Description
HISTORIC IMSA / KELLY AMERICAN CHALLENGE RACE CAR with documented history. Built to IMSA racing specs in 1978-9. Ran at Brainerd, Road Atlanta, Mid-Ohio & Road America. Pro built with tube connected uni-body sub-frames, beautiful 8 point cage, modified front clip & cross member, weight jack front suspension w/Pro shocks tubular upper control arms, stock lowers. Original fiberglass body work w/steel roof, re-located 1 & 1/4 " sway bar. Panhard bar, Halibrand 4.11 quick change rear end w/locker. Howe 4 wheel disc brakes w/dual masters & remote resevoirs, Wilwood clutch master, Weaver dry-sump pump, Moroso oil tank & AN braided lines, Aluminum radiator, all Auto Meter fluid filled guages & tach, remote switch & control box (all wired). MSD box & Blaster coil, SCP power steering pump (w/lines), resevoir & bracket. 22 gallon Fuel-Safe cell w/good bladder & foam. Aluminum Kirkey seat w/Simpson harness. 10 X 15" steel wheels w/used Goodyears. 331 cu in. race engine & T-10 transmission available. CAR IS BEING SOLD AS A COMPLETE ROLLER. For Q & A e-mail me at: heeltoe101@juno.com
History
Car, built and raced by Don Axtmann, ran in many Kelly-American Challenge Series & IMSA events...Brainerd, Mid-Ohio, Charlotte, Road America, etc. 1978-82. Went on to run in some GT-1 SCCA races in mid to late eighties & early nineties and was then put in dry storage. I have race event programs and photos to document the above events entered.
Recent Competition History
N/A
Performance Data
Class: GT/ IMSA
Weight: 2930 lbs
Track: N/A
Engine
Engine Builder: Tech Craft Engineering
Manufacturer: Chev
Type: V-8 / Push Rod
Displacement: 331 cu in.
Horsepower: Approx. 470
Torque: N/A
Induction: Weiand / single plane / carb N/A
Heads: Cast iron / casting # 882 / Chev
Block: Chev 4 bolt / dry-sump
Main Caps: Steel / 4 bolt
Crankshaft: steel small journal
Connecting Rods: Carrillo
Pistons: J.E. / 12-1
Camshaft: Isky / ISK - 201549 / solid lifter
Valves: stainless
Valve Train: Crower springs, rockers, push rods
Clutch: N/A
Pressure Plate: N/A
Flywheel: steel billet (race)
Exhaust: Headers with side exit pipes (3")
Total Time: 4 races
Races: 4
engine is open (heads & pan off ) for buyers inspection
Fuel System
Fuel Cell
Manufacturer: Unknown
Age: Good foam & bladder
Capacity: 22 gal
Fuel Pump: mechanical
Fuel Type: Race 110 (leaded)
Oil/Water System
Radiator: Howe
Water Rad Location: front
Water Pump: Moroso
Oil Cooler: SCP
Oil Cooler Location: front
Electrical System
Ignition: MSD box & coil
Alternator: Single wire / reduction pulley
Battery: Race
Data Logger: No
Computer: No
Transmission
Manfacturer: GM
Type: T-10 / 4 speed
Gears: Close ratio
Shifter: Hurst control brain
Trans Cooler: None
Races: N/A
4 races since fresh / new brgs. / syncros / race prep.
Rear End
Manufacturer: Frankland
Type: Quick Change
Cooler: None
Ratio: 4.11
Case: Aluminum
Differential: Locker (unknown))
Axles: SCP
Races: N/A
Spare sprockets / 2 sets
Body
Construction: Steel roof w/ fiberglass fenders, doors, nose, etc.
Color: Light Orange
Paint: Enamel / single stage
Condition: Good
Grey chassis & cage
Chassis
Type: Connected sub-frame & tube w/ integrated 8 point cage
Chevy
