Mosler MT900 GTR "Landshark"

[Burn Fossils]

So some of you may have seen a couple other posts about a car I was lucky enough to recently purchase. It's a 2004 Mosler MT900 that has been known as "The Landshark".

Quick history, between 2004 and 2009 the car received a major upgrade in power with twin 88 mm turbos blowing through a huge intercooler. As the build was progressing it received a bit of publicity in which some pretty crazy claims were made. Some people said that it wasn't true and in fact the car didn't exist. The car went into to storage until 2016 when I was able to buy it.

As it stands today, it has about 1,200 miles on it and is in near perfect condition. I can say that some of the claims were true and some were just not there. Did the builder originally plan things like super light hoses, hydraulic powered all wheel drive, hydrogen fuel? Who knows, but it isn't there. Maybe his plans were bigger than his pockets or maybe he just set goals that were unachievable at the time. Am I sad, heck no! I knew what I bought and am realizing a dream along the way.

I can say the engine and drive train are the real deal. Top quality parts and attention to detail. Lots of billet in the transmission. It is 2009 technology so some updates will be required to the electronic controls and the fuel system for starters.

We're doing by a complete tear down and inspection of the car before it gets run on the dyno and maybe some 1/2mile runs next year. The work is well underway and I'll keep making updates for anybody that cares.

Thanks for the kind words and likes the Landshark had already received from you guys (and gals).

This is a picture right after I won the bidding to bring it home. My buddies were pumped, as was I behind the lense!

 

[Burn Fossils]

View attachment 612224 View attachment 612225 View attachment 612225 View attachment 612224 View attachment 612224 A couple shots of the Landshark.

 

[Burn Fossils]

Me and the builder of Landshark.

 

[Burn Fossils]

The engine.

 

[Burn Fossils]

In the shop to start the work.

 

[Burn Fossils]

As of last Friday.

 

[Burn Fossils]

We're looking for a streetable 1,300 HP baseline and then maybe a stronger tune for the half mile. No promises, but you have to start with a goal!

Stay tuned!

 

[Turbo]

Can of beans please.

Spoiler

just kidding

 

[Burn Fossils]

Oops. Almost forgot the beans! For those that get the joke!

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

I'm glad you're honest about what you got, and I see no reason for you to be. It's not like you're the builder who came on here with his bravado. Great stuff you've provided and much thanks.

Is that a GNX or Grand National you have?

 

[Northstar]

The Mosler might be the most boring car in that garage.

 

[Obelisk]

Hell of a garage ya got. Hope that Landshark lives up to its name in your hands.

 

[Terronium-12]

I... that Corvette. That Esprit. That E-Type.

Hell of a garage there. 👍

 

[GTRacer22]

I have no words to describe how jealous I am..

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

I... that Corvette. That Esprit. That E-Type.

Hell of a garage there. 👍

Good eye I didn't even notice that was a Lotus over there.

 

[TB]

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Forget the car museums I've been though. I'd love to spend a few hours in your garage!

 

[Burn Fossils]

I'm glad you're honest about what you got, and I see no reason for you to be. It's not like you're the builder who came on here with his bravado. Great stuff you've provided and much thanks.

Is that a GNX or Grand National you have?

It's a GN, dressed as a GNX. I had a new GN back in 1987 and am always looking for another one. I picked this one up this past spring but a true GNX is still on the wish list. The previous owner did it all including under the hood and even the numbered dash plaque. Only thing missing is the rear suspension. The price was right and it's a fun ride that you don't have to worry about!

 

[Suzumiya]

The Mosler might be the most boring car in that garage.

A road car with FIA GT pedigree boring? Nah, I think the opposite.

Still a formidable garage!!!

 

[LMSCorvetteGT2]

It's a GN, dressed as a GNX. I had a new GN back in 1987 and am always looking for another one. I picked this one up this past spring but a true GNX is still on the wish list. The previous owner did it all including under the hood and even the numbered dash plaque. Only thing missing is the rear suspension. The price was right and it's a fun ride that you don't have to worry about!

I can see that, cause if you do (let's hope never) happen to wreck it, you didn't actually wreck a true GNX. Same idea behind those who take T types and make then in to a GN.

 

[Dan]

Definitely going to stay tuned to this thread. I'm looking forward to hearing updates about the rebuild.

 

[Spacegoat]

Holy flipping hell, what a garage!

