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Old 05-05-2014, 11:11 AM   #221
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2.6" ppl turbo rules say 2.605" plug. So you have to run a 2.545-550 wheel in a 2.6 class now?
 
Old 06-06-2014, 12:01 PM   #222
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I see the full 2014 rulebook is up. It still mentions that suspension modifications are bolt on (Rule number 18 and 18b). I haven't been to a PPL hook yet this year. Anyone with first hand knowlegde that welded rears are passing tech in 2.6?

2.6 Diesel 4X4 Truck
Weight Breaks
2.6: 8000 lbs. Weight is with driver Minimum weight of
7500lbs
1. Ballast is permitted. Front hanging weights are allowed,
no t to exceed 60 inches forward of the center of the front
axle. This will be measured from center of front wheels to
end of weight assembly.Ballast may be added in the bed of
the truck.
2. The body must be the OEM truck body, including the full
bed floor. The body must retain full sheet metal, aftermarket
hoods are permitted. The hood must be closed and
securely latched while the vehicle is hooked to the sled.
3. Front brakes only are required.
4. The OEM chassis is mandatory. The engine must
be in the OEM location for the body used. The vehicle
must retain the full OEM chassis. Wheel tubs, back-half
conversions, tube chassis, etc., are prohibited.
5. All drivers must have a valid state driver’s license and
full fire suit. (see General Rules) which includeds helmet.
Seatbelt/restraint system must be worn.
6.An OEM transmission and transfer case are mandatory.
They must have been an option on a one-ton or smaller
pickup.
7. All trucks must have at least six inch wide u-joint shields
around the rear u-joint constructed of at least 1/4 inch steel
or 3/8 inch aluminum that will safely contain the u-joint
and the end of the rear shaft. All shields must be securely
mounted to the vehicle. Any front shaft u-joint that is visible
from the side of the truck must be shielded to contain the
u-joint and the end of the shaft.
8. The engine is limited to a stock-appearing, Engine and
transmissions can be interchanged between Dodge, Ford
and GM as long as they came in a 1 ton truck or less from
the factory. Complete engine must have stock appearance
except where otherwise noted in these rules.
aftermarket intake manifolds are allowed
9. All vehicles must be equipped to direct exhaust upward.
Two 3/8 inch diameter bolts must be placed through the
exhaust pipe in a cross pattern within one inch of each
other, within 12” of the turbo.
10. A fire extinguisher system is permitted. It must be
securely mounted. A complete OEM firewall is mandatory.
11. The complete OEM floor pan is mandatory.
12. Hand throttles permitted. The fuel must be pump #1/#2
diesel, Soy/Biodiesel fuel. No propane or NO2 permitted
or any other oxygen enhancers. Racing fuel cells are
permitted.
13.Maximum of one P7100 pump limited to one plunger per
cyclinder. The use of multiple high-pressure common-rail
fuel pumps is legal. Powerstroke engines with a single
factory turbo may utilize a second HPOP.
14. Hook point must be no closer than 44” of centerline of
rear axle, hitch height maximum of 26”, with a minimum
of a 3.75” X 3.0” opening. Hitch point must be easily
accessed. No “trick” type hitches permitted. Hitch must be
stationary in all directions. Hitch must be frame mounted.
Hitch must be mounted centerline of rear axle or behind.
Hitch must not exceed a maximum of 25 degree angle from
pivot point to hook point.
15.Non-OEM rear-end housings are prohibited. It must
have been an option on a one-ton or smaller pick up. Rear
axle bolts must be covered by a cap or shield.
16. Safety switch (Raincap or guillotine) must shut-off air to
diesel motors. Switch will be securely mounted to the back
of the vehicle and have a two inch diameter ring to attach
to the sled.
17. Hydraulic steering permitted.
18. Suspension, Front:
The upper mounting point for strut assemblies must be
in the factory location. Adjustable caster/camber pillow
ball mounts are permitted. The lower control arm may
be strengthened provided factory-mounting points to
chassis are maintained. The lower mounting point for the
strut assembly may be modified for improved caster or
camber. Strut tower braces, lower tie bars, sway bars, and
limit straps are permitted. Traction bars and devices are
permitted.
18b.Lowering or raising the vehicle height with suspension
modifications is permitted; must be bolt on only; welds
permitted for attachment to frame or axle housing. Sway
bars, limit straps, and camber kits permitted. Traction
