Even Porsche's 911 RSR moved the engine to midship since the 991. It's like a quiet admission, a very quiet admission. They don't even let video games look under its engine cover
If you haven't failed before, than you've probably never tried to push yourself. Failure in proof of effort. Now it's up to how much you learn, and if you have the humility to admit fault when due. I hope to see this car make a ripper of a run up Pikes one day!
he already got to drive it a few times but they had some engine trouble during competition. i really hope someone else gets to get behind the wheel and take Kens spirit racing again instead of shelving it.
@@TDT0188 he did drive it but it broke while I was out there watching him practice last year. I still can’t believe that would be the last time I saw him.
I am certain that lots of could-have-been's will be uttered with this car, but I hope that this car will serve as a tribute for the legend Mr. Block, and do what this car is built for, which is speed.
People saying stuff like that fail to realize the amount of work that goes into developing a car like this, the timescale they built this car in was nuts, like completely bonkers how fast they got this thing from idea to testing on Pikes Peak. Also they haven't abandoned the project, I'm pretty confident they'll work out the problems at get this thing tearing up some Pikes Peak again, and when that happens all those could-have-been's will have-been-done.
Guys that was such a respectful interview between you both 😊 an absolute pleasure to watch ❤ much love there , I had a 911 for 17 years and did some cool shit in it , but this just stirrs the pot in my head about the living animal the 911 is in any form 🙏 this is the pinnacle for me and I've ate slept and shat 911s for 25 years now lol thanks for this interview 🎉
Funny timing - I just recently began re-listening to Tuned In episode 51 with Sander talking about the Hoonipig. You guys oughta have Betim on for an extended duration episode (2-3 hrs would be acceptable…) focusing largely on Hoonipig😁 maybe get Sander on for a 3rd time and see where the group conversation goes! Love your guys’ work, keep it up
Thanks mate, we'll try! Still heaps to come from this event too, we were super lucky to find a ton of people like this who could spare a few moments =) - Taz.
@@hpa101 honestly mate the people you talk to , the questions you ask and how you break things down for some of us to understand is amazing and always so interesting . thank you
It’s fairly common that real drivers prefer the cayman. If you’re looking for status you get the 911, if you want to have a great daily driver you get the cayman.
I put up the stuff ups as well as the glory, only downside for me is the mid mount engine, this car would have been quite good with a ej animal hanging out the back ☺️☺️☺️
This may fall under the crackpot theory category but: after hearing the approach to tuning for altitude (turbo speed management), couldn't a shop create an atmosphere controlled dyno room to actively simulate thinning air density and give hill climbers a chance to tune in real conditions? I didn't say it would be cheap...
Something I'm very interested to know: apparently this thing has no centre diff - why not? What issues do they expect to have to counteract and what benefit was gained?
@@Grooty79 mostly wanting a second opinion on tune or ecu set up to better handle extreme altitude changes in a short period or time. I’m currently getting sudden loss of power at around 14000 feet.
@@ultimajp there was a video I watched on youtube with a company using 6liter ls2 engines in planes and they went through some of the challenges involved, haven't got a link for the vid and sorry I can't be more help, none of my stuff is high altitude but we run Ecu master when it comes to ecus,
Mistakes are indeed learning points, while one doesn't seek them out, only a fool wouldn't investigate WHY something unexpected happened and learn from it.
Not coating, its an alloy used in a 'foil' form for heat shielding. Inconel is just a trademarked name, I'm not 100% of the specific alloy details but some more info will be out there on the net for you if you want to do a deep dive into it. You will find it has many advantages when it comes to heat management compared to other offerings with the major tradeoff being the cost which is in part also due to it being a bit of a pain to work with I am told - Taz.
No worries at all, sorry it wasn't more helpful but hopefully enough to help you find/search a solid source for more info on the material should you wish. Cheers for the support too dude! Couldn't do it without people like yourself being keen to watch and ask questions etc 😎 - Taz.
