One Lap of America - 5/4/2002

  

Throughout the course of the day, we took a very close look at the cars and asked a lot of questions.  Here are some of the things we were able to see and learn.
  

Coupe front (33k)Coupe rear (33k)

2002 SC1

The 2002 SC1 very closely resembled the yellow coupe from last year's One Lap.  A few important improvements were made from what the team learned during last year's events.
  

DOHC engine bored to 2.1 liter w/ lowered compression
Mobil 1 oil
Factory plug wires
Turbonetics turbo
Custom turbo exhaust header
HKS Valve Pressure Controller
Front-mounted air-to-air intercooler
Custom modified engine cradle (to clear turbo/intercooler piping)
Trunk-mounted battery
Relocated factory coil packs
Custom programmed PCM
Ducted hood for better engine cooling
2-core aluminum radiator
Custom engine cooling fans & shroud
Boxed-off cold-air intake w/ conical filter
Torsen limited-slip differential
Custom 4th & 5th gears
Custom exaust
Luk clutch
3-way 16.5 mm rear sway bar
Rotors & calipers by Stainless Steel Brakes
Hood & trunk pins
Front strut tower bar
Welded-in rear strut tower bar
H&R Sport springs
Carrera strut housings
Koni adjustable strut cartridges
16x7 Lenso VPD wheels
225/16 Pirelli tires
Recaro seats modified for quick removal
Autometer oil press & oil temp gauges
RJS Racing harness
Stripped interior
Full chromoly roll cage
  
At low boost, the Coupe's motor was able to produce 260 hp on an engine dyno.  At high boost, the hp output was significantly higher.  Boost is adjustable from the cockpit.

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Front end
Front end
  
3rd door
3rd door
  
Cooling
Engine cooling duct and air intake (to left)
  
Gauges
Gauges/controls
  
Gauges
Gauges & controller
  
Cage
Roll cage
  
Cage
Seats and roll cage
  
Cage
Upper roll cage
  
Cage
Rear roll cage
  
Battery
Trunk-mounted battery box
  
Rear strut brace
Rear strut brace
  
Exhaust
Exhaust
  
Rear susp
Rear suspension and brakes
  
Wheel
Wheel & brake
  
Caliper
Brake caliper
  
Intercooler
Intercooler
  
Engine
Engine
  
Airbox
Airbox & filter
  
Radiator
Radiator
  
Fans
Radiator & fans
  
Turbo
Turbo & plumbing
  
Piping
Piping
  
Radiator
Radiator & intercooler piping
  

 

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