Casper is now there!!!!
Originally Posted by Kev@WheeltoWheel
It's common practice to run wiring across the dash bar in a tube chassis vehicle and was existing prior to our work on it.
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Originally Posted by V6 Bird
I realize that I just thought that it could have looked a little cleaner. The car is flying though. Congrats guys. Im assuming you guys only had dealings with the powerplant then right?
The Chassis belongs to Mike Moran. It was the first "street car" to go into the 6's and plus 200 mph back in the day when Pro street racing was all the rage. The chassis for the most part is out dated considering it's prime was in the mid 90's.
Mike Moran offered us to use the chassis as a platform to test the limits of the LS1 engine amongst a few other things we want to do. Which is kind of cool considering the car now holds another record to add to it's belt. Quite historic in my opinion.
The engine is Kurt's personal engine and most other parts are from the guys around the shop. This entire project is not backed fully by w2w and should be noted that all crew member donate time, blood, and sweat just to say they built the fastest Ls1 vehicle to date.
Although the crew involved has the ability to built a complete turn key car of this level it was more a matter of time and money.
Mike Moran was chosen to drive the car not only because he knows it very well but also due to Kurt being too tall. His helmet rests on the funny car part of the cage which is not good at all one the car starts moving.
Originally Posted by Kev@WheeltoWheel
Understood. Some believe in going fast than looking good
The Chassis belongs to Mike Moran. It was the first "street car" to go into the 6's and plus 200 mph back in the day when Pro street racing was all the rage. The chassis for the most part is out dated considering it's prime was in the mid 90's.
Mike Moran offered us to use the chassis as a platform to test the limits of the LS1 engine amongst a few other things we want to do. Which is kind of cool considering the car now holds another record to add to it's belt. Quite historic in my opinion.
The engine is Kurt's personal engine and most other parts are from the guys around the shop. This entire project is not backed fully by w2w and should be noted that all crew member donate time, blood, and sweat just to say they built the fastest Ls1 vehicle to date.
Although the crew involved has the ability to built a complete turn key car of this level it was more a matter of time and money.
Mike Moran was chosen to drive the car not only because he knows it very well but also due to Kurt being too tall. His helmet rests on the funny car part of the cage which is not good at all one the car starts moving.
The Chassis belongs to Mike Moran. It was the first "street car" to go into the 6's and plus 200 mph back in the day when Pro street racing was all the rage. The chassis for the most part is out dated considering it's prime was in the mid 90's.
Mike Moran offered us to use the chassis as a platform to test the limits of the LS1 engine amongst a few other things we want to do. Which is kind of cool considering the car now holds another record to add to it's belt. Quite historic in my opinion.
The engine is Kurt's personal engine and most other parts are from the guys around the shop. This entire project is not backed fully by w2w and should be noted that all crew member donate time, blood, and sweat just to say they built the fastest Ls1 vehicle to date.
Although the crew involved has the ability to built a complete turn key car of this level it was more a matter of time and money.
Mike Moran was chosen to drive the car not only because he knows it very well but also due to Kurt being too tall. His helmet rests on the funny car part of the cage which is not good at all one the car starts moving.
Holy Crap. I just found this out. Nice Job Kurt and Crew. Was that a Filled Iron block?? I can't imagine it being able to withstand all that power without a filled block, but if it wasn't......... 
That is simply amazing. How does this compare to what the Ford guy's are doing? I think Tony asked a similar Q. I think they can't get a Production block that fast?
That is simply amazing. How does this compare to what the Ford guy's are doing? I think Tony asked a similar Q. I think they can't get a Production block that fast?
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Originally Posted by 427
At Martin Michigan just about 15 minutes ago first run off the trailer, Casper went: 60 ft 1.0900
330 ft 2.9369
1/8 et 4.4661
1/8 mph 162.46
1000 et 5.7659
1000 mph 188.29
1/4 et 6.8660
1/4 mph 205.47
Kurt
330 ft 2.9369
1/8 et 4.4661
1/8 mph 162.46
1000 et 5.7659
1000 mph 188.29
1/4 et 6.8660
1/4 mph 205.47
Kurt
Congratulations! Awesome accomplishment
I'm simply amazed that it's holding together at that power level. Hopefully she looks good when you tear it down for inspection. LS1 Tech Stories
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Damn it Kurt, you made it there before me....well my 1/8th mi time to your 1/4! Holy **** thats some low fat crisco you guys are cooking with. Lets see, you go twice as far in the same time, and twice as fast....**** **** ****.
I wouldn't mind trying the blown nitro route, and being the first in the 5's, but on our car, you sit BEHIND the motor. Front motor drivers are kinda spooked by things that go BOOM in the night. FEDs FOREVER.
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The engine is a filled 6.0 block.
The Ford guys have a aftermarket block available to them now, but they are running real fast on stock stuff.
Kurt
The Ford guys have a aftermarket block available to them now, but they are running real fast on stock stuff.
Kurt
Originally Posted by Richiec77
Holy Crap. I just found this out. Nice Job Kurt and Crew. Was that a Filled Iron block?? I can't imagine it being able to withstand all that power without a filled block, but if it wasn't.........
That is simply amazing. How does this compare to what the Ford guy's are doing? I think Tony asked a similar Q. I think they can't get a Production block that fast?
That is simply amazing. How does this compare to what the Ford guy's are doing? I think Tony asked a similar Q. I think they can't get a Production block that fast?
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Originally Posted by 427
The engine is a filled 6.0 block.
The Ford guys have a aftermarket block available to them now, but they are running real fast on stock stuff.
Kurt
The Ford guys have a aftermarket block available to them now, but they are running real fast on stock stuff.
Kurt
How do you feel about 0-rings on a GenIII/IV engine...
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We are using a O-ring/copper gasket on the head to block. I have some other things to try, but this is best simple set-up for cost/simplicity.
We have a Oliver rod in this engine. We use the Howards forged 4340 rods alot, and have great luck.
Kurt
We have a Oliver rod in this engine. We use the Howards forged 4340 rods alot, and have great luck.
Kurt
Originally Posted by V8_DSM_V8again
I like the idea of howards fracture split rods...
How do you feel about 0-rings on a GenIII/IV engine...
How do you feel about 0-rings on a GenIII/IV engine...
Originally Posted by 427
The engine is a filled 6.0 block.
The Ford guys have a aftermarket block available to them now, but they are running real fast on stock stuff.
Kurt
The Ford guys have a aftermarket block available to them now, but they are running real fast on stock stuff.
Kurt
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Originally Posted by 427
We are using a O-ring/copper gasket on the head to block. I have some other things to try, but this is best simple set-up for cost/simplicity.
We have a Oliver rod in this engine. We use the Howards forged 4340 rods alot, and have great luck.
Kurt
We have a Oliver rod in this engine. We use the Howards forged 4340 rods alot, and have great luck.
Kurt
Oliver is a great rod...
In regards to the howards I do like what they are doing in regards to the fracture split option... It has its cons but I think the pros out weight that...