Power Hungry
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Well, after nearly 3 years of of abuse, the head gaskets on the 6.0L finally gave up the ghost. I guess the Black Onyx gaskets just couldn't handle the strain. :fustrate: And no, I didn't install them. The truck came with them when I bought it.
So now it's time to do this thing up right. I've got an April 22, 2015 deadline and a $40k budget. Front to back, this is going to be one NASTY truck, the purpose of which is to be 1) Competitive in next year's Big Bend Open Road Race (http://www.bborr.com) 125 MPH GT3 class, 2) Be a perfectly streetable 800-1000 HP daily driver, and 3) Be a test bed from some very interesting induction, exhaust, and internal modifications that I have been theorizing about for a number of years.
This truck does not and will not tow... Ever... So towing EGTs/Performance are not a consideration or a concern. It's strictly a street/strip/high-speed playtoy. So don't ask how the final setup will work with a 10,000 Lb trailer. Don't know and don't care.
This truck will be built to be a "sleeper". Well, as sleeper as a truck with 20x12 Rear and 20x10 Front tires can be.
Anyway, cab is off... Engine is torn down... and modifications (chassis, body, bed, and engine) are commencing. We will be posting photos and status updates as time permits. We're very excited to be able to share this with the online community and hope that everyone enjoys following along as the project progresses through next spring.
Now here comes the cheeze :doh: - If any manufacturers would like to help with any sponsorships or possible parts/product trades, we certainly wouldn't be offended. :bowfast: Anything and everything would be greatly appreciated and all sponsors will receive full credit for their contributions as well as placement of their logo on the sponsor perf on the back window.
We'll get some starter pics up tomorrow. Unfortunately, everything is already torn apart, so the "before" pics are going to be a bit lacking.
Enjoy and stay tuned!
So now it's time to do this thing up right. I've got an April 22, 2015 deadline and a $40k budget. Front to back, this is going to be one NASTY truck, the purpose of which is to be 1) Competitive in next year's Big Bend Open Road Race (http://www.bborr.com) 125 MPH GT3 class, 2) Be a perfectly streetable 800-1000 HP daily driver, and 3) Be a test bed from some very interesting induction, exhaust, and internal modifications that I have been theorizing about for a number of years.
This truck does not and will not tow... Ever... So towing EGTs/Performance are not a consideration or a concern. It's strictly a street/strip/high-speed playtoy. So don't ask how the final setup will work with a 10,000 Lb trailer. Don't know and don't care.
This truck will be built to be a "sleeper". Well, as sleeper as a truck with 20x12 Rear and 20x10 Front tires can be.Anyway, cab is off... Engine is torn down... and modifications (chassis, body, bed, and engine) are commencing. We will be posting photos and status updates as time permits. We're very excited to be able to share this with the online community and hope that everyone enjoys following along as the project progresses through next spring.
Now here comes the cheeze :doh: - If any manufacturers would like to help with any sponsorships or possible parts/product trades, we certainly wouldn't be offended. :bowfast: Anything and everything would be greatly appreciated and all sponsors will receive full credit for their contributions as well as placement of their logo on the sponsor perf on the back window.
We'll get some starter pics up tomorrow. Unfortunately, everything is already torn apart, so the "before" pics are going to be a bit lacking.
Enjoy and stay tuned!