An interviewee who does not seem to appreciate/understand anything about motor sport - except what others tell him. Exactly what was the interviewees' role in this dreadful project. As the interviewee clearly admits he is not sure if it will win its own class, never mind the 'open class'. A remarkably embarrassing story - from a race engineering perspective. Rather happy that Kenny Block did not spend much time in it, not really worthy.
NOTE: This was filmed before the sudden and sad passing of driver Ken Block in early 2023. RIP to a motorsport and performance industry legend - Taz.
I still can't believe he's gone, such a loss. I never really care when a celebrity croaks, but that one got to me.
RIP in heaven Ken!
Ken block 43ver 26:33
KB43VER
Really hope they get to run this again 🤞🏻 would be a great tribute to Ken.
I was building a s54 for a customer and had this playing in the background. I heard him say "we will get Ken in the car" and my stomach dropped.
Even Porsche's 911 RSR moved the engine to midship since the 991. It's like a quiet admission, a very quiet admission. They don't even let video games look under its engine cover
If you haven't failed before, than you've probably never tried to push yourself. Failure in proof of effort. Now it's up to how much you learn, and if you have the humility to admit fault when due. I hope to see this car make a ripper of a run up Pikes one day!
Build this car up in remembrance of Ken, we know he would want to see this meet its potential. #KB43V3R
he already got to drive it a few times but they had some engine trouble during competition. i really hope someone else gets to get behind the wheel and take Kens spirit racing again instead of shelving it.
@@TDT0188 he did drive it but it broke while I was out there watching him practice last year. I still can’t believe that would be the last time I saw him.
@@RadDadisRad lucky you got to. 🙏 RIP KB43
I am certain that lots of could-have-been's will be uttered with this car, but I hope that this car will serve as a tribute for the legend Mr. Block, and do what this car is built for, which is speed.
I hope we see Lia Block taking a Pikes Peak win in this car
People saying stuff like that fail to realize the amount of work that goes into developing a car like this, the timescale they built this car in was nuts, like completely bonkers how fast they got this thing from idea to testing on Pikes Peak. Also they haven't abandoned the project, I'm pretty confident they'll work out the problems at get this thing tearing up some Pikes Peak again, and when that happens all those could-have-been's will have-been-done.
I was so excited to see this thing come back to Pikes. I hope they can find someone worthy of wheeling this thing up the hill.
I can't wait too see the car run.
You will be miss Ken Block❤
6,000 lbs of downforce!!?
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Verus Engineering👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽
Guys that was such a respectful interview between you both 😊 an absolute pleasure to watch ❤ much love there , I had a 911 for 17 years and did some cool shit in it , but this just stirrs the pot in my head about the living animal the 911 is in any form 🙏 this is the pinnacle for me and I've ate slept and shat 911s for 25 years now lol thanks for this interview 🎉
this kiwi is always asking awesome questions!
Funny timing - I just recently began re-listening to Tuned In episode 51 with Sander talking about the Hoonipig. You guys oughta have Betim on for an extended duration episode (2-3 hrs would be acceptable…) focusing largely on Hoonipig😁 maybe get Sander on for a 3rd time and see where the group conversation goes! Love your guys’ work, keep it up
Those wing uprights are B O N K E R S! Lol What a machine!
The most iconic Porsche has the engine in the middle. RSR!
Very informative video guys. Love seeing the Canadian flag in the background. Got some amazing folks here.
Great vid thanks for sharing , keep up the good work
Thanks mate, we'll try! Still heaps to come from this event too, we were super lucky to find a ton of people like this who could spare a few moments =) - Taz.
@@hpa101 honestly mate the people you talk to , the questions you ask and how you break things down for some of us to understand is amazing and always so interesting . thank you
Get Lia Block behind the wheel of that thing. It would be amazing!
Awesome interview
The creator of the Hoonipigasus likes the driving feel of a mid engine Cayman more than a 911. That says a lot
It’s fairly common that real drivers prefer the cayman. If you’re looking for status you get the 911, if you want to have a great daily driver you get the cayman.
Everyone prefers the Cayman and Porsche have always had to severely gimp it to allow the fundamentally flawed 911 to outshine it.
I bought a 996 instead. I like the flaws of it over the benefits of the 987. I felt the 996 was more nuanced and less refined.
