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Old 03-08-2012, 08:46 AM
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Hey guys, this is only my 2nd post here, so I hope I'm not doing anything out of line. I am going to spend some more time here getting to know the LS crowd. I wanted to let you know of a project we're doing since the people involved are posters on this site.

BMP has teamed with Baker Engineering to put together their new engine and go for the world record in 1/4 mile.

BMP's Impala is shooting to run 6.X making a target 3000 HP completely on our LS heads/Block platform.

We will be putting out a newsletter on the monthly basis following 3 builds, this is one of them. When I get the site set up, you can submit an email and get updates on how things are progressing.

We wish Baker a lot of luck, and hope to put down some new record times.
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Any idea on timeframe for the finished car?
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3000hp, has a nice ring to it.
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post updates asap. sounds good
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Love to see the results and will be impressed on the reliabily exceeding the 3-4 HP per cubic inch threshold that most have issues with.
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Originally Posted by BMF_Racing
Any idea on timeframe for the finished car?
I am going to let the guys at Baker address that. I know they are anxious to run it this season.
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The impala is already built.

It runs on E98, twin T6 88mm turbo's, non intercooled, 438 cubic inches (IIRC), and has run 6.98@20x so far correct?
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well...pics would prove that this vehicle actually exist lol...I wanna see pics, sounds cool!
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Originally Posted by Fbodyjunkie06
The impala is already built.

It runs on E98, twin T6 88mm turbo's, non intercooled, 438 cubic inches (IIRC), and has run 6.98@20x so far correct?
http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=455720
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Here you go guys I am sure you might Have seen it before, we went 6.95 with the car bringing it out only 4 times. It was a whole new car, engine setup and Dave had just made his license passed prior to this.

It had a LSX block and 235cc runner heads on it running non-intercooled on ethanol. 4.5hp/per cube and no issues in 38 passes.

Now we will be running a REAL set of heads and MUCH better block thanks to BMP!!! We are also switching to methanol for fuel. We are looking to work our way down the 6s to possibly 5s if all goes well. 60psi should do the trick!

Turbos will remain the same till we see some backpressure issues, then FI will rework the turbine sides. We are running Garrett 47-88s.

The block has arrived and it is a very nice piece! John, and I will post pics as the build progresses now. Parts are being made as of 4 weeks ago.

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beautiful car. good luck on knocking down the record. Casper and the old W2W crew will be pleased.
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dayum car looks good. Finally someone pushing the lsx platform to the absolute limit, im really interested to see how it holds up to that kinda boost/power level.
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Wow, looks badass.

Would love to see a couple vids of the runs it has made!
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Its crazy how casper did it with a 352 cu in engine and everybody is using 420+ cubes to get there. Then it was done damn near 7 years ago.

Best of luck guys! Show the world what these LS engines can do!
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We went 6's non-intercooled on a different fuel though, and here is the 6.95 pass. Also with no nitrous to get it off the line Casper had spray and 80mm turbos. SO the 420+ci is justified in my eyes to get 88s lit fast on the line.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnrtlaQolug
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It sure will be a fun year. Now i have to boost the **** out of my new engine
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Bmp already sponsors the worlds fastest lsx
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My little 352 held the record until Andreas ran his Monte Carlo. I think the record lasted because we don't have any classes here in the states that put these engines in lightweight big tire cars. I believe you will see some of these radial guys get into the 6's this year with LS power, the big tire lightweight stuff will go in deep! The 352 had 205 AFR 4 bolt heads on a factory block out of a pickup truck!! It was the best parts available at the time, AFR had the only head! My how times have changed......


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Its crazy how casper did it with a 352 cu in engine and everybody is using 420+ cubes to get there. Then it was done damn near 7 years ago.

Best of luck guys! Show the world what these LS engines can do!
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Originally Posted by 427
My little 352 held the record until Andreas ran his Monte Carlo. I think the record lasted because we don't have any classes here in the states that put these engines in lightweight big tire cars. I believe you will see some of these radial guys get into the 6's this year with LS power, the big tire lightweight stuff will go in deep! The 352 had 205 AFR 4 bolt heads on a factory block out of a pickup truck!! It was the best parts available at the time, AFR had the only head! My how times have changed......


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Thats what I was getting at. Look at all the cylinder head options out there now compared to what was out there then.

Did you think it would evolve this fast Kurt?



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