Description
Purchased by Brian Groza from Marc Brannon in late 2002 with a damaged engine, the car was delivered to D'Motorsports in Sand City, CA. The car was completely disassembled down to the bare tub including fuel cell. Components were labled and inspected during removal. The chassis and bodywork were thoroughly inspected, cleaned, sanded, prepped and painted. All other components were cleaned, zyglowed & magnafluxed. All brake & clutch hydraulics were rebuilt with new seals. All upright wheel bearings & seals were replaced with new and grease packed. All heim & rose joints were replaced. Pedals cleaned and lubed. Gauges and instruments tested. Wiring & cables repaired as needed, with new master switch installed. Fuel cell was shipped out and tested, then reinstalled using new foam, filter, pump and hoses. A threaded filler cap was fitted to cover for easy fueling and level viewing. Transmission was completely disassembled, inspected, zyglowed and magnafluxed. Engine oil level sight tube was machined into case area. Expansion cavity plates were machined for proper venting. Transmission pump rebuilt, holes helicoiled & time-serted. Trans reassembled with new seals, o-rings & bearings. CV Joints and half-shafts magnafluxed and inspected, with new boots and grease installed. A seasoned standard engine block was located, cleaned, inspected and magnafluxed. Align honed, plate honed and deck surfaced. Oil galleys were modified for dry sump system. New cam bearings installed, heads were reconditioned with new valve guides, valves, springs, retainers, keepers & seals. New Ross pistons, new Cunningham rods, new Crane rollers & rockers, new Cloyes chain, new bearings, seals, gaskets. New T/A crankshaft, new cranktrigger pick-up, new Fast Forward oil pump, new modified water pump, new drive belts, new fuel injectors, new air filter, new oil filter housing, new spark plugs and wires, new coils, new clutch assembly. Radiators & coolers were flushed and tested by Ultrasonic Cleaning Services. New hoses, clamps and AN fittings were also installed. After car assembly: complete chassis alignment and corner weight adjustments were performed. Custom motorcycle wheels were modified for ground clearance and trailer fitment. A semi-custom car cover was made for this car.
History
Ex-Jordi Gene/Pacific Racing/Keith Wiggins/Marlboro F3000 Team car. Ex-Graham Watson/Ralt Australia/Formula Holden Series car.
Recent Competition History
Numerous class wins and podium finishes.
Performance Data
Class: BOSS, SVRA Group 9
Weight: 1375 lbs
Track: Thunderhill, CA
Engine
Engine Builder: D'Motorsports
Manufacturer: GM
Type: GM 3800
Displacement: 3.8L
Horsepower: 380
Induction: EFI
Heads: Holden, Porting work done by Shane Wilson Engines
Block: GM
Main Caps: Standard
Crankshaft: 4340S TA Performance
Connecting Rods: Cunningham
Pistons: Ross
Camshaft: Crane
Valves: Manley
Valve Train: Crane
Clutch: Tilton, 3 plate
Pressure Plate: Tilton
Flywheel: Reynard
Exhaust: Mild steel, muffler
Total Time: 2 hours
Fast Forward oil pump
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: Marston
Age: Refurb '03
Capacity: 20+ gal
Fuel Pump: Internal
Fuel Type: 110 octane
Oil/Water System
Radiator: Gosselin, Aluminum
Water Rad Location: Side Pods
Water Pump: Modified GM
Oil Cooler: 34 row
Oil Cooler Location: right Side Pod
Electrical System
Ignition: Bosch
Alternator: Bosch
Battery: SBS Gel-Cell
Computer: Bosch
Transmission
Manfacturer: Reynard
Type: F3000
Gears: FT, 5 forward 1 reverse
Shifter: manual
Trans Cooler: 9 row
Rear End
Manufacturer: Hewland
Type: spur/bevel
Case: magnesium
Axles: CV type
Body
Construction: Fiberglass/Carbon Composite
Color: Blue
Condition: Very Good
Chassis
Type: Monocoque
Builder: Reynard
Material: Carbon Composite
Finish: Mixed paint and raw fiber
Condition: Very Good
Front Suspension: Upper & Lower wishbone, pull rod activation, black, fresh
