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« Reply #75 on: September 21, 2009, 02:31:32 PM » |
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that sucks
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Nancy -- 201.913 mph record on a production ZX15!
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« Reply #76 on: September 21, 2009, 02:34:27 PM » |
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Down to five minutes on the time window. Body panel still off the car. Sounds like they're cycling the air shifter -- still not starting.
Engine just crankded, fired - sputtered - died. Putting the body panels on now -- will try to make it run. Cranking the engine -- not firing -- THERE!
Looks like a steam engine right now -- wait'll we get Ray's photos! Musta put a bunchof starting fluid in it. THree minutes!
Off and roaring!
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Jon E. Wennerberg
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Nancy -- 201.913 mph record on a production ZX15!
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« Reply #77 on: September 21, 2009, 02:37:09 PM » |
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Turned out. Couldn't get into second, I hear. Will let you know.
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« Reply #78 on: September 21, 2009, 02:37:38 PM » |
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Dang!!
John
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On 9-27-08 we lost a great friend and fellow racer, he was the BEST, he helped anyone with anything at anytime. His name is Dave Owen and he will be missed by all that knew him and I am glad to have met him.
Seeing him at Bonneville during 2008 Speedweek was the tops, Dave was in awe of the salt and as usual was there helping out anyone who asked..simply put we lost a great man who will be missed by all.
J
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« Reply #79 on: September 21, 2009, 02:39:28 PM » |
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On a lunch break, taking time to check, THANK YOU SLIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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« Reply #80 on: September 21, 2009, 02:39:40 PM » |
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any body else near ready to run?
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I found the salt, now where are the race cars?
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« Reply #81 on: September 21, 2009, 02:48:12 PM » |
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Car wouldn't shift into second gear. Just got back. Bummer!
No one else seems ready to run. The snowmobile broke a belt/shaft/clutch or maybe all three, they were discussing whether to try again today or not.
Mormon Missile is still being worked on. Last time I saw it, one of the turbos was off but that was an hour or so ago.
BUB might run if the wind stays stable. Not too bad right now at the pit end.
Photos on the way.
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« Reply #82 on: September 21, 2009, 03:11:42 PM » |
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In the doorslammer thread, about 12 minutes ago, SSS posted:
Everyone on the Salt -- meeting at three PM -- nothing 'til then. Lunchtime at landracing.com
Mike
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Mike Kelly - PROUD owner of the V4F that powered the #1931 VGC to a 82.803 mph record in 2008!
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« Reply #83 on: September 21, 2009, 03:19:56 PM » |
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Anyone have an educated guess (or inside knowledge) of how many ponies the Speed Demon is packing?
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Pat and Kat McSwain - DT 1616 "Casper" 2005 GMC 2500HD Sierra 4x4 Duramax Diesel + Allison Transmission B/DT & A/DT record holder, El Mirage (163) & Bonneville (175) Best clocking 197.068 mph - Bonneville '09, 2.25mi www.duramaxdiesels.com |
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« Reply #84 on: September 21, 2009, 03:21:35 PM » |
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Some photos while I eat my sandwich
Mike workin on the Missile's motor.
A gorgeous Indian that was parked by one the pit areas..I forget whose.
The carbon fiber patch (there's one on the other side) of the BUB liner. They had to cut into the body to repair some fire damage after their last run at the BUB meet.
The Buckeye Bullet sittin. The same problem that plagued 'em last year: motor windings burned out. The motor is in SLC being repaired; should be back Wednesday.
Another batch comin in the next post.
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« Reply #85 on: September 21, 2009, 03:24:40 PM » |
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Anyone have an educated guess (or inside knowledge) of how many ponies the Speed Demon is packing?
http://speeddemon.us/engine.html: the four has "1045 HP @ 25# BOOST 672 FT. LB. TRQ". Mike |
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Mike Kelly - PROUD owner of the V4F that powered the #1931 VGC to a 82.803 mph record in 2008!
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« Reply #86 on: September 21, 2009, 03:45:27 PM » |
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I thought they are running the 4.9L V8
Whatever engine, it is an absolute kickazz speed
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« Reply #87 on: September 21, 2009, 03:45:35 PM » |
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The Demon's motor just as they were about...
to button it up.
George in the cockpit.
Unsuccessful push-start attempt.
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« Reply #88 on: September 21, 2009, 03:47:34 PM » |
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Info on the four is all that is on the speeddemon site. However, CameltoeRacing says: "The new DemonFire V-8 engine is based on a Chevy “small block” 5 liter V-8 block with 4.125 bore and a 2.8 stroke. It has Dart “Chief” Aluminum racing heads and a Turbonetics 117 millimeter Forged Billet Ball Bearing Turbo capable of making over 2500+ HP and 50+ psi of boost." http://www.cameltoe.net/news_view.aspx?articleid=101Mike |
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« Reply #89 on: September 21, 2009, 03:59:42 PM » |
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Thanks for moving that post. We're back at the Zero -- meeting at 3PM -- about two minutes from now. I'll tell you what we learn -- if it's something worth hearing.
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