Pulse Racing Feature Car Article: Aussie Time Attacker
Pulse Racing was established in 2007, led by Paul Fisher whose passion for modern motorsports was the inspiration behind the business. Paul?s black Evo 8 originally started out as a daily driver which has moved on to being featured in the Australian World Time Attack Challenge in 2010.
Those of you who aren?t familiar with this Evo, this Evo was the winner of the Open Class at the World Time Attack Challenge, setting a time of 1.36 at Eastern Creek Raceway making it Australia?s fastest Evo!
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Engine Hardware
Just about everything on this vehicle has been customise with its aggressive exterior, to the full roll cage and stroked engine, this Evo has had some of the best gear attached.
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The engine hardware starts with a Pulse Racing stroker kit, turning the capacity of this 2L into a 2.3L. The hardware in the engine head has been upgraded with porting, bigger valves and upgraded light weight valve train components which help turn over the custom Revolver camshafts. The intake and exhaust manifolds have also been upgraded to help the 800HP Garret Turbo give its best.
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As the build was designed to push big power and the fuel choice for this vehicle being E85, it was important to have a supporting fuel system in which the stock injectors (560cc) were swapped out for upgraded injectors that have the capacity to flow 2000cc. All the hardware components of the engine help it push out an estimated power output of 700hp. All tuning was in house via the aftermarket engine management system from Vipec.
Keeping it stuck to the ground
We know Evo?s stick, however if you pushing it harder because you have more power, most workshops find it necessary to upgrade the parts that pull it up and stick it to the ground. To pull up the 4 paws, this Evo has upgraded Project Mu Brake pads with two piece rotors and heavily over-stressed Brembo Callipers. The suspension was custom sprung and valved Tein coilovers which complimented together with the upgraded Whiteline sway bars and bump steer correction kit.
Drive line upgrade
To help strengthen the driveline, the standard front diff was changed to a Cusco item, whilst the rear diff had an upgrade to one from the RS model Evo which runs a L.S.D system, rather than the standard AYC system. The gearbox received a custom ge****t from PPG and remained 5 speed, rather than the 6 speed commonly found in the Japanese imported versions.
Inside the grip monster
Not your average daily street car. You won?t find rear seats, carpet, roof lining etc as this interior has been stripped before installing the full roll cage. Stripping the interior added to shedding the weight of this Evo, from a standard 1410kg to 1240kg. Mind you, the windows also received weight reduction treatment by being replaced with lexan items.
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Exterior
It may not be everyone?s taste, but there seems to be a growing trend of loud coloured track wheels. The wheels on this Evo are genuine O.E.M Nissan Skyline GTR34 wheels which have been powder coated in fluoro orange, making the wheels nice and loud against the black paint. A Varis GT wing, front aluminium canards and splitter helps keep the car planted at higher speeds with a Pulse touch of graphics finishing off the exterior.
How does it perform?
It won?t be too police friendly on the street, however it?s winning formula of components help it push the impressive 1:36 around Eastern Creek. Needless to say, this is a track oriented car which proved itself.
So whats next for Australia?s fastest Evo to retain its title at World Time Attack Challenge? Well the car is going on an extensive diet, and weight distribution exercise. New suspension is on its way to add more mechanical grip and a close look at the aero package will be undertaken to ensure that exit speed is maximised on this monster Evo.
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For more information contact Pulse Racing on
Phone: 02 9543 5007
Fax: 02 9543 5592
Address: 3/788 Old Illawarra Road, Menai NSW 2234
Web: http://www.pulseracing.com.au/default.asp
Email : info@pulseracing.com.au
