Cody@LoveFab
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- Feb 12, 2010
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We began this project last fall to attack Pikes Peak and set a diesel record. We've been cataloguing the build on our social media pages, but have yet to start a forum build thread.
The concept:
The entire body is being replicated from carbon fiber, which will reduce overall weight by around 400lbs. Currently, with the 6.7L and 48RE, it sits at 3,066lbs.
Hood mould:
Front airdam mould:
Somehow, the 6.7L fits, even with the stupid pcv filter.
We chose Garrett GTX4294 over a GTX5018 turbo setup, so they would actually light at 14,000ft.
And next, the oiling. Due to the G forces the truck will be subjected to, and also to lower the driveline by eight inches, we opted for a drysump setup.
However, Pikes Peak recently denied entry, but we will continue the build and have several other events planned over the summer.
I'll check in with more progress, thanks for looking!
The concept:
The entire body is being replicated from carbon fiber, which will reduce overall weight by around 400lbs. Currently, with the 6.7L and 48RE, it sits at 3,066lbs.
Hood mould:
Front airdam mould:
Somehow, the 6.7L fits, even with the stupid pcv filter.
We chose Garrett GTX4294 over a GTX5018 turbo setup, so they would actually light at 14,000ft.
And next, the oiling. Due to the G forces the truck will be subjected to, and also to lower the driveline by eight inches, we opted for a drysump setup.
However, Pikes Peak recently denied entry, but we will continue the build and have several other events planned over the summer.
I'll check in with more progress, thanks for looking!