Sneak Peek: A Look Inside Brandon Davis’ ACS Express Ford Mustang Cobra

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Sneak Peak: A Look Inside Brandon Davis' ACS Express Ford Mustang Cobra
Slant mounted Ron Davis radiator keeps things cool and the CG low.  The radiator positioning also helps aero as the exit air can be ducted out the top of the car. Ron Davis radiators are one of the best heat exchangers you can get.  Many top road race and drift cars run them.
Sneak Peak: A Look Inside Brandon Davis' ACS Express Ford Mustang Cobra
The drysump tank is mounted in the engine compartment, probably because the team wanted to avoid long plumbing line runs inside the drivers compartment which would require shielding and shrouding to comply with the rules.
Sneak Peak: A Look Inside Brandon Davis' ACS Express Ford Mustang Cobra
 Aeromotive fuel pressure regulator with a Motec sensor for datalogging.
Sneak Peak: A Look Inside Brandon Davis' ACS Express Ford Mustang Cobra
 World Challenge rules say that most of the stock unibody must remain although the SCCA must look the other way when homologating the Mustang.  The unibody is pretty sparse in the rear of the car and we can peak a transaxle back there!  You see, it’s not just Formula D that lets certain manufacturers get away with a lot more than others!
Sneak Peak: A Look Inside Brandon Davis' ACS Express Ford Mustang Cobra
This structure stiffens the front of the chassis and supports the undertray and front splitter.  Note the V-banded stainless exhaust.
Sneak Peak: A Look Inside Brandon Davis' ACS Express Ford Mustang Cobra
 Of course the ACS Mustang has a cage that completely ties the entire car together.  Most of the unibody should remain although the rules are bent for some cars more than others due to homologation.

Sneak Peak: A Look Inside Brandon Davis' ACS Express Ford Mustang Cobra

Sneak Peak: A Look Inside Brandon Davis' ACS Express Ford Mustang Cobra

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