S197 3V Fabman's build; How did we get here? Build Thread

[dragoon]

My son’s new ride: A Kevin patten built s197 at Sonoma today.


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What’s that saying ?
Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

 

[Fabman]

What’s that saying ?
Apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.

Fast apple....

 

[Fabman]

Progress....

 

[CobaltFilly]

I hope one day I can learn how to fab and/or build engines from you. Great stuff!

 

[Mad Hatter]

Love those brake ducts

 

[SMGDHG]

My son’s new ride: A Kevin patten built s197 at Sonoma today.


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I knew I should've gone. Car looks great

 

[Fabman]

I knew I should've gone. Car looks great

sort of expected to see you there....

 

[SMGDHG]

sort of expected to see you there....

Currently have a sick taste in my mouth for the hobby due to a certain vendor that starts with C and ends in X.

Also starting my new job tomorrow, don't want to be tired for my first day. The heat beats me up.

 

[CobaltFilly]

Currently have a sick taste in my mouth for the hobby due to a certain vendor that starts with C and ends in X.

Also starting my new job tomorrow, don't want to be tired for my first day. The heat beats me up.

Please tell me not Cortex, I was looking at some suspension from them.

 

[Fabman]

Currently have a sick taste in my mouth for the hobby due to a certain vendor that starts with C and ends in X.

Also starting my new job tomorrow, don't want to be tired for my first day. The heat beats me up.

Tell me about it, i did race car prep for a few days followed by a trackday at sonoma, followed by sticking a motor in my car today and I have to go back to work in the same damn shop tomorrow…..Im beat.

 

[Fabman]

Please tell me not Cortex, I was looking at some suspension from them.

What I’m hearing is that Rick is traveling with Kohr Motorsports so when he’s on the road service requests don’t happen as quickly.

 

[Fabman]

And there it is, my son’s first time in the car and first time ever on this track:
(Car has a little understeer, we’ll get that sorted out)

 

[KazarS197]

And there he is, first time in the car and first time ever on this track:
(Car has a little understeer, we’ll get that sorted out)

Nice save @9:11!

 

[Fabman]

Almost there:
Just the engine harness, intake manifold, a few hoses (and body/aero parts) and it’s off to the dyno!

 

[blacksheep-1]

What I’m hearing is that Rick is traveling with Kohr Motorsports so when he’s on the road service requests don’t happen as quickly.

He's not traveling with Kohr, but he's at the same events with another team, so I see him all the time.
FWIW, I prefer Ford Performance stuff, but from an aftermarket point of view, my stuff would either be Bruce at Full Tilt Boogie Racing or Rick's stuff at Cortex. Nothing else is even on my radar.

 

[steveespo]

Ricky is working with McCumbee McAleer Racing in Mustang Challenge and Michelin Pilot Cup. I will ask him to check his messages this week. Whether he does or not is a different matter entirely. LOL Seriously he is super busy during the season as he also supports a three car Trans Am effort too.

 

[misterpeanut]

I just stopped by Rick's shop and met him. Super nice guy and amazing connections and business. His product is super nice and well engineered.

 

[Fabman]

LOVE my s1sequential shifter!

 

[Badger]

LOVE my s1sequential shifter!

Man this looks and sounds satisfying.

 

[Fabman]

Man this looks and sounds satisfying.

Poor mans sequential....lol.