LocostUSA.com

Finally! Something for you Locosters who just don't think a V8 is enough. No driveline required.

Scroll to the bottom of the page here ==> http://thrillofspeed.com/street/see-thi ... ck_032116F

Cheers,

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Damn! That front slip angle is way too large and the Ackerman is just a muddle.

Build Log: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=5886

I used to autocross with a guy that owns a turbine repair shop. He was trying to talk me into a turbine from a helicopter for my locost for a bit. He said he could get me a rebuilt turbine and gearbox that had too many hours to fly for about $5000. 300-350 HP in a 150 lb package would be cool, but I don't think it would be that great in a light car where throttle response is important. He had a similar setup in a jet boat that he had built, but I think it was bigger and more powerful. Here's his company website.
http://www.ssturbine.com/
Discovery channel did a couple shows on him when he built the turbine for the North American Eagle land speed car.
Kristian

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V6 in a book frame build. Now registered.
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Boy, I'd hate to be driving a car with a turbine engine when it comes apart - you'd be perforated. [LOL]

Cheers,

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Damn! That front slip angle is way too large and the Ackerman is just a muddle.

Build Log: viewtopic.php?f=35&t=5886

But I think I'd love to experience it the thing hits its power band?

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Geek49203 aka
Tim Wohlford
Louisville, KY
Hayes front, S10 +2 rear, Lalo body.

I always wanted to do something whacky with a radial engine. the sound is enough to get it done for me.

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Tucker

He'd probably get more of the rated power from that turbine if he bothered ducting air to the inlet...It's neat in a 15 year old mindest sort of way though.

I'd much rather build/drive something like this one though...

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-Justin

"Orville Wright did not have a pilots license." - Gordon MacKenzie