I looked at an old "sorta race car" today. It was an odessy equipped with a v8 engine composed of two Kawasaki four cylinder blocks bolted to a crankcase so it has 8 cylinders. It is equipped with some sort of fuel injection set up to use alcohol. It runs a constant variable belt drive through a solid axle. There is a brake on the axle but none in front.

I was curious about it as a potential autocross car. I think the solid axle and lack of pedals probably makes it impossible for me.

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..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Are you sure you weren't shopping for a KTM? It has German power...

MV

Sounds expensive when something breaks

yeah, prolly.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

I'd be concerned about the handling.

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1982 300SD -- 211k, Texas car, tranny issues ____ 1979 240D 4-speed 234k -- turbo and tuned IP, third world taxi hot rod

2 Samuel 12:13: "David said to Nathan, “I have sinned against the Lord.” And Nathan said to David, “The Lord also has put away your sin; you shall not die."

^that is what I was wondering.

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Ok here is a pic of the odessy with stock engine.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

T, I can't get your pic to enlarge. Is it the "other" Honda Odyssey? If so, that thing would scream!

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'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

My tired, old 600cc kawaka puts down a surprising amount of power(to me-probably only like 50-60hp). Two 600s or larger would be crazy

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You bunch a young whipper snappers. Don't even know what a real honda oddysey is?

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2014 Porsche Cayenne six speed manual

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Wasn't the pilot also one of those little go karts back in the day?


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Current stable:
- 2004 Mazda RALLYWANKEL
- 2007 Saturn sky redline
- 2004 Explorer...under surgery.

Past: 135i, GTI, 300E, 300SD, 300SD, Stealth

Bingo. I am pretty certain that his little car would pull the front wheels at will if the belt drive is tight enough.

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

The Honda FL350 was the final evolution of the Odyssey before it became the Pilot. It was a beast with full suspension where as the FL250 was a solid rear as I remember.

The Pilot was the most refined 4 wheeler, kind of like a S2000 is to a Miata. Would love to have one but the owners never let them go.

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Benz Fleet:
1968 UNIMOG 404.114
1998 E300
2008 E63


Non-Benz Fleet:
1992 Aerostar
1993 MR2
2000 F250

Pardon my French, but holy shnikeys! That thing has got to be hairy! But fun!

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)

And when they do, they've been soundly thrashed!

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1980 300TD-China Blue/Blue MBTex-2nd Owner, 107K (Alt Blau) OBK #15
'06 Chevy Tahoe Z71 (for the wife & 4 kids, current mule) '03 Honda Odyssey (son #1's ride, reluctantly) '99 GMC Suburban (255K+ miles, semi-retired mule) 21' SeaRay Seville (summer escape pod)