black racing stripes...but i'm leaning towards the red seen on the fia 550 gt ferrari. It's going to have black alloys, that's for sure. i was thinking a carbon spoiler for the back end...again it's all up in the air.
Egg Nog
09-22-2003, 05:03 PM
Chevy 350 and a 914 Transaxle? This sounds surprisingly much like the Renegade Hybrids 914... :) Are you using any of their components?
http://www.renegadehybrids.com/914.htm
As far as colour goes, I'd have to opt for a very very dark metallic blue. I think it would flow nicely with the lines of the car.
It's nice to have a fellow car builder (or restorer) online. Keep us updated, and keep up the good work! Here's mine: http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=152
sandwich
09-22-2003, 07:52 PM
good choice on that 914...
no, i'll probably stick to kennedy...it just seems cheaper, renegade seems to want more for their kit....maybe more shtuff is included, but i'm not sure i need it or it would fit...since it's not actually a 914, i may need a custom radiator, etc.
KenEng is about 1k for plate, clutch, HP starter and the bearings...
1500 sunk in the car,
150 sunk in the engine!!!,
100 bucks in some wheels.....that's pretty much it so far....all US.
It was my dream to own a midengined high power good-looking car....so far it's coming true....knock on wood...:rolleyes:
sandwich
09-30-2003, 06:35 PM
put the body on this weekend....just to see
edit: forgot pics...
sandwich
09-30-2003, 06:36 PM
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sandwich
09-30-2003, 06:37 PM
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sandwich
09-30-2003, 06:39 PM
engine
sandwich
09-30-2003, 06:41 PM
ps what do you think i should do with the valve covers? i just repainted the whole engine satin black, and I was kind of thinking doing the same or gloss black for the valve covers, as they are covered in rust, and i kind of like that whole "stealth" look. The intake would probably remain silver, and the filter could be either. My father wants me to leave them chrome, like the timing chain cover was, but i think the rust is uglier than black, and i don't think it'll come off easily.
Egg Nog
10-01-2003, 06:48 PM
I think it would be awesome to paint the valve covers to match the exterior of the car :) Of course, now you have to pick that as well...
I spy a lot of 914 parts on that car! Namely the rear control arm/rear disc brakes and the speedometer! Our cars have a lot in common, except that yours will be a lot faster!
Keep me updated ;)
16-4Veyron
10-06-2003, 08:52 PM
i can just imagin what thats gonna look like when u finish, keep us posted with pics :)
sandwich
10-07-2003, 07:23 PM
test
16-4Veyron
10-07-2003, 10:30 PM
test?
Motorer1
10-26-2003, 10:45 PM
Test what?
fsxramman
07-25-2009, 04:51 PM
Seems yer off to a good start! Scrap the crap... find a set of
finned alum. vette covers. Early 7 fin w/o breathers if you can vent
vapors elsewhere. Why not some alloy heads to keep performance up,
and lbs. down?
These cars are quite stunning in Ferrari light gold. By using any
original color out of Maranello you'll keep most people guessing. I'd
suggest a lumpy cam to cut down low speed torque (saving transaxle). At
2000 lbs. minus performane would be impressive using a 283 cid V8. Not to
mention fuel mileage improvement over 5.7L. Big cam also allures to true
performance the original vehicle the Kelmark emulates. Last week I saw a
Kelmark featuring the air scoops at rear of doors... did later Kelmarks have
that feature from factory? What is side impact collision safety provision?
Are you planning on front/rear sway bars? I suggest a real fuel cell as well,
after all you're wrapping yer ass in fiberglass...
best of luck, FS
Seems yer off to a good start! Scrap the crap... find a set of
finned alum. vette covers. Early 7 fin w/o breathers if you can vent
vapors elsewhere. Why not some alloy heads to keep performance up,
and lbs. down?
These cars are quite stunning in Ferrari light gold. By using any
original color out of Maranello you'll keep most people guessing. I'd
suggest a lumpy cam to cut down low speed torque (saving transaxle). At
2000 lbs. minus performane would be impressive using a 283 cid V8. Not to
mention fuel mileage improvement over 5.7L. Big cam also allures to true
performance the original vehicle the Kelmark emulates. Last week I saw a
Kelmark featuring the air scoops at rear of doors... did later Kelmarks have
that feature from factory? What is side impact collision safety provision?
Are you planning on front/rear sway bars? I suggest a real fuel cell as well,
after all you're wrapping yer ass in fiberglass...
best of luck, FS
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