Congrats to Magnum GTO!!! FIRST Nitrous Powered Late Model GTO in the 8s!!!!
11-30-2011, 05:46 PM
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Congrats to Magnum GTO!!! FIRST Nitrous Powered Late Model GTO in the 8s!!!! The phrase "Its been a long time coming" comes to mind as I write this post!!! Long time customer and friend Jan Ruble (Magnum GTO on the forums) finally broke into the 8s last weekend at SGMP.
Here is the breakdown. Ill update the post with the actual timeslip next time Jan stops by the shop.
60ft- 1.35
This ET/MPH makes Jan the quickest/fastest Late model GTO in the world. Jan has also held the 60' record for an IRS GTO for a bit over two years running a 1.31 60ft with an 8.8 IRS differential.
Its also worth mentioning that of the three GTOs currently running 8 second ETs Jan is the only one doing so using nitrous. Both of the other GTOs are forced induction
There is more in this combo and we hope to improve on the ET/MPH in a few weeks!!! Stay tuned
I have to mention the following manufacturers as we could not have accomplished our goal of running 8s in full trim without them!!!
Here are a few recent videos I do have of Jan making some hits.....
Here is the breakdown. Ill update the post with the actual timeslip next time Jan stops by the shop.
60ft- 1.35
1/8- 5.761 sec 123.19 mph
1/4- 8.955 sec 154.58 mph
1/4- 8.955 sec 154.58 mph
This ET/MPH makes Jan the quickest/fastest Late model GTO in the world. Jan has also held the 60' record for an IRS GTO for a bit over two years running a 1.31 60ft with an 8.8 IRS differential.
Its also worth mentioning that of the three GTOs currently running 8 second ETs Jan is the only one doing so using nitrous. Both of the other GTOs are forced induction
There is more in this combo and we hope to improve on the ET/MPH in a few weeks!!! Stay tuned
A bit about the car/build:
2006 Pontiac GTO Fully Loaded
RHS 429 Stroker/Direct Port/TH400/8.8 IRS Rear
Race Weight-3650lbs
I have to mention the following manufacturers as we could not have accomplished our goal of running 8s in full trim without them!!!
RHS
Callies
Diamond Pistons
Proline Race Engines
TrickFlow Cylinder Heads
Comp Cams
F.A.S.T.
American Racing Headers
RPM Transmission
FTI Converters
Nitrous Outlet
Steve Kirk
Drive Shaft Shop/Hendrix Engineering
Callies
Diamond Pistons
Proline Race Engines
TrickFlow Cylinder Heads
Comp Cams
F.A.S.T.
American Racing Headers
RPM Transmission
FTI Converters
Nitrous Outlet
Steve Kirk
Drive Shaft Shop/Hendrix Engineering
Here are a few recent videos I do have of Jan making some hits.....
Side by Side video of Magnum GTO Vs My First GTO...
Both running 9.0x @ 150+
Both running 9.0x @ 150+
Congrats again Jan and family and thank you for your continued support/loyalty to Vengeance Racing over the years!!!
Last edited by Ron@Vengeance; 11-30-2011 at 05:53 PM.
12-01-2011, 11:51 AM
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Thanks for posting this milestone Ron! As you said, it has been a long tough task.
But then, you can say that about anything worth accomplishing.
BTW
Be sure to add Nick Williams to the list of major contributors.
Nick's help and throttle body were BIG assets to the cause.
But then, you can say that about anything worth accomplishing.
BTW
Be sure to add Nick Williams to the list of major contributors.
Nick's help and throttle body were BIG assets to the cause.
Last edited by magnum-gto; 12-01-2011 at 12:01 PM.
