Author Topic: DDMworks Twin Charges the Ariel Atom on Autoblog (Read 5886 times)

kennysabarese · « **on:** January 26, 2010, 11:12:06 AM »

Big news and great exposure for these guys.

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/01/26/ddmworks-twincharges-the-ariel-atom/

lil goat · « **Reply #1 on:** January 26, 2010, 11:14:13 AM »

And they blew it up! I spoke with Dave a Randy about this at the last mod meet. It is a great story, glad to see the article left out the blowing it up and walking home at 3 in the morning, Randy was taking readings with the laptop while Dave drove, he could barely hold on to the laptop. Yes they are both completely insane!

Dave@DDMworks · « **Reply #2 on:** January 26, 2010, 11:20:08 AM »

actually that one is running very strong

although for some reason its coming back to get another clutch put in it

lil goat · « **Reply #3 on:** January 26, 2010, 11:23:42 AM »

So how about the first one? Huh Huh? Why would it need a new clutch?

Critterman · « **Reply #4 on:** January 26, 2010, 11:51:59 AM »

Version one needed new tennis shoes, version II needs the clutch.

kennysabarese · « **Reply #5 on:** January 26, 2010, 11:55:47 AM »

the kit is only 6,500 bucks. If the Kappa kit is around that price I might wanna go for it. I thought it would be way more.

snaponbob · « **Reply #6 on:** January 26, 2010, 01:50:13 PM »

Kenny, the Ecotec in the Atom is different than the LNF we have. Might not bolt up, and I can't imagine where all the plumbing would go for a turbo AND a s/c.

Critterman · « **Reply #7 on:** January 26, 2010, 02:49:57 PM »

Bob there are two sides to every engine

kennysabarese · « **Reply #8 on:** January 26, 2010, 03:00:16 PM »

DDM has mentioned they are playing with twincharge on the Kappa. Not sure if or when it will be released.

Dave@DDMworks · « **Reply #9 on:** January 26, 2010, 04:28:39 PM »

Quote from: kennysabarese on January 26, 2010, 11:55:47 AM

the kit is only 6,500 bucks. If the Kappa kit is around that price I might wanna go for it. I thought it would be way more.

You have to remember that with the Atom we started with a car that already had a supercharger, which means we got to pick the turbo and add it. With the LNF we are starting with a turbo car, and a turbo that is too small to really use in a twin charged setup, so we have to replace the turbo and add a supercharger in the LNF case, which means it would be more expensive.

Thanks,
Dave

Sly Bob · « **Reply #10 on:** January 26, 2010, 04:35:27 PM »

I saw the Atom on Autoblog but just skimmed right over it without really looking. Thanks for bringing it to our attention Ken. Great press for DDM!

Kelu · « **Reply #11 on:** January 26, 2010, 05:48:59 PM »

Woot Woot, congrats to DDM for this, thanks kenny for posting.

In my opinion, a twin-charge setup on our cars screams for internals and head upgrades, then I ask you, does it worth the price?

Isn't a small turbine capable of 400-420hp a better compromise?

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 26, 2010, 05:52:07 PM »

For drag racing, probably. The goal here is to up the low-end power. SC for the low end, turbo for the top.

My question is, if this is what Dave and Randy can do with the 4 banger Atom, what could they do with the V8 version?

spicy3480 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 26, 2010, 06:00:29 PM »

Congrats Dave and Randy! All of this creates the full story from what you had told us about at the mod meet! Very nice work!!

kennysabarese · « **Reply #14 on:** January 26, 2010, 06:01:11 PM »

Quote from: Dave@DDMworks on January 26, 2010, 04:28:39 PM

You have to remember that with the Atom we started with a car that already had a supercharger, which means we got to pick the turbo and add it. With the LNF we are starting with a turbo car, and a turbo that is too small to really use in a twin charged setup, so we have to replace the turbo and add a supercharger in the LNF case, which means it would be more expensive.

Thanks,
Dave

The press release says that you replaced the existing supercharger. Your statement above sounds like you just added a turbo.

Yes I understand that there will be additional parts needed to add the supercharger to the LNF. But hopefully that won't add too much more

Kelu · « **Reply #15 on:** January 26, 2010, 06:03:05 PM »

Uranium-238: For drag racing you don't need a SC, just a big turbo and some good tires to launch in high rpm

A small turbo capable of 400hp ca spool as soon our crappy k04, for example Bullseye BW S252 but be half priced as a twin charge kit.

Don't go there, the guys love 4 banger, keep them here

kennysabarese · « **Reply #16 on:** January 26, 2010, 06:06:02 PM »

Yeah the guy I bought my Kirkeys from puts insanely huge turbos on 4 banger Hondas and has a bunch of trophys as proof

Just rev it up

Uranium-238 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 26, 2010, 06:13:08 PM »

I should have been clearer. My "Probably" reply was directed to Kelu's "Isn't a bigger turbo a better compromise" statement.

Then again, I should point out that the fastest drag cars are all supercharged...

Acadian · « **Reply #18 on:** January 26, 2010, 11:05:14 PM »

Congrats Dave and Randy

Gentleman Jack · « **Reply #19 on:** January 27, 2010, 12:48:43 AM »

Wow. That looks like fun! Nice work DDM!

GJ

hammy221 · « **Reply #20 on:** January 27, 2010, 01:21:38 PM »

hey dave you know i can be your official test driver if you need one lol

Critterman · « **Reply #21 on:** January 27, 2010, 03:32:29 PM »

You don't know Dave, he doesn't need a test driver.

hammy221 · « **Reply #22 on:** January 27, 2010, 05:09:01 PM »

lol i just want an excuse to drive that insane car!!!

Kelu · « **Reply #23 on:** January 29, 2010, 03:47:49 PM »

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xc0g0o_spyker-buys-saab-a-baby-porsche-ddm_auto
Watch the end of this movie, weight to power ratio:
Ferrari Enzo 4.6 lbs/horse power
DDM Ariel Atom 3.4 lbs/horse power

"Sorry Enzo"

BSRL · « **Reply #24 on:** February 05, 2010, 12:38:47 AM »

Quote from: hammy221 on January 27, 2010, 05:09:01 PM

lol i just want an excuse to drive that insane car!!!

Hell, I rode in it and I can tell you one thing, don't ever get in that rocket with Dave at the wheel. Your life will flash before your eyes!

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