Birdman
24-06-2017, 16:32
Hi Everyone
My name is Gary and although joining Stratosec last year, I thought it about time I introduce myself.
I've chosen this time as I have ordered the ListerBell Stratos replica in component form and after completing a chassis specification form recently I'm looking forward to taking delivery later this year.
For my sins I've worked in the motor industry many moons ago and look forward to seeking and sharing information/advice through the build process.
I hope I don't offend the purists among you guys for I won't be building an authentic replica of the Stratos, but my vision of what I would like it to look like, with subtle cosmetic changes and a modern digital cockpit environment.
I've opted for the Toyota powertrain route purely for it's modern efficient technology, power output for it's compactness and weight, reliability and emissions.
The engine is a rebuilt na 2GR-FE 3.5 V6 mated to a rebuilt E153 v3 transaxle, factory viscous LSD (3.93 modded diff ratio) via a competition stage 3 ceramic clutch (I'm assured by the supplier I will not need the legs of Arnold Schwarzenegger to operate this one)
The engine electrical harness is my own custom build and coupled to a re-coded Toyota RAV4 ECU by Gouky of Frankenstein Motorworks.
All the above work is now 95% completed in readiness for the arrival of the new chassis.
So all in all, I'm looking forward to the build and chatting with you guys in the forums.
Regards Gary
My name is Gary and although joining Stratosec last year, I thought it about time I introduce myself.
I've chosen this time as I have ordered the ListerBell Stratos replica in component form and after completing a chassis specification form recently I'm looking forward to taking delivery later this year.
For my sins I've worked in the motor industry many moons ago and look forward to seeking and sharing information/advice through the build process.
I hope I don't offend the purists among you guys for I won't be building an authentic replica of the Stratos, but my vision of what I would like it to look like, with subtle cosmetic changes and a modern digital cockpit environment.
I've opted for the Toyota powertrain route purely for it's modern efficient technology, power output for it's compactness and weight, reliability and emissions.
The engine is a rebuilt na 2GR-FE 3.5 V6 mated to a rebuilt E153 v3 transaxle, factory viscous LSD (3.93 modded diff ratio) via a competition stage 3 ceramic clutch (I'm assured by the supplier I will not need the legs of Arnold Schwarzenegger to operate this one)
The engine electrical harness is my own custom build and coupled to a re-coded Toyota RAV4 ECU by Gouky of Frankenstein Motorworks.
All the above work is now 95% completed in readiness for the arrival of the new chassis.
So all in all, I'm looking forward to the build and chatting with you guys in the forums.
Regards Gary