Our INSANE 1500HP World Time Attack Build // Vulcan Alpha

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00:00 Intro
01:30 Engine, Suspension & Specs
15:03 Wheels
17:08 Middle Section
21:05 Rear Section
22:57 Next steps
27:10 Outro
27:40 Bonus: 3D Scanning

[@HillClimbMonsters]

As soon as it's finished, we'll give you a couple events to test it at 😏🚀

[@lapocorenich]

Thanks! I love your channel btw! Big fan!

[@HillClimbMonsters]

@@lapocorenich much appreciated! Keep up building this Monster and we,'ll certainly talk about getting it on Quick60 or Bongo HCM before it's shipped Down Under 😉

[@the_mcmartin]

The amount of passion Lapo has in this field is truly inspiring. It's so awesome to see Vulcan Alpha come into existence.

[@matimus100]

Wasted love on a car

[@hazardpilottt1457]

How did you get that norschleife design in your name????

[@louisnguyen6038]

@@hazardpilottt1457 i think Misha's youtube fanclub thing members have that

[@pieflies]

@@hazardpilottt1457probably a channel badge for being a channel member.

[@masturone8257]

LOL TuV!!! thats road legal in my state haha

[@PUNNSORO]

as a mechanical engineer it's really impressive and refreshing to see Lapo's passion and expertise in action. I wish had the opportunity to work with him and contribute to all these fantastic projects.

[@BevanCranston]

As a mechanical engineer, how can you accept the log manifold compromise 😢

[@davidaugustofc2574]

​@@BevanCranston as a mechanical engineer, nothing is perfect, unless you have a large company throwing money at every problem.

[@PUNNSORO]

@@davidaugustofc2574 exactly my friend. especially when you consider that only 1-2 engineers are working on this and have already achieved all this within a year

[@SoundBoy808]

I heard SO MUCH common sense spoken here. A rare thing indeed. Good luck on an awesome looking project. Love it.

[@lapocorenich]

Thanks man

[@BerserkeR._.]

Even more rare in US nowadays.

[@readrepairs]

Those engineers are incredible. They seem nice to and totally passionate. Great to associate with them.

[@lapocorenich]

Thanks man! 😊

[@DashHoundRacing]

Can't wait to see the aero development for this project

[@Mateusz_Szalajda]

Now this versus famous TT r8 time attack monster 🤤

[@mgcharoudin]

That and RP968 level would be a top achievement

[@goobingtons]

and that one guy's TT Vette

[@MX304]

@@goobingtons That is Feras Qartoumy. He is building a new 'Vette with better aero and even more power. Going to be an absolute monster.

[@afilleduptaco]

@@MX304that thing has conquered the world lol. the American Time attack series, the WTAC, Tsukuba. Everything.

[@Lazicdi]

@@mgcharoudinWorld Time Attack in Australia once the car is done?

[@OneManHorde]

I love the idea of running the alternator off the prop-shaft; clever concepts throughout, borrowed from various forms of motorsport. Lovely.

[@bencevarga6304]

This project is gonna blow up, mark my words. I mean million view count.

[@mgcharoudin]

Better not the engine pls

[@magicmonkeyist]

​@@mgcharoudin 😂

[@timothybayliss6680]

The McClaren 3.8l v8 is related to the nissan V8 from the 90s LMP cars. It had a second life in the American IRL series with Infinity branding. Its not a nissan engine, it was developed by JWT for racing. McClaren bought the design from JWT then heavily revised it for their needs.

[@aksoyarda]

My man is living the dream. He worked hard on it!

[@mrd.808]

Beautifully orchestrated: A JDM DTM Time Attack. Bamboocha Bravissimo ❤

[@noblackiesallowed]

17:42 and that's exactly why this project gonna succeed. Lapo knew how much Micha willing to spend so that Lapo can have 100% focus on designing and producing. best of luck and hope this company will grow to become one of the go-to spot for designing and modifying cars for enthusiasts

[@GardenGuy1943]

WHAT ? THEy just laughed. ANY INFORMATION IS APPRECIATED. GOD BLESS, DEAN

[@crc0889]

@@GardenGuy1943 I think Lapo was laughing because Mischa wants to spend a lot of money on the 3d printer that they have to outsource for at the moment.

[@GardenGuy1943]

@@crc0889 Tahnk you for explaining. That wasn’t clear to me. God BLESS, DEAN

[@gafrers]

Fantastic. Love Lapo's passion, Filippo's work and Vulcan Alpha

[@1895G]

We are witnessing something legendary, gives me "beginnings" vibes, Gordon Murray type of passion in engineering and golden days of legendary drivers type of implication in the build.