Spoiler

All the best with the rebuild of the Landshark. 👍

 

[Pete05]

Definitely going to stay tuned to this thread. I'm looking forward to hearing updates about the rebuild.

^ This

 

[nascarfan1400]

Wow, that is a hell of a garage with a ton of diversity. All kinds of respect!

 

[RACECAR]

Amazing collection you have there 👍

 

[Northstar]

A road car with FIA GT pedigree boring? Nah, I think the opposite.

I'm a sucker for classic cars, so they would probably get more attention from me than the Mosler as cool as it is.

 

[CarBastard]

That's, uhm, something on an entirely different level that what I'm ever gonna own! Massive congratulations and all my jelly! I have a soft spot for Moslers, they're geeky cars and I know I'd have a nice chat with someone that buys a Mosler instead of a Ferraaaah-ree.

I'd love to see pictures of the engine internals if you get to rebuild it!

 

[Burn Fossils]

Update on the Land Shark...

The engine has been completely disassembled after finding some minor issues from seven years of storage that warranted a deeper inspection. We were pleased to find the nearly everything inside has been prepped and polished as you would expect for a high horsepower, high revving engine. When they originally built it, they built it right!

It looks like the only real repairs needed will be replacing the valve springs and bearings, but whatever it needs it will get. The turbos are also sent off to be rebuilt and the injectors have all been cleaned and serviced as well.

As several have stated, it did not have an eight speed "nuclear" powered transmission. LOL! I never thought it did, but it says so in internet land! "If its on the net, it must be true." However, the weakest link we did find in the car was the transmission which was an upgraded Porsche transmission that would have proved extremely fragile behind the power we plan to make. As a result a new Albins sequential 6-speed racing transmission has been ordered. It is being assembled with upgraded internals and is rated in excess of 2,000 HP. We're going to use an air-operated paddle shifter to bring the Land Shark into the modern age! The car now runs on Holley's Dominator ECU so we're also
working with Holley for the programming that will allow full throttle clutch-less shifts via a momentary ignition interrupt. It should truly be killer!

Once the trans arrives I'll get some more pictures out. For now here's a couple teaser shots of the disassembly process.

Happy New Year everyone!!

 

[TB]

This is the thread that keeps on giving.

Glad everything is in decent shape for you, @Burn Fossils!

 

[Pete05]

Update on the Land Shark...

The engine has been completely disassembled after finding some minor issues from seven years of storage that warranted a deeper inspection. We were pleased to find the nearly everything inside has been prepped and polished as you would expect for a high horsepower, high revving engine. When they originally built it, they built it right!

It looks like the only real repairs needed will be replacing the valve springs and bearings, but whatever it needs it will get. The turbos are also sent off to be rebuilt and the injectors have all been cleaned and serviced as well.

As several have stated, it did not have an eight speed "nuclear" powered transmission. LOL! I never thought it did, but it says so in internet land! "If its on the net, it must be true." However, the weakest link we did find in the car was the transmission which was an upgraded Porsche transmission that would have proved extremely fragile behind the power we plan to make. As a result a new Albins sequential 6-speed racing transmission has been ordered. It is being assembled with upgraded internals and is rated in excess of 2,000 HP. We're going to use an air-operated paddle shifter to bring the Land Shark into the modern age! The car now runs on Holley's Dominator ECU so we're also
working with Holley for the programming that will allow full throttle clutch-less shifts via a momentary ignition interrupt. It should truly be killer!

Once the trans arrives I'll get some more pictures out. For now here's a couple teaser shots of the disassembly process.

Happy New Year everyone!!

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That's the most beautiful crankshaft I've ever seen. An automotive piece of art

Not sure if you're aware but, Albins (from my home State) supply all (V8) Supercars transmissions and they have already worked out an ignition cut for flat shifts with Motec. Motec have an excellent reputation for reliability however, they ain't cheap but, I don't think that's a problem for you
I'm pretty sure you know you get what you pay for when it comes to quality.

 

[Burn Fossils]

How on earth can a pushrod engine rev to 8,500 and above? To be honest I've asked the same question myself. How can a pushrod possibly stay together? After disassembly we've found some of the answers. Crazy big pushrods, in conjunction with very stable shaft mounted rockers pushing valve springs with extremely high pressures. Take a look at this comparison of a normal pushrod compared to the Land Shark pushrod on the left. No doubt moving a 1/2 pound pushrod absorbs some power, but it won't bend!