bars and devices are permitted; Blocked suspension is
permitted. No air bags.
19. The tires must be DOT street tires. Cut tires are
prohibited. 102” Max outside tire to outside tire.
20. Non-OEM transfer cases are prohibited. The transfer
case must have been an option on a one-ton or smaller
pick up truck.
21. Non-OEM transmissions are prohibited. Aftermarkettorque converters, valve bodies and internal components
are permitted. Transmission brakes are prohibited. Any
non-OEM floor-mounted automatic transmission shifter
must be equipped with a spring-loaded positive reverse
lockout device to prevent the shifter from accidentally being
put into reverse gear. A functional neutral safety switch
is mandatory. All transmission lines must be metallic or
high-pressure-type hose. All vehicles using an automatic
transmission must be equipped with a transmission shield
meeting SFI Spec 4.1 and must be labeled accordingly. A
blanket-type shield is permitted; it must be appropriately
labeled as meeting SFI Spec 4.1 and it must extend from
the rear of the block to the front of transmission main
body the bell housing area is to be completely covered
six inch overlap where it is fastened. All non-blanket-type
shields must incorporate two (or one, per manufacturer’s
instructions) 3/4 inch by 1/8 inch straps that bolt to the
shield on each side and pass under the transmission pan
unless the transmission pan is labeled as meeting SFI
Spec 4.1. All vehicles using an automatic transmission
must be equipped with a flex plate meeting SFI Spec 29.1
and be covered by a flex plate shield meeting SFI Spec
30.1.
21b.Non-OEM transmissions are prohibited. Aftermarket
internal components are permitted. A clutch meeting
minimum SFI Spec 1.1 or 1.2 is mandatory on all vehicles.
All manual transmissions must be clutch assisted.
Sequential shifters are prohibited. All vehicles equipped
with a manual transmission must
Have a flywheel shield labeled as meeting minimum
SFI Spec 6.3 or greater. Applications for which an SFI
Spec flywheel shield is not available may use a properly
attached SFI 4.1 or 4.2 blanket that completely covers the
bellhousing; it must be attached to the block and extend
rearward to the transmission with a minimum six inch
overlap where it is fastened.
22.The vehicle is limited to a 2.6 inducer bore single
turbocharger. The compressor wheel must protrude into a2.6” bore for 1/8”. The inlet will be measured using a 2.605
inch plug the plug must not be able to enter the inducer
bore. A stock map width enhancement (MWE) groove
must be inside neck area where intake cover is measured.
No MWE groove will be allowed that has a width greater
than .200”. All provisions allowing air into the wheel other
than via the bore and the MWE groove are prohibited. The
vehicle driver will be responsible for making compressor
wheel accessible for tech personal to measure bore and be
able to inspect compressor wheel.
23. Water injection is prohibited. All system components
must be removed from the truck.
24. Intercoolers are allowed. Dumping/draining of
intercooler within 100 feet of track is prohibited.
 
Old 06-06-2014, 12:23 PM   #223
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I believe they ran them at TS
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Old 06-06-2014, 02:18 PM   #224
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Didnt they origionally post , before the rule book, solid suspension?
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Old 06-06-2014, 11:07 PM   #225
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Winning truck both nights at TS is solid. So I'm guessing yes.
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Old 06-07-2014, 01:16 AM   #226
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yes I've been tech'd by PPL with solid suspension.
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Old 06-09-2014, 02:21 PM   #227
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Are the guys getting tech'd with solid suspension retaining the factory rear leafs and hook points? Are they bolted in or welded in? Looking for clarification
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Old 06-09-2014, 03:36 PM   #228
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I removed all factory suspension and fully welded in the rear.
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Old 06-09-2014, 09:17 PM   #229
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Fully welded no stock suspension at all up here is good to go and we run ppl rules
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