[@mquin375]

This is one of the coolest cars I’ve ever seen. Please show more of these and the build process. Incredible guys. lapo is so passionate that he can’t contain himself. Love it!

[@stagger87]

Sweet lord that thing is gorgeous... 👀 Absolutely cannot wait to see what you guys do going forward Vulcan Alpha FTW 🖤🖤

[@JH-jo9wt]

The Mclaren engine developed by Riccardo is the old Tom Walkinshaw Nissan R390 engine used at LeMans V8tt 3.5l - with changes for eg 3500-4000cc

[@federicobarrondohess5250]

As an engineer I love this project!! ❤️Would love to get more in deep videos about the development process of the car and design of it. Also maybe a video explaining what kind of telemetry your planning to use. Why did you guys decide to do an titanium exhaust instead of inconel? Just convinience? Keep it going!!

[@d2doctor]

What a glorious piece of engineering 🤩 I'm keen to see how the guys hook up a column to that steering rack when there appears to be a cylinder head in the way 😁

[@lapocorenich]

Steering rack is ok don’t worry, it’s already checked in cad and it’s being made now

[@d2doctor]

@@lapocorenich Definitely looking forward to see how you've solved that then :)

[@petermoody3526]

Exactly

[@richinfeels]

This is the most sick project ive seen in a while. Am so here for it, really glad to follow along this journey. Congrats on everything up until now, and godspeed going forward! 🔥

[@milkini1979]

Love the engine-choice 🍀 Also the engineposition and the other racing engineering solutions: very low main emphasis, steering rack above the turbos, double wishbone and the position etc etc Cant wait to see this in action!!

[@enkidugilgamesh9686]

Insane project. This is gonna be crazy. Love to see the build! Keep up Great work.

[@David__]

Amazing skills + craftsmanship all round! Look forward to seeing it out on the track! Thanks for sharing :)

[@maxvel0city906]

1500 BHP, fully custom aero and suspension and a nissan derived LMP engine. This thing is going to break word records.

[@kobihemmerle1140]

Seriously impressive stuff, especially all the geometry and suspension work. Can’t wait to see more

[@TheFSB400]

Very interesting! And so nice to see the passion all you guys have. I am exited for what to come. Much love and keep up the awesome work ❤

[@alexsaam2696]

Love the suspension. The front control arms coming off the custom engine cradle that is part of the chassis. Amazing..how the feel must be in the corners!!!

[@MrKingTigar]

this is all so exiting, i wish you all great things and lots of fun in this awesome adventure. i cant wait to see this thing in action

[@tintin6892]

Great to see such enthusiasm being put to such a fine use. Good luck VA.

[@santalfredos17]

Awesome work guys. Filippo from Aereus is one of the best person i know, his knowledge and his passion it's really something unique. If you dont know, he's also a veeeeeeeeeery skilled driver, he drove some european drifting competition with his mx5 nbfl turbo and then with his 2jz mazda mx5 NC. They're also Italian Drifting Champion of 2023 with Filippo developing a particular LS Mazda FC3S driven by Luca Fuschini. What a collab :D

[@lapocorenich]

Very true!😊

[@Peter-or8oc]

Seriously hope good things come your way guys your commitment to produce equipment that can be accessed by all budgets is brilliant good luck in everything you do guys :-) :-)

[@McLogo76]

Awesome! Looking forward to the progress of this beast. 👍

[@fr4nk15c4]

When a group of geniuses get to work together 💛 so wholesome and a pleasure to watch ty.

[@GruniTheThird]

I barely understood anything but Lapo's passion is so contagious, I watched the video in its entirety

[@rotorblade9508]

beatiful work, even the exhaust insulation is a work of art

[@johnkilo3]

I really liked hearing the technical details. I look forward to seeing it finished.

[@graymatter78-23]

This is sick, I couldn’t pause the video I was so entertained. Can’t wait for the future, the passion you men have is amazing.

[@stoneeh]

Nice nice. Rigid chassis, custom suspension, engine as far down and back as possible. I like that Lapo even touches a little bit on material science, wheelbearing housing weight vs. strength. 9:53 hm makes me wonder if it clears even with full steering angle inwards and suspension travel (compression and jumps), but I'm sure you've got this thought through 1000%. 20:37 can you take a quick look at the general concept of lightweight intake manifolds? I knew someone who was constructing a carbon fibre intake manifold for the VR6, which could have saved up to 10 kg at an important place (at the very front & top). He abandoned the project due to personal reasons :( But in general I would still be interested in such a thing. Of course this would have to juggle weight saving with rigidity and heat resistance, but I'd be curious to what point the weight saving could be pushed.. Are you also interested in doing a hillclimb with the car? There are many such races in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, ...

