Anyone with a Mallet SKY? Questions...

V8 SKY · 12-11-2006, 03:01 PM

Does anyone here have a Mallett SKY? With winter now here, I am contemplating doing this to my base SKY. I would love to hear about your experiences, pros/cons, etc.

I have emailed them , and there is a 4-5 week lead time, so getting it done in time for spring in Michigan is not a problem.

I love my SKY, but the tought of getting a V8 installed is too tempting!

Ernest · 12-11-2006, 06:51 PM

I am considering Mallet for Serenity, go for it!!!!!!

**Skip** · 12-11-2006, 07:03 PM

Since when I am a nice guy and it being Christmas and all, the only member on this forum to get a Mallet conversion done was....CyaL8r...And if I were you I would PM him....Skip..only helpful during Christmas....

..The last time he was on the forum was November 14, 2006.

V8 SKY · 12-11-2006, 07:42 PM

Thanks. I'll try PM'ing him

CyaL8r · 01-03-2007, 05:52 PM

I will try and be helpful...are there any specific questions you have to ask?

My particular experience was somewhat unique in that the dealer messed up the direct ship to Mallett in Ohio, but on the good side I was able to drive it there and see Chuck's shop.

I love the car, but it is somewhat a work in progress...it ran a little hot here in the 100 degree Summer of Arizona, so I had to swap out the fan and thin the coolant. There seems to be a systemic leak in the steering fluid as well, but the Mallett guys have worked with me to resolve all the issues that I have had to date. Overall I would say it has been a really great experience and would reccomend the car to anyone who can affort it. One other down side, the thing is a major gas hog...15mpg city is doing well. Highway is better ...maybe 20-23mpg. But it does put Porches and BMW's to shame while burning the petrolium and sounds better than ANYTHING I have ever heard.

Antonio · 01-03-2007, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CyaL8r

I will try and be helpful...are there any specific questions you have to ask?

My particular experience was somewhat unique in that the dealer messed up the direct ship to Mallett in Ohio, but on the good side I was able to drive it there and see Chuck's shop.

I love the car, but it is somewhat a work in progress...it ran a little hot here in the 100 degree Summer of Arizona, so I had to swap out the fan and thin the coolant. There seems to be a systemic leak in the steering fluid as well, but the Mallett guys have worked with me to resolve all the issues that I have had to date. Overall I would say it has been a really great experience and would reccomend the car to anyone who can affort it. One other down side, the thing is a major gas hog...15mpg city is doing well. Highway is better ...maybe 20-23mpg. But it does put Porches and BMW's to shame while burning the petrolium and sounds better than ANYTHING I have ever heard.

is it possible for you to get any videos of driving and sounds? we'd all love to hear them.

Especially how that thing must move under hard acceleration

I remember one member posted a LONG time ago with a mallet, but i couldn't find that thread in a search.

Kurt · 01-03-2007, 07:41 PM

You can view a clip on Google Video, search for Mallet Sky.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...8&q=mallet+sky

12-11-2006, 03:01 PM	#1 (permalink)
V8 SKY First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 309 My Photos: (0)	Anyone with a Mallet SKY? Questions... Does anyone here have a Mallett SKY? With winter now here, I am contemplating doing this to my base SKY. I would love to hear about your experiences, pros/cons, etc. I have emailed them , and there is a 4-5 week lead time, so getting it done in time for spring in Michigan is not a problem. I love my SKY, but the tought of getting a V8 installed is too tempting! __________________ V8 SKY Formerly GByrnes SE Michigan Mallett V8 SKY #004 Order: 1-21-06 Delivery: 5-24-06 Sent to Mallett: 1-3-07 Mallett Delivered: 2-16-07 Mid Blue, Blk Leather,LSD And I Collect PINBALL MACHINES http://www.flickr.com/photos/clarkston_pins/sets/

12-11-2006, 06:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ernest First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Arlington, TEXAS Posts: 4,297 My Photos: (10)	I am considering Mallet for Serenity, go for it!!!!!! __________________ ERNEST '04 Torch Red Corvette Coupe '07 Corvette Z06 "Scarlett" Victory Red 555.6 rwhp / 485.5 rwt N/A - No Spray Myspace www.myspace.com/ernest06z06 Scarlett's 10.97 @ 127 Video www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWEaFz9hn8s

12-11-2006, 07:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
Skip First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: deep in the land of cotton where good times there are not forgotten Posts: 4,736 My Photos: (0)	Research Since when I am a nice guy and it being Christmas and all, the only member on this forum to get a Mallet conversion done was....CyaL8r...And if I were you I would PM him....Skip..only helpful during Christmas.... ..The last time he was on the forum was November 14, 2006. __________________ Resident Redneck of the forum and Birthday Greeter Keep on the sunny side of life It tant Christmas without Christ.

12-11-2006, 07:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
V8 SKY First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 309 My Photos: (0)	Thanks. I'll try PM'ing him __________________ V8 SKY Formerly GByrnes SE Michigan Mallett V8 SKY #004 Order: 1-21-06 Delivery: 5-24-06 Sent to Mallett: 1-3-07 Mallett Delivered: 2-16-07 Mid Blue, Blk Leather,LSD And I Collect PINBALL MACHINES http://www.flickr.com/photos/clarkston_pins/sets/

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01-03-2007, 05:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
CyaL8r First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 92 My Photos: (0)	I will try and be helpful...are there any specific questions you have to ask? My particular experience was somewhat unique in that the dealer messed up the direct ship to Mallett in Ohio, but on the good side I was able to drive it there and see Chuck's shop. I love the car, but it is somewhat a work in progress...it ran a little hot here in the 100 degree Summer of Arizona, so I had to swap out the fan and thin the coolant. There seems to be a systemic leak in the steering fluid as well, but the Mallett guys have worked with me to resolve all the issues that I have had to date. Overall I would say it has been a really great experience and would reccomend the car to anyone who can affort it. One other down side, the thing is a major gas hog...15mpg city is doing well. Highway is better ...maybe 20-23mpg. But it does put Porches and BMW's to shame while burning the petrolium and sounds better than ANYTHING I have ever heard.

01-03-2007, 07:41 PM	#7 (permalink)
Kurt First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 97 My Photos: (0)	You can view a clip on Google Video, search for Mallet Sky. http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...8&q=mallet+sky

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