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Carlos Gonzalez new car!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey rotorheads. I was at the panamerican nationals yesterday and I saw Carlos Gonzalez's new car. He used to run the rx2 backhalfed with mechanical injection and he dominated the outlaw class. HIs new car is a 3/4 tube chassis S5 rx7. The motor is a ported RE motor again with mechanical alcohol injection. The car is fucking flawless. I have a ton of photos of the car. I must say that after talking to him about the car I am convinced that he is a class act. Hopefully he will get a major sponsor with the new car (although I dont think that he needs it). I have a ton of pics but I am only going to post one of the mechanical injection because I am nto sure that he wants his setup all over the net. The first time out the car ran a 8.58 spinning the tires for the first 60ft or so. The car was a little squably because of atco shitts track conditions but it still ran mid 8s. Carlos does not let off the gas on that car he drives it like he stole it. This car will definately keep him in the first number 1 spot for as long as he is racing it. Here are some photos
Old Car http://www.nhraimport.com/2002/news/.../gonzales1.jpg New Car . . . . . http://www.importformance.com/miscim...ts/pnats01.jpg http://www.importformance.com/miscim...ts/pnats02.jpg http://www.importformance.com/miscim...ts/pnats03.jpg http://www.importformance.com/miscim...ts/pnats04.jpg http://www.importformance.com/miscim...ts/pnats05.jpg http://www.importformance.com/miscim...ts/pnats46.jpg http://www.importformance.com/miscim...ts/pnats44.jpg http://www.importformance.com/miscim...ts/pnats09.jpg |
cool :drool: ops let me get the mop.:D
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RX3 not RX2 :)
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Originally posted by kabooski RX3 not RX2 :) |
hey greg does that is a npr big intercooler or is custom
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Originally posted by eddierotary hey greg does that is a npr big intercooler or is custom |
thanks for the nice pics Greg!
dumb question: whats that funky big grey cube on the nose of the car?? :confused: alcohol tank or whut? |
Yep, that's his fuel tank (I guess alcohol in this situation). That's where most very modified drag cars have it mounted.
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goddamn, that RX-3 looks so sexy!!!
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Damn, that must be one of the oddest set ups I've ever seen. I'm suprised at how the IC - throttle body makes a hard 90 going thru that squared off peice. I'd like to see the inside of that squared peice to see what its doing. Seems like everyone normally wants it to be straight as possible not a hard 90.
Can anyone comment on that? What is that squared piece and is it doing something "special"? STEPHEN |
that peice looks like a turbonetics holley carb 'cap' that ppl use when turbocharging cars with holley carbs or holley type throttle bodies. this one has an extention welded between the throttle body and cap though, i'll agree it's a bit odd
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Originally posted by SPOautos Damn, that must be one of the oddest set ups I've ever seen. I'm suprised at how the IC - throttle body makes a hard 90 going thru that squared off peice. I'd like to see the inside of that squared peice to see what its doing. Seems like everyone normally wants it to be straight as possible not a hard 90. Can anyone comment on that? What is that squared piece and is it doing something "special"? STEPHEN |
now that i look at it, that thing is a freak! frankenstein dragster :D
And since everyones commenting on his car. I think its really weird he put a Intercooler behind his fuel cell, and don't most people do away w/ IC's when they have alcohol dragsters? A water/air would probably work nicely also. |
yeah, why's he using an ic now, he didn't on the rx3. also, what's the rule for the 3/4 chassis cars in modified class about wheelbase? can you make the car longer as long as the length is added from the firewall back?
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Hey that looks like what my car will look like next season. ;)
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Carlos has a shop in Central Florida. I plan on having him rebuild my engine but I'm not sure how wild I want to go.
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yea man, im going to give him a call and see if he has any mechanical fuel pumps that will support 1200 rwhp. Possibly one could run dual mechanical pumps.
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um.... I made a mess
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I bet it works similar to what a "banjo" discharge except for it's for the intake.  Those things are very deceptively effective.
I wanna know why there's a Cosmo 13B upper intake manifold and not an FD 13B-REW one. :) -Ted |
Originally posted by RETed I bet it works similar to what a "banjo" discharge except for it's for the intake.  Those things are very deceptively effective. I wanna know why there's a Cosmo 13B upper intake manifold and not an FD 13B-REW one. :) -Ted |
"89 Rx7 Turbo II
Motec M800 3/4 Chromoly Chassis PT88mm Turbo Charger Street Ported 3-Rotor on Meth Will be complete for 2003 season I will sell my nutsac to make sure of it " i will bet my nutsac you will change your mind 10 more times and buy a civic |
sweet ass car though! what is that thing running?
