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.........................................................................................--- Steven's Lakester Build ---
.In 2022 Steven bought my lakester along with the other parts and supplies I had. I'm really glad to see the car go to someone who has a good vision of building a lakester. I believe that his plans for the car have the potential of setting records down the line on the salt and other courses. Of course he is going to make the car 'his' car. I like the direction he is going with the car and making it probably a better car than I'd envisioned. The rest of the build will be his to tell but will be post on here, at least for now, so please come back and keep track of his progress.
Sumner
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..................................................................................................................... --- Introduction ---
This is the continuation thread for Sumner's build. I am modifying the car to accept a 2002-2009 Chevy trailblazer engine which fits the E/ engine class for SCTA and ECTA classes. This engine family should be competitive between F/, E/, and D/ engine sizes and several of the different Gas/Fuel/Blown classes. The early goals are to get it to start and drive under it's own power, test the car without a body at drag strips and the ECTA 1 mile, and eventually attempt to break records at Bonneville.
Sumner completed much of the work in the prior years, but realistically there are years to go before it's ready for it's maiden voyage at Bonneville. Follow along as I build this car with help from friends using traditional hot rod methods, modern technology, and any other tools we can get our hands on. Please be aware that information and construction techniques shown and/or described on this site are not necessarily safe or proven and if you choose to incorporate any of the ideas and/or construction information on this site into your car you are doing so at your own risk.
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Design Considerations .............................................................................
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