It's a '95 Pontiac Formula, LT1 stroked to 396ci. It's sitting at 500fwhp right now and I'm taking it to my tuner this coming Friday for its final tune. We're hoping for 550 ~ 570 fwhp on motor and I'm not sure how much nitrous we'll end up spraying into it, but it will be a
minimum 150 shot unless we run into fuel delivery issues. If that happens then it'll get a fuel system upgrade to -8 supply lines, external fuel pump and sump the tank.
As far as handling as well as the MINI - probably not. I did build it with the idea that handling would be top priority, but there's only so much you can do with a car that has a solid rear axle (although it will surprise you). Couple the solid axle with a Eaton HD limited slip differential (600# preload) and it can (and has) get hairy. I'm hoping to get a few auto-x events in this summer to get familiar with the car and to get suspension dialed in. Next year I'm hoping to participate in some RR events as well. The car is suprisingly well mannered for a vehicle with its size and girth.
It's a blast to drive, as is my
MCS, but for obviously completely different reasons. As I like to say, you don't
drive the Formula, you
experience it
There are a few of us domestic guys that think there is more to life than straight lines