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Originally posted by soul assassin sweet ass car though! what is that thing running? |
i did not read it just looked at the pictures!
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Originally posted by soul assassin i did not read it just looked at the pictures! |
at least i got a job! lol!
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Originally posted by soul assassin at least i got a job! lol! www.importformance.com = JOB ;) |
ok at least my car runs!
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Originally posted by soul assassin ok at least my car runs! |
ok well ya got me there! but not for long! and you are still not as good looking as me!
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Originally posted by soul assassin ok well ya got me there! but not for long! and you are still not as good looking as me! |
1. Whos blue rx-3 is that in the back ground of the second to last pic?
2. Also about a half a year ago i started a thread when his rx-3 was in turbo mag. and i asked what kind of fuel pump he uses, and no one knew. So can any one tell me what kind of fuel pump he uses? It appeared to belt driven. for sure. 3. I just had to comment and say that i realy have an appreciation for his throttle cable and linkage set up, very nicely done... Yes that thing will represent. CJG |
Oh and Soul Assasin; you are one scary mofo with that avatar. Is that a glock? and do you guys have concealed weapons permits over there? true thing is all i can say.
CJG |
Originally posted by RETed I bet it works similar to what a "banjo" discharge except for it's for the intake.  Those things are very deceptively effective. I wanna know why there's a Cosmo 13B upper intake manifold and not an FD 13B-REW one. :) -Ted |
so I see the link worked.
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Welcome to the board carlos!!!!
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Originally posted by SuperRx-3 Hi this is Carlos if you are really interested on finding out how the mechanical fuel injection system works call me at my shop. The number is (352)-237-7955 and fax (352)237-5327. Thank you. |
Originally posted by Rotortuner Oh and Soul Assasin; you are one scary mofo with that avatar. Is that a glock? and do you guys have concealed weapons permits over there? true thing is all i can say. CJG i do have a concealed permit, haven't had to shoot anyone yet,yet being the keyword:D |
Originally posted by SuperRx-3 Hi this is Carlos if you are really interested on finding out how the mechanical fuel injection system works call me at my shop. The number is (352)-237-7955 and fax (352)237-5327. Thank you. The rx-7 looks very good. Hope you get it dial-in soon and be on top in the modified class! crispeed 87 Rx-7 TII 9.204@150.47mph un-tubbed |
I feel so softcore now...:(..Max
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Greg , doy know which radiator he's using , can it be used on a street car ?.
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I think it was a CR nut dont quote me. Im still in awe about the car
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FOR ALL YOU PROPLE WHO LIKE THE GNS RACING CARLOS GONZALEZ RX-3 AND 7 JUST WAIT UNTIL ALL THE BUGS ARE SORTED OUT AND WE HOPE TO RUN VERY STRONG NUMBERS THAT HOPEFULLY WILL SURPASS THE RECORD OF TEH RX-3 WHICH IS 8.10 AT 167.12 ALSO WATCH FOR THE RETURN OF THE RX-3 LATER ON THEIS YEAR WITH THE CHANCE OF THE 3 BUSTING INTO THE SEVENS JUST WAIT AND SEE SO FOR EVERYBODY OUT THERE WHO HAS SEEN THE NEW CAR TO LET YOU KNOW WE ARE HOPING TO RUN 7.7 TO 7.6 AND FOR WHO TOOK THE PHOTOS NO WORRIES ENJOY
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Was the Pan american nationals the first time out in competition with the 7? I always loved the way you drove the car like it was stole (sideways at full throttle) What HP would one of those pumps support on alcohol?
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wow!!!
amazing he can run that fast with such a small turbo!!! that seems to be a standard t04e housing with the small 3" inlet if that is the case than the inducer can be no larger than 2.6"!! i guess the reason he runs an intercooler is so that he can run phenomenal amounts of boost without super heating the air even with methanol. i notice that the Nibo racing FD does the same thing with no intercooler he runs 38+ psi!!!
on another note can anyone help me with my avatar? i cannot seem to get the file small enough. MWW |
Re: wow!!!
Originally posted by turbostreetfighter amazing he can run that fast with such a small turbo!!! that seems to be a standard t04e housing with the small 3" inlet if that is the case than the inducer can be no larger than 2.6"!! i guess the reason he runs an intercooler is so that he can run phenomenal amounts of boost without super heating the air even with methanol. i notice that the Nibo racing FD does the same thing with no intercooler he runs 38+ psi!!! on another note can anyone help me with my avatar? i cannot seem to get the file small enough. MWW Send me the Pic greg@importformance.com |
damn...what else can I say. An FC drag car is a beautiful thing...
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THAT FUCKIN THING LOOKS MEAN AS HELL......I LIKE IT ALOT!
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