WANT TO BUY - Early 2000s Alumicraft

thats a lot of motor for that car dang, Grats

 
ChasingSand said:
What’s wrong with the motor? Turbo Honda? 
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It’s locked up. Overheated. Yea it’s a J35 with a pretty big turbo. Apparently it had 390 to the tires. Not positive about that, but wouldn’t be surprised 

South Bay said:
Damn, that was quick.  Congrats, that looks like a cool ride . . .
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The owner reached out the day after I posted, just took a few days to make it happen 

Esco said:
thats a lot of motor for that car dang, Grats
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The ratio is pretty wild haha 

 
I have a brand new in the crate factory short block, if interested message me an offer. 

 
Pennywise said:
I have a brand new in the crate factory short block, if interested message me an offer. 
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With how locked up this motor is I think it's gonna need heads too, probably better to just replace the whole shebang. Appreciate the offer though

 
Let’s keep it going, anything else out there for sale not listed? Alumicraft 2 seat 

 
Alumicraft is on my list of cars to drive, older and newer. Anyone can tell me the main differences/improvements they have made? Any info would be appreciated. Id love to do a write up on one

 
HP.Habits said:
Alumicraft is on my list of cars to drive, older and newer. Anyone can tell me the main differences/improvements they have made? Any info would be appreciated. Id love to do a write up on one
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Really depends on the models we are talking about. Cooley was pretty adamant about building race cars and not dune cars from my understanding. They did build a few types of cars in the early 2000s. One was a light weight "dune focused" car and the others were built for desert/racing. A good example is the two cars I have in the garage right now. My car was originally built in 05 (rebuilt in 2015) but weighs 3200 lbs and has a TON of overbuilt parts on it. Albins, LS, full floater hubs, etc. Then the other car is a same gen 2 seat that probably weighs 1500lbs. 2D, J35, midboards, all lightweight parts. 

Since then there has been a ton of updates to their chassis into modern day. But one thing has always remained with Alumicraft is that they are built well, and for safety. And they are some of the best handling cars in the dunes and the desert hands down. I don't think there's been another most winning buggy company in desert racing as of recent.

 
acefuture said:
It’s locked up. Overheated. Yea it’s a J35 with a pretty big turbo. Apparently it had 390 to the tires. Not positive about that, but wouldn’t be surprised 

The owner reached out the day after I posted, just took a few days to make it happen 

The ratio is pretty wild haha 
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Perfect power level is:

Way Too F*cking Much - 1 = Perfect

 
HP.Habits said:
Alumicraft is on my list of cars to drive, older and newer. Anyone can tell me the main differences/improvements they have made? Any info would be appreciated. Id love to do a write up on one
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If my memory serves me correctly, back in 1999 Alumicraft offered a four seat rear engine and a two seat mid engine sand car along with a four seat prerunner. At that time Honda was the preferred power plant. 1 1/2” chromoly tube and Bilstein or Fox coilover shocks.  Sand cars were not offered with power steering at that time. Here is a pic of an early Alumicraft. This was their first car with an LS in it.

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Here is a friends 2000 mid-engine dual sport.

This was Cooley's premier car at the SSSS that year.

Way ahead of its time....... 1st full-body (Jeff Davis), 2" hollows, 4 wheel bypasses, Fortin mid-boards, windshield...

Steve's Alumicraft.jpg

 
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Tonyd said:
Here is a friends 2000 mid-engine dual sport.

This was Cooley's premier car at the SSSS that year.

Way ahead of its time.......2" hollows, 4 wheel bypasses, Fortin mid-boards, windshield...

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pretty sure this was a board members car on here.  He was the one who updated / redid the car.  Very cool car. 

 
Tonyd said:
Here is a friends 2000 mid-engine dual sport.

This was Cooley's premier car at the SSSS that year.

Way ahead of its time....... 1st full-body (Jeff Davis), 2" hollows, 4 wheel bypasses, Fortin mid-boards, windshield...

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That car is one of my favorites. 

 
EmpirE231 said:
pretty sure this was a board members car on here.  He was the one who updated / redid the car.  Very cool car. 
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Yes, it was owned by four people in our circle of friends...one of which bought it from the original owner.

Car was originally yellow and built as a prerunner for their team.

 
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Sandkist said:
If my memory serves me correctly, back in 1999 Alumicraft offered a four seat rear engine and a two seat mid engine sand car along with a four seat prerunner. At that time Honda was the preferred power plant. 1 1/2” chromoly tube and Bilstein or Fox coilover shocks. Sand cars were not offered with power steering at that time. Here is a pic of an early Alumicraft. This was their first car with an LS in it.

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I know of two cars. Both from my Glamis group. The first just posted today. Early 2000 4 seat frame with bench seat. 2D trans and fresh +/- 600hp twin turbo 3.
5l Honda V6. The other is 2002 2+2, 4 seater identical to the one in your post except it has a 2.5l SOC high compression (around 10 1/2 to 1) and a quick spool T3 turbo built by Crawford Performance. The second car will be ready in a week or so. The panels are in for powder coat. Let me know if you're interested
619 247 2790 Mark
 
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