JLP goes 8.7 video
Dec 8, 2006 | 08:35 AM
#21
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Jason sold his truck for $40K.
BTW, that's not bracket racing in the video, that's how long it takes him to spool the turbos. That's why he can't keep transmissions in the truck. 8 seconds on the 'brake aint good for the tranny. John has a little way to go to get that thing all sorted out. It should eventually go mid 8s.
Still, the fastest Gen 2 in the world by a looooong shot.
Ralph Voorhees is stepping up with a new motor for next year. Howard Smallwood has a Pro 5.0 motor going into a tube chassis Gen 1. I expect to see probably 3 7-second Gen 1s next year. I'm hoping to get mine into the 8s, driven to the track.
BTW, that's not bracket racing in the video, that's how long it takes him to spool the turbos. That's why he can't keep transmissions in the truck. 8 seconds on the 'brake aint good for the tranny. John has a little way to go to get that thing all sorted out. It should eventually go mid 8s.
Still, the fastest Gen 2 in the world by a looooong shot.
Ralph Voorhees is stepping up with a new motor for next year. Howard Smallwood has a Pro 5.0 motor going into a tube chassis Gen 1. I expect to see probably 3 7-second Gen 1s next year. I'm hoping to get mine into the 8s, driven to the track.
Dec 10, 2006 | 01:22 AM
#25
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Originally Posted by BC Lightning
Not for long 
But good luck to them!
Last edited by FMOS Racing; Dec 10, 2006 at 01:28 AM.
Dec 11, 2006 | 03:35 PM
#27
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Originally Posted by FMOS Racing
Well, it's much easier to say something or even to try than to actually do it.
But good luck to them!
But good luck to them!
The truck belongs to my buddy, and it was kept a secret to try and race for Lightning Fest, well it didnt get finished, and still isnt finished but hopefully by the end of the month in time for racing season in January
It is true that it is easier to say one thing and do another, but with the turbo, motor and weight combo it should take JL's truck, it will require 2 parachutes to be legal to race
Rock on, nice work. I love it.
Dec 12, 2006 | 10:38 AM
#29
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It really hasn't been much of a secret...
In truth, NHRA rules require a single approved parachute at trap speeds greater than 150 mph. There is no dual chute requirement and given that the truck hasn't made a pass, it doesn't require any laundry yet.
There's a lot of cursing and throwing things yet to be done. And that entire time the rest of the field will be getting faster. So, saying "not for long" about a truck that isn't racing yet is... well... you get the idea, I'm sure.
Lot's of potential there for sure.
In truth, NHRA rules require a single approved parachute at trap speeds greater than 150 mph. There is no dual chute requirement and given that the truck hasn't made a pass, it doesn't require any laundry yet.
There's a lot of cursing and throwing things yet to be done. And that entire time the rest of the field will be getting faster. So, saying "not for long" about a truck that isn't racing yet is... well... you get the idea, I'm sure.
Lot's of potential there for sure.
Dec 12, 2006 | 01:38 PM
#30
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From: S.L. MI
Originally Posted by FMOS Racing
Jason sold his truck for $40K.
BTW, that's not bracket racing in the video, that's how long it takes him to spool the turbos. That's why he can't keep transmissions in the truck. 8 seconds on the 'brake aint good for the tranny. John has a little way to go to get that thing all sorted out. It should eventually go mid 8s.
BTW, that's not bracket racing in the video, that's how long it takes him to spool the turbos. That's why he can't keep transmissions in the truck. 8 seconds on the 'brake aint good for the tranny. John has a little way to go to get that thing all sorted out. It should eventually go mid 8s.