Michael Satterfield
Official Release:
Mike and Jim Ring never bring a knife to a
gunfight, so they brought a 980 horsepower cruise missile constructed out of
aircraft-grade alloys and composites and covered in paint befitting a war
machine. Named “Recoil,” the ’66 Chevelle made its official debut in the Royal
Purple booth at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, surrounded by some of the
rarest, coolest and most powerful custom vehicles ever assembled.
gunfight, so they brought a 980 horsepower cruise missile constructed out of
aircraft-grade alloys and composites and covered in paint befitting a war
machine. Named “Recoil,” the ’66 Chevelle made its official debut in the Royal
Purple booth at the 2014 SEMA Show in Las Vegas, surrounded by some of the
rarest, coolest and most powerful custom vehicles ever assembled.
“Recoil” is a departure for Ringbrothers, who
usually build track-ready street cars – as it is really a street capable track
car, complete with a modern art meets fighter jet cockpit and a driver data
center complete with power and speed test data.
usually build track-ready street cars – as it is really a street capable track
car, complete with a modern art meets fighter jet cockpit and a driver data
center complete with power and speed test data.
“Recoil” gets its muscle from a Whipple-supercharged Wegner Motorsports LS7 engine
that outputs an astounding 980 horsepower. Special one-off fuel rail covers
were precisely constructed for the Whipple supercharger to exactly match the
design of the blower’s case. A Holley
Fuel Injection System with an Aeromotive fuel cell and pump were installed to
keep the 91 Octane fuel feeding monster powerplant. Flowmaster mufflers enhance
the roar of the engine while Royal Purple XPR Extreme Performance Racing Oil
keeps the engine running at its maximum potential. Power from the massive LS7 is harnessed by a
Tremec T56 Magnum transmission reworked by Bowler and filled with Royal Purple
Synchromax Manual Transmission Fluid to keep the transmission working at its peak
efficiency. Finally, a Dynotech driveshaft sends the nearly 1,000 horses to the
John’s Industries Ford 35 Spline nine-inch rear end.
that outputs an astounding 980 horsepower. Special one-off fuel rail covers
were precisely constructed for the Whipple supercharger to exactly match the
design of the blower’s case. A Holley
Fuel Injection System with an Aeromotive fuel cell and pump were installed to
keep the 91 Octane fuel feeding monster powerplant. Flowmaster mufflers enhance
the roar of the engine while Royal Purple XPR Extreme Performance Racing Oil
keeps the engine running at its maximum potential. Power from the massive LS7 is harnessed by a
Tremec T56 Magnum transmission reworked by Bowler and filled with Royal Purple
Synchromax Manual Transmission Fluid to keep the transmission working at its peak
efficiency. Finally, a Dynotech driveshaft sends the nearly 1,000 horses to the
John’s Industries Ford 35 Spline nine-inch rear end.
Getting the Chevelle in motion are the brand new
three-piece forged wheels called “Recoil,” a new model in the Ringbrothers
wheel series from HRE that also made their debut at the SEMA Show. Measuring 19×9 and 20×13, these custom
rollers and are shod with 275/35/19 tires up front and massive 345/30/20 tires
in the back.
three-piece forged wheels called “Recoil,” a new model in the Ringbrothers
wheel series from HRE that also made their debut at the SEMA Show. Measuring 19×9 and 20×13, these custom
rollers and are shod with 275/35/19 tires up front and massive 345/30/20 tires
in the back.
The interior of the Chevelle is completely race-ready andis designed with form over function in mind. The entire interior was fabricated
by hand from sheet metal and several interior pieces, including the floor, door
panels and seats, were meticulously hydro-dipped to match the carbon fiber
found throughout the car. Five point racing harnesses keep you firmly planted
in the the custom crafted seats while a Racepak gauge cluster in a custom
Ringbrothers billet housing displays all of the information the driver needs to
go fast while keeping tabs on the car’s vital signs.
“Recoil” is finished in a custom
BASF Glasurit 90-Line Waterborne paint color named “Sand Storm,” and is
adorned with custom, hand-laid carbon fiber panels and trim pieces that show
off the highly detailed fit and finish Ringbrothers is known for, including the
bumpers, mirrors, hood, trunk and inner fenders. The carbon fiber cloth
used on the parts for “Recoil” is from the Mirage® line of materials that are
custom designed by Composite Envisions. The material is woven in a 2×2 Twill
style which is the most popular weave style among automotive enthusiasts in the
U.S. This material is a hybrid of high strength, aerospace grade carbon fiber
and a beautiful pure silver plated copper wire. Adding the wire to the carbon
fiber provides the ability to retain the high strength that carbon fiber is
known for while also giving a high end cosmetic appeal that creates an
exclusive part while saving time and money with no post finishing required such
as painting. The unique combination provides a very exclusive, ultra-high end
cosmetic part with strength characteristics that far exceed aluminum and steel
parts while providing a significant weight savings.
BASF Glasurit 90-Line Waterborne paint color named “Sand Storm,” and is
adorned with custom, hand-laid carbon fiber panels and trim pieces that show
off the highly detailed fit and finish Ringbrothers is known for, including the
bumpers, mirrors, hood, trunk and inner fenders. The carbon fiber cloth
used on the parts for “Recoil” is from the Mirage® line of materials that are
custom designed by Composite Envisions. The material is woven in a 2×2 Twill
style which is the most popular weave style among automotive enthusiasts in the
U.S. This material is a hybrid of high strength, aerospace grade carbon fiber
and a beautiful pure silver plated copper wire. Adding the wire to the carbon
fiber provides the ability to retain the high strength that carbon fiber is
known for while also giving a high end cosmetic appeal that creates an
exclusive part while saving time and money with no post finishing required such
as painting. The unique combination provides a very exclusive, ultra-high end
cosmetic part with strength characteristics that far exceed aluminum and steel
parts while providing a significant weight savings.
For
more information on the “Recoil” Chevelle and other Ringbrothers billet parts,
visit www.ringbrothers.com
more information on the “Recoil” Chevelle and other Ringbrothers billet parts,
visit www.ringbrothers.com
