We're building a race car!

PKRWUD · 02-20-2002, 01:56 AM

Greetings all!
As many of you know, my main passion is racing, and I work for 8 months out of the year as part of the crew for Jim Porter Racing. We run a 360ci, alcohol injected (mechanically injected) Sprint Car, and last year won the Championship. Well, the new season is quickly approaching, and we have been making some changes to our car. I took my camera today and shot a few pics. Most are on my website. Just click on the link below. They are pretty cool. In one pic, you can see the headgasket. Due to excessive block decking, we had to use a copper head gasket that is .066" thick (that's thick!), and in another you can see where the cam comes through the back of the block (that's what drives the steering pump) There are a couple of the solid axle quick change rear end, too. We usually run around 6.72:1 gears in there. In one or more of the frame shots, you can see that there is no room for a transmission. It's a good thing we don't use one! In the engine pic below, you can see the magneto distributor lurking in the back. We have to use it because we don't have an alternator, or even a battery for that matter! If you guys ever have any questions about Sprints, just ask!

New color scheme:

Engine almost ready to drop in:

This page on my website has More Pictures.

Take care,
-Chris

cyberstang5.0 · 02-20-2002, 09:15 AM

Sweet

May I take it for a spin around the block?

Mr 5 0 · 02-20-2002, 10:49 AM

Nice looking Sprinter, but what, no cup-holders?

mustangdani55 · 02-20-2002, 01:26 PM

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Originally posted by Mr 5 0
Nice looking Sprinter, but what, no cup-holders?

Cmon Chris...you gotta have cupholders for the budweisers.

PKRWUD · 02-20-2002, 04:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Mr 5 0
Nice looking Sprinter, but what, no cup-holders?

At this very moment, we are deeply involved with a team of scientists trying to develop a cupholder with gyroscopes, so that it won't spill when the car flips over.

I'll keep you posted.

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Stang Runner · 02-20-2002, 05:53 PM

LOLOLOL looks nice!!!!

6T9PONY · 02-21-2002, 02:59 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by PKRWUD

At this very moment, we are deeply involved with a team of scientists trying to develop a cupholder with gyroscopes, so that it won't spill when the car flips over.

I'll keep you posted.

This message will self destru...

HAHAHAHHAHAHAA!!!!

02-20-2002, 01:56 AM	#1
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	We're building a race car! Greetings all! As many of you know, my main passion is racing, and I work for 8 months out of the year as part of the crew for Jim Porter Racing. We run a 360ci, alcohol injected (mechanically injected) Sprint Car, and last year won the Championship. Well, the new season is quickly approaching, and we have been making some changes to our car. I took my camera today and shot a few pics. Most are on my website. Just click on the link below. They are pretty cool. In one pic, you can see the headgasket. Due to excessive block decking, we had to use a copper head gasket that is .066" thick (that's thick!), and in another you can see where the cam comes through the back of the block (that's what drives the steering pump) There are a couple of the solid axle quick change rear end, too. We usually run around 6.72:1 gears in there. In one or more of the frame shots, you can see that there is no room for a transmission. It's a good thing we don't use one! In the engine pic below, you can see the magneto distributor lurking in the back. We have to use it because we don't have an alternator, or even a battery for that matter! If you guys ever have any questions about Sprints, just ask! New color scheme: Engine almost ready to drop in: This page on my website has More Pictures. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

02-20-2002, 10:49 AM	#3
Mr 5 0 Conservative Individualist Join Date: May 1997 Location: Wherever I need to be Posts: 7,487	Wait a minute... Nice looking Sprinter, but what, no cup-holders?

02-20-2002, 05:53 PM	#6
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	LOLOLOL looks nice!!!! __________________ Engine: steel mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, GT-40 Intake ported Lower, No power steering, No A/C, Mac cold intake, 65MM TB, 255 Fuel pump, 24's, AFR 165 58cc, Rocker Arms 1.7with the stock Cam, 1 5/8 short headers, offRoad X-pipe Drive Train: 3.55, T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter 12.656@107.71MPH See It at www.T-racing.com/mustang.htm

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