Project MrBusa (Toyota MR-S / Hayabusa)

[Louie028]

Not sure where my old thread went, so here is the brief update version.

Bought a cheap MR-S as a donor car (we also bought a real tidy one to make the body moulds off)



& stripped it out



right out (like every possible nut & bolt



then we cut some holes for the new engine



Meantime we were getting moulds & panels made



made moulds & articles off all the panels (bumpers front& rear guards, doors, bonnet, boot & hardtop)



Meanwhile, engine wise, we were converting this



into this



And with Carillo rods, JE Pistons & a whole load of other goodies from APE raceparts in USA, we are aiming for 400hp from the Suzuki Hayabusa Turbo engine.



to go in here



then add in a roll cage



a very comprehensive one



and a quick mock up of body panels to weigh the car. Bodyshell incl. rollcage, most panels, engine, gearbox, diff, seat & controls, suspension arms, shocks etc = 416kg (still needs wheels, brakes & all plumbing etc etc)



Finally about a year down the track it finally sits on its own wheels & suspension for the first time






Then another mock-up with its bodypanels including BA Falcon V8 Supercar front splitter etc





More enthusiasm is generated as it gets closer & closer to being finished, so I will try to keep the thread updated regularly....

[AlunJ]

Holy......

that's some awesome work there..... I really like what you've done with the diff to transfer drive from the bike engine and box to the rear :) And I really like the rest of it too lol

[ChrisL]

That's sick! Can't wait to see it finished :)

[Gary Symons]

Well that certainly fits into the brutal category :twisted:

Is it going to be road legal, or purely a track toy?

[GregHoon]

Awesome, simply awesome. What power and weight are you looking to get?

[Paul Woods]

On an entirely different level of workmanship, just amazing.

[biteme]

Awesome, simply awesome. What power and weight are you looking to get?

400bhp! And I've only read the same as you ;) Weight is also mentioned too hehehe.

On an entirely different level of workmanship, just amazing.

You said it. That's stunning. You should try that in a Mk1!

[quigonjay]

wow, nice build
will be keeping an eye on this one
will you be using the sequential shift from the bike?
Jay

[Louie028]

Hi guys,

Thx for your comments, here is the answers to a few questions.

Yes just a track car at this stage as we want to get the best power to weight ratio possible & by the time you get lights, indicators, wiring, handbrake etc etc its just too much extra weight to carry.

We are looking for around 400hp & about 600kg, so it should be pretty awesome.

Yes keeping the sequential shift & bike gearbox. Have lots of gearbox goodies from APE for the gearbox to handle the extra hp & weight of the car...

[Charged]

Love it! The cage is a work of art!