Festiva World landspeed record...

[bravekozak]

dk, that jet engine sold on the bay. Was it you who got it?

[Tommychu]

If you're serious about doing land speed/salt flat stuff in a Festiva I'd start with an Aspire (more weight, better aero, slightly safer if you wreck, and the Aspire body clears taller wheels), do a BP or FE3 (keep it as heavy as possible), G trans with the tallest 5th and final you can find, and boost it with a snail that's a bit too big for the motor (quick spool is not beneficial, but heat will be an issue). You'll go faster on salt than a V8 would.
If you absolutely need 8 cylinders, you need to look hard at the Gen.III chev truck motors. Iron 4.8/5.3/6.0s can be had a dime a dozen, throw some cheap heads and a cam at it (or leave the whole engine alone and boost it 'til you drop), you absolutely cannot beat the LS motors on the HP-per-dollar ratio. Cramming it in there wouldn't be harder than stuffing any other V8 in there (the Rover/Buick V8 is smaller but parts are expensive and you can't get quite as much insanity out of 'em).

[bravekozak]

If that get engine was all polished, painted candy colors, and chromed, then you will definitely need some form of crowd control at every show you attend. Always remember, the more outrageous and wilder you make it, the more people will be attracted to it. With a jet engine, you don't have to worry about aerodynamics. You can even accelerate a barn door until it breaks the sound barrier. Go for it.

[dkuehl]

I was going for more the exhibition route.. The jet engine does sound really cool.. I thought maybe a Festiva that had the deep growl. The glass pack rumble as it comes off the trailer.. Blower, shaker hood , chrome side pipes.. rear slicks.. awesome burnouts.. Fun stuff. Something to get people to same Damn.. that’s cool.. at the most I want bragging rights as to a very quick, however un-practical as it maybe, show car…

not ready to do anything too stupid.. but man the jet does sound very cool.. flames out of a festiva...

[Advancedynamix]

Okay, got my facts straight, it was 1.8 G/Blown mod roadster and the recorded speed was 215mph.

[Advancedynamix]

If your actually going for a landspeed attempt you will not want a V8 in the back of the car. Keep your ballast as far forward as possible and I'd keep it fwd. Dragonhealer has already done a good portion of the calculation for several different class attempts with a Festiva, and he built a miata 1.6 powered car that went around 260mph and still holds the record iirc.
Edit: The above car was a roadster, not a Festiva.

[bravekozak]

You don't have to actually go 500 mph, just look like you could.
Go ahead and put an offer on that jet engine.

[jawbraeka]

My ideas have been criticized about aerodynamics.. But in this instance I'll feel free..

Basically if you're going to achieve this feat of worlds fastest festiva landspeed record.. I'll presume that you're taking this on a salt plain..

Lower to the ground the better, under car spoilers to move as much wind out from under the car as possible (Saab is a great example), tilt/lower the windshield to allow for less wind resistance, slant back to allow for equal resistance across rear, the thing that runs across the top of the evo windshields..

Wouldn't mind seeing the aerodynamics on a stock Festiva in a wind tunnel..

My other idea is make it a single seater and intentionally move drivers spot to the centre of the car, custom dashboard.. Gearstick in dashboard and shifted like an auto or similar to an arcade machine.. Narrow the front of the car and find a windshield that will taper upto the roof to a narrow point and gull the door/s and is broad at base and meets bonnet with smooth seam for less resistance..

When takeoff occurs, have it rigged to play your favourite music track as you're topping 230mph and rising..

A example would be:
Zz top - LA grange
Skrillex - Sprites and monsters.


sent from the depths of hell.

sent from the depths of hell.

[jawbraeka]

My ideas have been criticized about aerodynamics.. But in this instance I'll feel free..

Basically if you're going to achieve this feat of worlds fastest festiva landspeed record.. I'll presume that you're taking this on a salt plain..

Lower to the ground the better, under car spoilers to move as much wind out from under the car as possible (Saab is a great example), tilt/lower the windshield to allow for less wind resistance, slant back to allow for equal resistance across rear, the thing that runs across the top of the evo windshields..

Wouldn't mind seeing the aerodynamics on a stock Festiva in a wind tunnel..

My other idea is make it a single seater and intentionally move drivers spot to the centre of the car, custom dashboard.. Gearstick in dashboard and shifted like an auto or similar to an arcade machine.. Narrow the front of the car and find a windshield that will taper upto the roof to a narrow point and gull the door/s and is broad at base and meets bonnet with smooth seam for less resistance..

When takeoff occurs, have it rigged to play your favourite music track as you're topping 230mph and rising..

A example would be:
Zz top - LA grand


sent from the depths of hell.

[Larry Hampton]

EFI 300 I-6 mounted in the rear with a V-drive. T-56 trans, twin turbos.

[F3BZ]

and leave room in the budget for life insurance.

[kumalaba]

looking for rwd go with mazda turbo rotary engine 300-500 h.p. & small (check out youtube vids where they put them in chevy sprints) use the 8.8 inch ford rear end.

[sketchman]

Need baby rocket's suspension mods and 2 speed front hubs.

[bhazard]

Fastiva already maxed a bpt g series out at 163. Its gonna take taller tires and longer gearing to go faster. Not more power. There's also the fact that these are aero bricks.

[bravekozak]

Just cutting big round holes front and back would be a hoot.
Make sure you leave the stereo system in. That would be even funnier.
Ask the seller what the dimensions are on the engine.
I bet the other guy lowballed him at $500 and $700. Try $800 and see if he counteroffers.

The jet cars always come out at dusk, because everyone wants to see the flames.
You have to whip your head from side to side, because they are that fast.

Besides, it's a great learning experience with jet engines.

Forget the wingletts. Add a minigun on each side + a candy camouflage paint job.
Or get a fun top with a rat patrol minigun sticking out the top. Make sure the girls have camo bikinis and chrome army helmets. Paint four stars for the general. You wear a general's uniform from the costume shop and perform inspection (on the bikini girls standing at attention and saluting you). You may need some local reserves with bayonets for crowd control.