GT4O Build - From original concept render (above) to finished car.
Scroll to bottom for a comprehensive spec list and dyno results.
Full Aluminum Monocoque Chassis
CNC Aluminum A-Arms and Uprights
Superior Strength and Lightness
Suspension Set-up and Corner Balanced by Roger Krauss Racing
Custom CV Joints and Drive Axles
Keith Craft Racing Ford 331 Competition Engine - 440 HP / 425 lb-ft. See SF902 Dyno Results Below
Vented Discs and 6 Piston Front Brakes
Weldon Hign Performance Vane Style Fuel Pumps
Initial Digital Concept Rendering For Livery
Ron Francis Fuse/ Relay Block
Thermostatically Controlled Cooling Fans
Pulley and Belt Access Through Removable Panel In The Firewall
Tilton Reservoir, AC, Stainless Coolant Tubes, Silicone Coolant Hoses
Aviaid Original Design GT40 Oil Pan — Increases capacity to 8 qts.
Personal Fitti Quick-Release Wheel, Onboard Fire Suppression System, Vintage Air Heat/ AC
Countless Hand & Machine-made Parts (Rear Clip body supports pictured)
Adjustable Rear Spoiler - Made to original spec.
Precise and Consistent Panel Gaps Throughout
Independant Fuel Systems For Each 10 Gal. Tank (Switched at dash)
Convenient Drain and Air Bleed Valves For Coolant System
Kevlar/ Nomex Spark Plug Heat Shields
Quick Fuel 780 CFM
Hand Fabricated Removable Silencers - Reduces exhaust note by 40dB
Leather grommeted GT40 seats Wilans 5 Point Harness (Hans Drivers Side)
Le Mans Style Aluminum 9 Hole Vents
Bundle of Snakes Stainless Exhaust. G50 Transmission
Climate Controlled Storage at DVR HQ
Original DVR Livery by Eric Dean Design/ Dean Vintage Racing Ltd.
Perfectly Suited For The Road Or Track
Too Much Fun
GENERAL SPECS
Chassis/Suspension/Body/Fuel Delivery:
Aluminum Full Monocoque Chassis - Fully Tig Welded
6 Point Roll Cage
BRM Pin-Drive Wheels 15" x 8" Front, 15" x 10" Rear
CNC Aluminum Front and Rear Suspension Uprights
CNC Aluminum Front Upper and Lower Control Arms
Custom Made Stainless Steel 3 Pedal Floor Mount Assembly
Personal Fitti Racing Steering Wheel with Splined Sparco Quick-Release
(Also have Moto Lita model that was originally equipped on the GT40)
Willans 5 point harnesses (Hans version on driver side)
Grommeted Leather Seats {Replicating the original GT40 design)
Wilwood Six-Piston Front Brake Calipers
11.75" x 1.25" Vented Rotors
Period Correct Handmade Hartwell Style body Aluminum Latches
Vintage Air AC/Heater with Integrated Handmade Under-Dash Aluminum Plenum
Alpine Rear View Camera and Display
Handmade aluminum Radiator Dual Fan Shroud
Two 10 Gallon Pontoon Style Fuel Tanks (With independent fuel systems - Separate fuel pumps, regulators, and filters)
Original GT40 Style Flip-up Fuel Caps
Custom Made Aluminum Rear Clip “Clam Shell” Body Supports to Replicate Originals
Isolated Redundant Fuel Systems For Each Fuel Tank - Switched At Dash
Weldon 600/100 Series Flow Through Fuel Pumps (2)
Aeroquip Nomex Black Fuel Fines
Black Aeroquip/Earls Reusable Hose Fittings
Aeromotive Fuel Regulators (2)
Aviation Grade AN and Grade 8 Fasteners Throughout
Meticulously Wired by David Lyman Engineering - (All connections soldered and shrink wrapped, wires labeled at each end and fused. Labeled and easily accessible Ron Francis fuse/relay box)
Body - Glass Fiber (Body made from original Ford GT40 molds)
"Bundle of Snakes" Stainless Exhaust System
Aviation Spec Dash Switches
Tilton Engineering Aluminum 3 Chamber Brake and Clutch Reservoir
Safecraft Fire Suppression System (Nozzles in cabin and engine bay)
Safecraft Handheld Extinguisher
Handmade Stainless Steel and Aluminum Radiator Tubes
IMI Hi Torque Starter Motor
Adjustable Rear Spoiler From Original GT40 Drawings
BRM-Style Pin Drive Wheels with Knock-offs 15" X 8" Front, 15" X 10" Rear
Avon CR6ZZ Tires
Double Adjustable Custom Aluminum Bodied Shocks (DS303 Front, DS601 Rear)
Lizard Skin Undercoating On Front and Rear Clip Body Panels
Heavy Duty Fat Mat Black Sound Deadening Throughout
Suspension, alignment, and corner balancing by Roger Krauss Racing
Many additional handmade and machine-made improved re-engineered parts
Livery Design by Eric Dean Design/ Dean Vintage Racing
Body and paint by Alloy Motors
Vintage Period Correct Parts
SEV Marchal Driving Lights (Modified to integrate hidden turn signal bulbs)
Original Style Headlamps Converted to LED
Lucas Aluminum Rearview Mirror
Original GT40 Aluminum Shift Knob
Hartwell Replica Aluminum Latches
Aviaid GT40 6 Quart Oil Pan
Engine: Keith Craft Ford 331 Stroker (Built by Keith and his original staff prior to the sale of the company)
Horsepower: / 440 hp
Torque: 425 lb-ft
Block: Fully Machined and Prepped Production 302 Block
Crankshaft: Eagle 4340 Forged Steel
Stroke: 3.250"
Bore: 4.030”
Connecting Rods: Eagle H-Beam 5.400"
Pistons: Mahle Forged
Timing Chain: Ford Motorsport Double Roller
Camshaft: Ford Motorsport Hydraulic Roller
Lifters: Ford Motorsport Hydraulic Roller
Cylinder Heads: Airflow Research Renegade Competition ported aluminum
Valves: Manley 2.02/1.6
Rocker Arms: Scorpion 1.6 Roller
Intake: Edelbrock port Matched
Waterpump: Edelbrock Aluminum
Carburetor: Quick Fuel 780cfm
Valve Covers/ Air Cleaner: Holman Moody cast aluminum
Oil Pump: Melling High Volume
Oil Pan: Aviaid 6 Quart Original GT40 Design
Balancer: Pioneer SFI
Ignition: MSD Distributor
Gaskets: Felpro
Fasteners: ARP
Compression: 10:1
Firing Order: 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Timing: 35 Degrees @ Full Advance
Max RPM: 6250
Dyno: Full Test and Tune on SF902 Dyno
Gear Box:
Porsche G50/01 Five Speed Built By S Car Go Racing
Gear ratios:
1st gear: 3.50
2nd gear: 2.059
3rd gear: 1.409
4th gear: 1.125
5th gear: 0.889
Ring and pinion: 3.44
Total Vehicle Weight - Sub 2300 lbs
Engine Data Sheets:
