AMS Standing Mile / Bonneville car project

AMS · 14-07-2008, 21:27

Moses has been keeping some of the Members of the MLR up to date on our projects here at AMS Performance. I wanted to specifically highlight this one as it holds a special place for me.

This car was brought to us by a customer and close friend of hours Tommy passalaqua. Tommy's EVO was already quite the force to be reckoned with. Making over 600 whp in its earlier trim.

That wasn't enough for Tommy, He wanted to go fast....REALLY fast his goal was to build a car for the Bonneville salt flat races and Texas standing mile here in the state. We had quite the game plan to achieve this. The following are a series of pics of the custom build we are doing for tommy in his quest for 230mph!

First here is how the car was delivered to us

After some initial fabrication and fitment

AMS · 14-07-2008, 21:30

Some more pics of the header as it was coming together

Some more pics showing the radiator, Custom VSR Inlet manifold, Air to water intercooler and just a whole BUNCH of custom AMS work

Front AMS Drag brake kit installed

Rear AMS Drag brake kit installed

Another shot of the interior

One more of the engine bay

Trunk

moses · 14-07-2008, 21:34

lol that is looking much better now ,very nice bros. a job well done

lrp evo · 14-07-2008, 21:34

one word wow !!!!!!! mind blowing could look at thoses pics for a long time but the missus may think im looking at things i shouldnt!! lol

AMS · 14-07-2008, 21:37

Some pics of the Air to water intercooler almost finished:

more Air to water IC work and the Seat being installed.

Mocking up the Kirkey seat.

Soon to be one of the fastest beer coolers in the world!

Carbon roof being fitted and some wiring with Eric (drag car driver) and Tommy (the owner of the car)

AMS Carbon Fiber roof installed

Close up of the roof skin, A+ fitment FTW!

The monstrous Kirkey seat.

Tommy and Eric doing the spaghetti work.

Getting closer to the current status of the car

Here are some pics:

as of a week ago

Turbo outlet pipe.

Feed pipe to the air to water intercooler. We used stainless steel instead of aluminum pipe for added safety

Matt working on the driver's seat bracket.

Matt forming the roof fin rails.

Finished roof fin formed to the shape of the roof.

AMS · 14-07-2008, 21:38

Here are some updates as of 5 min ago

Finished down-pipe piece

Weld on the down-pipe

Shot of the engine bay

Matt working on the roll cage...

Custom Shifter base mount ans staging brake...

A shot of the driver's compartment

Finished seat mount

lrp evo · 14-07-2008, 21:46

please stop it , i cant take it all in , in one nite!!!

KIERAN BARKER · 14-07-2008, 21:48

WORK OF ART- just about sums it up but **** me i never ever want to go in it 230 mph

AMS · 14-07-2008, 21:49

haha, ya know part of me has always wanted to move our operations to the UK as I think you guys have a better grasp of what it takes for quality work and parts.

Thanks!

Eric

jack1 · 14-07-2008, 21:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by lrp evo

please stop it , i cant take it all in , in one nite!!!

KIERAN BARKER · 14-07-2008, 21:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by AMS

haha, ya know part of me has always wanted to move our operations to the UK as I think you guys have a better grasp of what it takes for quality work and parts.

Thanks!

Eric

what the hell are you waiting for i'm sure we'd all welcome you with open arms

Mass · 14-07-2008, 21:55

Absolutely phenominal!

The welds on the metal work are top notch precision!

4g638 · 14-07-2008, 21:57

Absolutely stunning Eric!!

Raj_UK · 14-07-2008, 21:57

AMSUK ... might need a new name though

but seriously ... wow what great photos and what an awesome build

any more pics of the parachute plz ?

charlie-boy · 14-07-2008, 22:01

that looks the mutt's nut's mate....... good luck with the project and please keep us informed of the progress please guys

14-07-2008, 21:27	#1
AMS Senior User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA Car: 2003 EVO VIII AMS Built. worlds fastest EVO VIII. Posts: 492	AMS Standing Mile / Bonneville car project Moses has been keeping some of the Members of the MLR up to date on our projects here at AMS Performance. I wanted to specifically highlight this one as it holds a special place for me. This car was brought to us by a customer and close friend of hours Tommy passalaqua. Tommy's EVO was already quite the force to be reckoned with. Making over 600 whp in its earlier trim. That wasn't enough for Tommy, He wanted to go fast....REALLY fast his goal was to build a car for the Bonneville salt flat races and Texas standing mile here in the state. We had quite the game plan to achieve this. The following are a series of pics of the custom build we are doing for tommy in his quest for 230mph! First here is how the car was delivered to us After some initial fabrication and fitment __________________ AMS Home of the worlds highest HP EVO VIII. Last edited by AMS; 14-07-2008 at 21:45..

14-07-2008, 21:30	#2
AMS Senior User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA Car: 2003 EVO VIII AMS Built. worlds fastest EVO VIII. Posts: 492	Some more pics of the header as it was coming together Some more pics showing the radiator, Custom VSR Inlet manifold, Air to water intercooler and just a whole BUNCH of custom AMS work Front AMS Drag brake kit installed Rear AMS Drag brake kit installed Another shot of the interior One more of the engine bay Trunk __________________ AMS Home of the worlds highest HP EVO VIII.

14-07-2008, 21:34	#3
moses Senior User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: glasgow home of the brave Car: im modified im too sexy, no 4 wives can handle me 500 bhp before i woke up Posts: 46,408	lol that is looking much better now ,very nice bros. a job well done __________________ AMS UK http://www.timeattack.co.uk/ta%20dri...%20Atkins.html moses@amsperformance.co.uk or moses@gscmotorsports.co.uk

14-07-2008, 21:37	#5
AMS Senior User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA Car: 2003 EVO VIII AMS Built. worlds fastest EVO VIII. Posts: 492	Some pics of the Air to water intercooler almost finished: more Air to water IC work and the Seat being installed. Mocking up the Kirkey seat. Soon to be one of the fastest beer coolers in the world! Carbon roof being fitted and some wiring with Eric (drag car driver) and Tommy (the owner of the car) AMS Carbon Fiber roof installed Close up of the roof skin, A+ fitment FTW! The monstrous Kirkey seat. Tommy and Eric doing the spaghetti work. Getting closer to the current status of the car Here are some pics: as of a week ago Turbo outlet pipe. Feed pipe to the air to water intercooler. We used stainless steel instead of aluminum pipe for added safety Matt working on the driver's seat bracket. Matt forming the roof fin rails. Finished roof fin formed to the shape of the roof. __________________ AMS Home of the worlds highest HP EVO VIII.

14-07-2008, 21:38	#6
AMS Senior User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA Car: 2003 EVO VIII AMS Built. worlds fastest EVO VIII. Posts: 492	Here are some updates as of 5 min ago Finished down-pipe piece Weld on the down-pipe Shot of the engine bay Matt working on the roll cage... Custom Shifter base mount ans staging brake... A shot of the driver's compartment Finished seat mount __________________ AMS Home of the worlds highest HP EVO VIII.

14-07-2008, 21:34	#4
lrp evo Love hate relationship... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: bristol Car: silver evo5 Posts: 221	one word wow !!!!!!! mind blowing could look at thoses pics for a long time but the missus may think im looking at things i shouldnt!! lol

14-07-2008, 21:46	#7
lrp evo Love hate relationship... Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: bristol Car: silver evo5 Posts: 221	please stop it , i cant take it all in , in one nite!!!

14-07-2008, 21:48	#8
KIERAN BARKER gary nevile pure incest Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: a man of kent Car: EVO 7 RS S-P-R-I-N-T-> Posts: 13,065	WORK OF ART- just about sums it up but **** me i never ever want to go in it 230 mph __________________ Evo 7 RS sprint owner

14-07-2008, 21:49	#9
AMS Senior User Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Chicago, IL USA Car: 2003 EVO VIII AMS Built. worlds fastest EVO VIII. Posts: 492	haha, ya know part of me has always wanted to move our operations to the UK as I think you guys have a better grasp of what it takes for quality work and parts. Thanks! Eric __________________ AMS Home of the worlds highest HP EVO VIII.

14-07-2008, 21:55	#12
Mass 3L 5R+ 60 jmp 2L+ crest Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Surrey, what what! Car: Scotia White Evolution III Posts: 551	Absolutely phenominal! The welds on the metal work are top notch precision!

14-07-2008, 21:57	#13
4g638 Cyprus User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 3,372	Absolutely stunning Eric!! __________________ " Go tell the Spartans,passerby,that here by Spartan law we lie. " Leonidas I son of Anaxandritas II and king of Sparta,really proud to be his descendant!

14-07-2008, 21:57	#14
Raj_UK Regional Organiser Join Date: May 2004 Location: Reading Car: VIII MR FQ-500, MAD 2.0 Forged, FR TS GT3076R, APS IC, AP's with XP8's, Stripes, DBA ICE & Carbon Posts: 10,367	AMSUK ... might need a new name though but seriously ... wow what great photos and what an awesome build any more pics of the parachute plz ? __________________ Thanks to : MA Developments, Full Race, Rexpeed, CarbonXtreme, Indigo-GT, Unit 8, RossSport, CliveW, NigelS

14-07-2008, 22:01	#15
charlie-boy PUSSY POWER Join Date: Nov 2004 Car: gt35r 2044cc 600bhp @ 2.4bar Posts: 3,531	that looks the mutt's nut's mate....... good luck with the project and please keep us informed of the progress please guys __________________

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