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The Quest for 275 MPH
Parachutes handles are installed in the console area. I wanted to keep them adjacent to the shifter just so I don't need to look for them overhead. The location basically allows me to keep my eyes on the track. The handles are interlocked mechanically so that the smaller/longer chute has to be...- FST SNAKE
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The Quest for 275 MPH
There definitely wasn't a need for a more expensive pipe for the wastegates, although I've totally gave up on saving any money on this build.- FST SNAKE
- Post #112
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Had some issues with the pushrods, they were fractionally too long and were hanging the valves slightly open when Gearhead tried to start it. I do want to say Gearhead didn't supply the pushrods. At this point we are working on new pushrods or trying to determine if we have enough adjustment on...- FST SNAKE
- Post #110
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Gearhead is finishing up the exhaust pipes to exit thru the bumper, going to look like a Gen 2 in that regard. Pipes will go maybe 2" pass the bumper. After that is done we can design and fab the new diffuser. We also got the ProEFI tune and that means it's time to load it up and get this beast...- FST SNAKE
- Post #109
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The Quest for 275 MPH
All the little details on the list are getting crossed off quickly. Here is a few pictures that show the plate that keeps cold side pipes, silicone hose and throttle body from coming apart with high boost. Eventually I will design and machine a clamp block from billet aluminum to make it all...- FST SNAKE
- Post #108
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Thanks, It's getting there finally, I think it's been 4 plus years since I ran it to 252+. It is time to go again before I get too old and can't crawl in the cage anymore.- FST SNAKE
- Post #107
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The Quest for 275 MPH
LOL, I will let the guy know of your interest- FST SNAKE
- Post #106
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Here is a pic of the hatch area pretty much finished along with the toe lift in event throttle cable sticks wide open. It's so close to starting at this point. All the fluids are going in today, crazy how much oil it holds......approx 7 gallons, going to be some expensive oil changes :). Should...- FST SNAKE
- Post #103
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Afternoon all, we are closing in on the day Blucifer will once again roam the streets of Florida. Gearhead continues to finish up line items on that list. The PCM is coming alive, the Can Bus display is lit up and showing us information, the guys at ProEFI have been extremely helpful in getting...- FST SNAKE
- Post #101
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The Quest for 275 MPH
I'm looking forward to seeing those numbers myself. If we finish in time to make a few passes in Arkansas it will mainly be used for shakedown. It will probably be 2025 before it's ready for a 275+ pass.- FST SNAKE
- Post #100
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Very true, we will run some liquid that allows us to achieve temps below freezing. Probably be a little bit of an experiment to get the flow of C02 regulated correctly so we don't freeze the liquid to a solid. For our early testing we will just run water and ice and monitor the results.- FST SNAKE
- Post #96
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The Quest for 275 MPH
We definitely have added weight over the rear wheels and probably less weight up front. Stock Vipers are close to 50/50 already and I would guess we have changed that slightly. Most of the items were placed in their current location based completely on what the design required with the rear...- FST SNAKE
- Post #94
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The Quest for 275 MPH
At this point every line/hose is connected, battery is wired up thru disconnect, nitrous lines, solenoids, and purge are completed. Plan is to start it up in next 7 to 9 days, let it go thru a few heat cycles and then shut it down. The following morning we will retorque the heads, have to do...- FST SNAKE
- Post #92
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The Quest for 275 MPH
The ice boxes are located behind the rear wheels, 1 on each side. The cap to load them is inside the rear hatch. I estimate about 8 gals per side and we will use just water ice to start with. The future plan is to have coils inside the water tanks and run C02 thru the lines to chill the water. I...- FST SNAKE
- Post #91
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The Quest for 275 MPH
All the hoses are finished to include fuel, nitrous, catch can, intercoolers, pumps, oil lines, scavenge pump, etc. Battery disconnect and cables are connected. Still have all the wiring to complete but it's coming up. ProEFI is helping with the tuning and have already sent the base tune to...- FST SNAKE
- Post #89
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Lol, I will keep that advice in mind.- FST SNAKE
- Post #88
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Picked up the seats Friday, new Alcantara pads with contrasting blue stitching. Hope to get them installed soon along with the Teamtech harnesses.- FST SNAKE
- Post #86
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Thanks Dean and BoondocSaint, I have this OCD thing about symmetry, everything has to have that mirror image of the other side if at all possible. That and I like a very logical layout where everything is easy to service and like you said Dean, you know exactly how it goes back together. Back to...- FST SNAKE
- Post #85
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Here is a picture of the catch can mounted on top of the battery box. It passes thru the floor and out the rear bumper. We have a lot of hoses and piping still to do but at some point it will be back together and running. I'm so looking forward to that day.- FST SNAKE
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Yes, 16s from the Peterson tank and 12s from the engine, it will vent under the car behind the tires just in case we dump a lot of oil. Keeps it out from under the tires.- FST SNAKE
- Post #81
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Catch can is completed and read to install and connect all the hoses. It's getting busy in that rear hatch area, and we still have more things to stuff in there. At this point the game plan is to start it, get it on the hub dyno and make sure we have the numbers we planned on.- FST SNAKE
- Post #79
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Blucifer progress is continuing, and Gearhead is working toward being able to start it soon. Here are some pictures of the catch can which is located in the rear of the car over the battery box. The Peterson oil tank will be vented into it along with the engine. Keeping it in the rear keeps any...- FST SNAKE
- Post #78
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Thanks for the suggestions, I defiantly won't attempt 275 without being 100% ready and marking the nuts/bolts is a great idea to do also. We safety wire a lot of what I would consider critical fasteners, I try to avoid as many risks as I can and the ones that I can't I prepare for them as much...- FST SNAKE
- Post #77
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Looking at the progress on Monday I'm on the fence as to if we will make it to Maine on time with a car that's been sorted/tested. There are so many custom "one off" parts in this build that engineering and designing everything to work together is tough. We do expect to start it soon, then if...- FST SNAKE
- Post #74
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The Quest for 275 MPH
Yes thats the current plan. Don't have a plan B at the moment so hoping that works out.- FST SNAKE
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