@@midlifecarsis6420 bullshit par excellence.
RSR
Honestly i still want this to run in Pikes Peak.
Absolutely love it
I put up the stuff ups as well as the glory, only downside for me is the mid mount engine, this car would have been quite good with a ej animal hanging out the back ☺️☺️☺️
Wild car!
This may fall under the crackpot theory category but: after hearing the approach to tuning for altitude (turbo speed management), couldn't a shop create an atmosphere controlled dyno room to actively simulate thinning air density and give hill climbers a chance to tune in real conditions? I didn't say it would be cheap...
It only needs to be an enclosure around the engine or car so maybe not such an expensive idea.
Thinning the air in a room is easy, thinning the air in a room while trying to maintain a certain level of airflow is a different story
Overspeed is more a material failure than a tuning problem
The plating on the cylinder that Betim was talking about is Alusil if I'm remembering correctly.
Something I'm very interested to know: apparently this thing has no centre diff - why not? What issues do they expect to have to counteract and what benefit was gained?
If you want it fully locked then why use a diff when a shaft will do
@@getahanddown my question is "why do they want it fully locked?" what is the benefit? I'm only aware of downsides with no centre diff.
@@Rollin8.0 all the grip. If they figured that full lock is best then they use a shaft not a set of gears
I really need to talk to some pikes peak guys running ls engines. They might have some good insight for my airplane
What's your issue ????
@@Grooty79 mostly wanting a second opinion on tune or ecu set up to better handle extreme altitude changes in a short period or time. I’m currently getting sudden loss of power at around 14000 feet.
@@ultimajp there was a video I watched on youtube with a company using 6liter ls2 engines in planes and they went through some of the challenges involved, haven't got a link for the vid and sorry I can't be more help, none of my stuff is high altitude but we run Ecu master when it comes to ecus,
"got rid of some of the overlap" lol richard holdner would laugh you can say that much
Lol "low overlap"... Ancient hot rodders myth.
they just really like diesels
*Holdener :)
Nothing motivates like a deadline.
anybody know the hp after the dyno? what a beast
Rip ken
Iirc the 4.2L 911 RSR switched to being mid-engine back in 2016.
Easy solution: lower the boost and max revs?
KB43VER
Mistakes are indeed learning points, while one doesn't seek them out, only a fool wouldn't investigate WHY something unexpected happened and learn from it.
What are the plans for it now? Is it not going to Pikes Peak? or will it see another driver? Either option sucks really
His daughter Lia had the chops to drive the 1400hp awd hoonicorn at age 14… maybe one day she’ll have the chops to drive this up the mountain
@@kijja hopefully, but I doubt it'll be this year
Inconel? Inconel coating?
Not coating, its an alloy used in a 'foil' form for heat shielding. Inconel is just a trademarked name, I'm not 100% of the specific alloy details but some more info will be out there on the net for you if you want to do a deep dive into it.
You will find it has many advantages when it comes to heat management compared to other offerings with the major tradeoff being the cost which is in part also due to it being a bit of a pain to work with I am told - Taz.
@@hpa101 Thank you so much for the reply; I love your channel, and I love driving/riding. Cheers
No worries at all, sorry it wasn't more helpful but hopefully enough to help you find/search a solid source for more info on the material should you wish.
Cheers for the support too dude! Couldn't do it without people like yourself being keen to watch and ask questions etc 😎 - Taz.
god damn ... such a waste that ken cant get to drive this beast .... maybe Travis , or Lia ??
I understand the meaning of the livery I just hate the way looks along with the name of the car. Too goofy
Hey aren't you supposed to be in lock down?? Who let you make this video??
That was 2 years ago, don't make us relive that again please 😂 - Taz.
An interviewee who does not seem to appreciate/understand anything about motor sport - except what others tell him. Exactly what was the interviewees' role in this dreadful project. As the interviewee clearly admits he is not sure if it will win its own class, never mind the 'open class'. A remarkably embarrassing story - from a race engineering perspective. Rather happy that Kenny Block did not spend much time in it, not really worthy.
Great well-informed interview