Ben's S2 V8 project

[benslotus79]

Heres my 4 years project that i just finished come check out the link and let me know what you think

Link: http://s599.photobucket.com/albums/tt73/benslotus/

[Simon350S]

Very nice, but is that the old Citroen gearbox I spot in there?

Good luck if it is and be gentle on that right pedal!

[hilly]

Very nicely done

Yeap, that is an SM gearbox hung on the back of what I guess is a 4.6 Northstar V8, be careful with your right foot as 300 ft/lb (or 295 depending on what version you have got) will give the gearbox something to think about.

Hilly

[silverfrost]

Wow, just posted on your picturs in another topic, didnt realise you had converted its powerplant aswell, Very well done conversion and looks tip top, Agree with Hilly about the gearbox time will tell, Im not pushing as much bhp as you i dont think and im spinning wheels in third! And thats on the audi box.

Enjoy the car it looks great and bet it sounds great to!

Regards danny

[Guy W Johnson]

What engine is that?

Guy

[Andy67]

Well done Ben,top effort!

[Nellie]

Ben,

That is an amazing project the finish looks good enough to have been carried out at the factory.

Stunning

Nellie

[lotusross]

Very nice!!! I like what you did with the front bumper - I was thinking of doing the same thing on mine. I like the M3 mirrors as well - I was thinking of using M3 Mirrors (I have an E36 M3) - but I think I am going to use smaller F1 style mirrors instead.

Very nice work on the frame and structure. I made similar modifications on mine.

Have you got it running yet? Any video of it running?

If my memory is correct - Lotus did some work on the Northstar design (we all know Lotus designed the Lt5 Zr1 engine, but I believe they also did work on the North Star)

[benslotus79]

Hey, yeah it has been running for 3 weeks jsut waiting to break in the motor so that we can do the fine tune.

Hey guy, The motor is a 4.6 L northstar

[t70]

I love it man!!! Awesome stuff!!!!!

[benslotus79]

Thanks, later will upload the interior album.

[lotusross]

Do you think you could post some video of it running?

I would love to see the interior.

It's really nice work.

[richardvg]

Ben

loads if tin spent on the engine and conversion.looks really good.

regards richard

p.s . whats your favorite colour? green or blue

[benslotus79]

Thanks Hilly and Dan, My motor is a 94' 4.6 L northstar it only has 275 ft/lbs torque. However If I remember right the SM gearbox should be capable for 280 ft/lbs of torque, so I think that it should be okay

[lotusross]

I don't see the pictures......

Never mind - found em. Those are very nice pictures, excellent bodywork - I like how you removed the trim all around the car - it makes the edges around the wheels look more aggressive.

I love the interior too.

Whenever you get some video - I would love to see it.

Edited August 3, 2009 by lotusross

[yeti]

Beautiful project!

[lotus4s]

Great job, car looks awesome! Hurry with the video.

[esprit s2]

That poor S2!

Workmansip looks fantastic though!

[GavinT]

I know your S2 will upset the purists amongst us but job well done man !! it's very cool

[benslotus79]

Thanks for all the comments, i have been really busy entering all the local car shows so i haven't had time to post some videos but i'm working on it. The videos will be up shortly, thanks for your patience.

I've put on 1,000 miles on the car within the last two months since i've finished the car, so far seems like the stock tranny has no signs of any problems. Everything looks fine, i haven't experienced any problems and i've been really enjoyed the car.

Ben

[neill1607]

Love the finish on the interior in particular

[mywedge]

Ben,

Excellent job! You made the correct change to the one thing that has bothered me most about the design of the G car. Your rear view mirrors are now in the proper location.

Are those 16" or 17" wheels on your car? I can't quite tell. Also, are they custom? I ask because I am thinking about changing my wheels...

All the best at the car shows,

Alex

Edited September 8, 2009 by mywedge

[mywedge]

Ahh, I can tell from the pictures that your wheels are Work VS's (16" or 17"). I had a pair of Work's on my old MR2 Turbo back in my import racing days. The look is good but not exactly (but similar) to what I am looking for. Also, I decided to go with 17" and 18". I just confirmend that the wheel size is not an issue on our cars with custom wheel maker the other day.

Good luck and good work!

[benslotus79]

Alex,Thanks.

Sorry about the slow reply, you're right.,the wheels are work VS-XX (17x7.5 at front,17x9.5 at the rear). They are custom make because the 4 bolt pattern.The 'offset' are (+16) at front..( -10 ) at rear .

good luck.

[sanj]

What car are the mirrors from?