[@mgcharoudin]

Intakes&hillclimb: maybe!

[@lapocorenich]

Yes the suspension has been checked multiple times and the results are flawless with no interference. This confirms that the cad work is also spot on. For the intake it was decided mostly because of time schedule to make it out of aluminium. But a carbon intake is definitely possible, maybe for the next iteration. 😊

[@stoneeh]

@@lapocorenich 💪💪 And to clarify again, the intake question was not regarding your car, but mine. No hurries though.. I haven't spent any money on mods for a long time. For now I'd just be curious if it's possible and to what degree the weight saving could be pushed while also assuring reliability and safety.

[@lapocorenich]

@@stoneehyes definitely possible! ✌️

[@zerodqkov341]

I wish you success guys 🙏🏼 thanks for sharing everything with us !

[@gt4lex]

I only recognized it was a S13 chassis because of the rear quarter windows 😂 Great project, I like the way you guys talk about it, wish you the best with it. Now, here's me hoping you'll be designing parts for Jimmy's MX5s, so I can then order parts for my own MX5 😂 Also if that's possible, I'd like to know more about the shocks you're using there, who builds them, are they entirely bespoke for your suspension design or did you adapt the arms to work with an already available shock, etc. - of course, if that's not revealing any big secrets.

[@lapocorenich]

Ohlins Ttx completely bespoke

[@gt4lex]

@@lapocorenich thanks, cool you could get a custom shock ! Although I assume these things are probably getting opened and revalved a few times during the testing phases

[@carlnaude1851]

Great video Misha and team! Really excited for this project. Also really excited for those PhiMax wheels, they look great and performance to match.

[@Gullinkambi]

Amazing, you guys are going to take over the world with customization race cars. It's going to be so much Fun !!

[@Mapa356]

I’m excited about this collaboration, proper driver and proper engineers. Locked in! ❤

[@Kvc979]

Super stoked. Appreciate this content, the future awaits!

[@governmentcalamari9785]

Happy to see the vk56 getting more love. one of the most underrated engine ever

[@Digtoride]

Man this build it's going to be awesome, hopefully all goes incredible por you guys🙌🏻 looking forward to see it lapping🤘🏼

[@swanncugnet4869]

Seeing what the end of my project could look like is crazy, thanks for thrusting this chassis and to pull it out of the drift scene

[@brucemacdonald5532]

Now this is exiting, what a work of art! 👌

[@kronkite1530]

So glad you decided to work together - a rare opportunity to work with a genius! Can’t wait to see this amazing car on track.

[@DPCcars]

Watching Lapo bring Vulcan Alpha to life with such dedication and vision is nothing short of inspirational! 🚀 It’s fascinating to see how his approach, combining both creativity and technical expertise, is setting a new benchmark in the automotive design industry.

[@ZoidPickle]

Hey guys. Now thats what i'm talkin about. Next level engineering. Mind blowing project. Way above my pay grade lol. Never seen a company be able to showcase a project so quickly. Outstanding work all. Awesome. Ooops some pee came out 😂

[@lapocorenich]

Really appreciate it 😊

[@mihaly1555]

OMG im soooo hyped about builds like these!!!!! i wish one day i can be part of a build like this. already working on my dream. KEEP UP THE GOOD ENERGY AND LETSGOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@Iseenoobpeoples]

I'm an amateur time attacker, I will enjoy this series of videos for sure, wow.

[@XNoSpacesX]

You guys need to get out and take this to Pikes Peak. Would love to see this in person and performing at such a straining race.

[@MrAdm]

This is crazy Misha!! Huge congrats to both on everything 💪

[@grantmoukarzel7462]

Agreed- the upright suspension component looks awesome 👌

[@AlphaDrivers]

Looks like a dream build, can't wait to see it finished! And the name of the company is perfect! Lapo sei un genio 😉

[@333pg333]

Great build! Assuming this is being built for Pro Class at WTAC. Going to have to be ridiculously fast to get near the RP968. Look forwards to more updates.

[@kevinsharp-kn7rm]

Good luck for the future this is an incredible piece of Engineering. Absolutely Beautiful. A testament to the Passion and Knowledge these guys possess. Amazing 💯❤️

[@matswallsten1628]

Really exciting project, professional, creative, talent

[@Zack-]

lapo goes crazy..... the engineering on this build is really admirable. great job.

[@ExMachinaEngineering]

That's how you achieve greatness. You work hard on getting the skills and knowledge and then you unleash the passion. Go guys! We're all cheering for you.

