Are you planning on hanging 4k+ lbs for the pull to hit the 8500lb limit, or run light?
All behind the cab, or any off the nose? Was hoping to see video of acting like super modified gas trucks that can't steer for lack of weight on the rear!We have a weight box and ballast to hang behind the cab to weight up.
I've uploaded about 88 pictures out of about 500 that I took, so if you have specific questions about portions of the build I didn't cover, just ask and I'd be glad dig up more pictures.
We want this build to help push the industry forward, and showcase what we at Firepunk are capable of building going beyond just transmissions. We look forward to seeing the innovation our competitors bring to the event and hope to see some of you CompD crowd there too.
Lavon
I have a few questions. Apologies in advance if they've already been answered.
What gear ratio do you have in the diffs?
Did you use the front locker at all at the drag strip?
Is your transmission set up to run od constantly, or if not would you ever try it?
Now that you're trapping nearly 140 in 1/8, will you give any thought to closing in the bed?
What tubing size/thickness did you use for the main construction of the cage and back half?
Did you modify the front brakes at all?
Are the tie rod and drag link stock?
There. That should keep you busy for a while. Thanks for sharing.
Our Chassis Dyno numbers were about 8% lower then our Engine dyno numbers.
We have 3.42 gears in it for racing, and am not running the locker at the track, I tried it once on another truck and broke front axle shafts on launch. Im using overdrive, shifting at 4300rpm, it's only in overdrive for 100-200ft in the 1/8th mile.
We'll probably close in the bed once we're done with the callout challenge and don't have to worry about our bolt in hitch setup.
Main tubing is 1 5/8 chromoly.
We have TBM brakes on all 4 corners.
I have a chromoly tie rod, drag link, and track bar I bought last fall after Bending the 08 style setup in my quad cab.
Lavon
Hey Lavon, Firepunk crew, awesome build. Congrats on the accomplishment and thanks for sharing. Maybe I missed it, is this the enforcer from the quad cab, or a second enforcer? Is quad cab still 9second truck?
Id like to see how many miles I can get out of it at this level.
Lavon
Why not allow the anteater to control all gears?
That's exactly what I like to hear.
Is that engine running on a roller cam? I can't remember.
Do you have any data on the pre and post intercooler air temps with the Hogan intercooler you are running now? Also, are the core dimensions the same as a stock 3rd gen(minus thickness, of course) intercooler?
The anteater is controlling all gears, we are just launching in Manual 1st to protect the sprag in the trans.
The anteater is controlling all gears, we are just launching in Manual 1st to protect the sprag in the trans.
The race engine has a roller cam, the Quad cab has a flat tappet cam.
I'll gather that data when the Racepak gets installed. The Core dimensions are similar but a little larger where it would be tough to fit in an OEM location with radiator and you'd have to cut the bumber.