[@gges1605]

OOOoohhh now that looks real exciting to drive will look forward to seeing it finished and driving

[@XemawthEvo2]

You have a gold mine here Misha. The passion that clearly oozes from this project is easy to see. There is a saying that goes: Do what you love and the money will follow. These engineers are clearly doing what they love, and they are living my personal dream to be able to create and develop this project. Keep up the great work, and I sincerely wish you immense luck and success with this endeavor.

[@ttgtomr]

Incredible. Excited to see this evolve

[@michaelallgauer5690]

increadible what you are able to to. I´m afraid to ask for just a floor for my TVR to improve downforce. Keep up the good work and i hope vulcan alpha will be a big success.

[@matteocecconi7560]

IN FUCKING SANE , can't wait to see it on track, huge project, hope u the best 🙏💪

[@jweatherly26]

Damn, I was hoping he was going to say Pikes Peak after the Time Attack list.

[@NK-rm7kc]

What a build! Stunning!😮

[@captainobvious9188]

The V8 engine that McLaren(Ricardo) produces only shares some dimensions with the Nissan VRH V8 at this point. (Similar to how the V8 Koenigsegg produces really only shares some dimensions with the Ford Modular V8.)

[@lapocorenich]

Thanks for the info

[@RDSAlphard]

And the VRH35L are done by Tom Walkinshaw Racing (TWR).

[@user-om9gy3mg7x]

It was from Nissan's endurance prototype in the 90's iirc

[@kriskris9057]

Weels insane ! Street Version of those needed ❤❤❤ love design and funktionality 🎉

[@AbdulHamal]

Finally a company that I would trust with intake manifold for my M272. Hopefully we could reach out to you guys soon for custom made manifolds ( better working flaps in my case ) for our cars ❤ much love, incredible piece of art

[@shortboiBMW]

I've only started being interested in cars for only about 4 - 5 years now, it was just a means of transportation for me prior. But now I'm just so deeply interested and it brings me joy to learn about it and work on my own. It's something I Think about constantly. Watching things like this really motivate me to continue, It is just so cool! I hope to be able to work at a legit motorsports shop one day

[@yowhatsup9909]

Nice to see new things on the channel

[@larsstegeman5961]

omg my inner nerd as a a mechanical engineer is totally nerding out and admiring all of the good stuff we're looking at, even the wheels and all the custom parts are awesome and well engineered damnn wish i had this kind of car, for the road maybe

[@Nisimo6787]

Insane shit ngl. Keep up the work dude!

[@toddxhiggins]

Cant wait to see how this progresses! Crazy engineering going into it!

[@peanutbutterpadre1519]

12:43 finally someone calling out Porsche for being 35 years late to putting double wishbones on the 911 and only on one trim level

[@lapocorenich]

Only facts 😂

[@garagecedric]

Its from the 1930s, not exactly space age tech :) , they were just trying to cut costs with the struts.

[@lapocorenich]

@@garagecedric very true

[@tenshiba249]

Yeah, meanwhile a lot of 90’s Honda models had it available for the “mass”.

[@harrie205]

On 2 trim levels Also shows that the choice of concept is not with that much when not executed well(as Porsches drive better than most cars with double wishbone front suspension

[@functiongarage]

Now this is Function and Form! Fantastic work!

[@utini11]

You guys are a great crew!

[@mrgjs4044]

Amazing team.. Misha can't wait to see this thing moving! ❤❤

[@Kliker-wc3ut]

Such amazing people, so much potential in the air around you. How are you so amazingly succesful Misha and Lapo. Such simple people but so amazing

[@shaunlennon2429]

Awesome to see a dream being realised. I wish you all the best for fruition.

[@josephkariukifineart43]

Very creative engineering... end product is smiles per mile! Well done Misha & co.

[@kylecurry6841]

Kudo's for being bold and keeping it in the family with the VK..

[@ainmeile]

I love that so much thought went into serviceability. That'll make for some happy race mechanics

[@paulsofroniou8372]

Would love to see more videos like this Misha along side your track runs🏁🏁👍👍💯💯

[@AngieMeadKing]

This is so amazing!!!

[@gabrielrivera484]

Incredible engineering and utilization of the OEM chassis

[@HRM.H]

This is gonna be nuts

[@bryanm2k768]

Big fat respect guys that is looking awesome ❤

[@donroxitheoverthinker]

Nice job implementing this in your channrl..since u already have a big following. Smart move

[@quazster]

This is epic. Hats off!

[@simmosideways]

stoked you are coming to WTAC that is going to be a good event whenever you are able to make it. High level there, best of luck.

[@avmelidor]

Outstanding build so far

[@gregoryh4601]

Very Awesome Built can wait to see the Turbos hook up

[@garysimpson8860]

Work of art 👍 and good luck

[@cacs99]

That's some beautiful work there

[@T1NMAN0]

Wild man ! 💪💪