Competition Cummins Diesel Dragster goes 8.752 / 148 at Muncie

[sbentz]

We finally did it. We left Denver with a fresh #6 piston, and a new tuneup, but basically the same as the 9. 11 high altitude run.



We unloaded, and on the first pass in the morning, we ran 9. 07 on a slightly short run (shut off early to be safe) and with a soft launch.



Second pass: Right at the end of the National anthem, we blasted the same tune up again, hard all the way, and only hit a 9. 05. The air was way too good to waste. We decided to get agressive with the tune-up.



Third pass.



After a couple adjustments, we rolled back up and told Dustin to give it the best shot.



Here are the results:



. 501 Reaction Time (wow!)

1. 21 60 ft

5. 51 at the 1/8 (123. 84 MPH)

8. 752 at the 1/4 (148. 63 MPH)



Photos and more later... .

 

[csevers]

Congrats!!!!!!!



I stayed to watch three vehicles run and the dragster was on top of the list. It was very cool to get to see it run in person.



Craig

 

[sbentz]

nervous!

We were gettting concerned that we would not do the "8" so we went a little radical. Glad that there were quite a few in the stands when we did it. We are going to try the new tuneup back here to see if we can spool... .

 

[bighammer]

Congrats. Oo. (it was a beautiful sight )

 

[Yo Hoot]

That thing took off like a sling shot... .



Power through a 2 speed PowerGlide GM auto. I still can't get over how they have been able to beef those things up.



#ad

 

[Rhondasway]

So is that bad little ride going to hit some tracks competitively against some other (gasser) dragsters (bracket)? That would be just way too cool!

Nice work guys!

 

[Chipstien]

. 501 reaction time... ... very nice.

 

[powerwagon440]

that was awesome!!! i hope u guys heard the crowd roar when u did the 8 second pass!! i know i was yelling and clapping!! that was awesome!!! thanks for making the long trip out and showing us what its all about!!!

 

[Turbo Thom]

Totally agree... ... . That was a real blast. The 8 sec . It was really a great time to get to talk to you and Dustin. Really, a fantistic job. Glad you like the air on this side of the big river. And remember... ... ... ... . " timing is everything".



Congratulations.



. . Preston. .

 

[sbentz]

next event?

We are off to Grand Junction Colorado next time, (June 26th) and will probably do a exhibition run, and then a "grudge pass" agains a local over there.



We do have a couple more major events planned across the country, but let us know where we should be, and we may just show up...



We are trying to get into a national event for NHRA to do a demo run between the semis and the finals for "filler" against a hot Dodge truck to show the performance of the diesels...



Will let everyone know if we get it pulled off.

 

[HoleshotHolset]

It was awesome to finally see that thing rip down the track in person... and then to see it run the quickest ET ever!



Matt

 

[RabidRam]

Congrats on a great run.



BTW, looks like it's time to update your sig.



Dave

 

[mattymac]

simply awesome!

 

[sbentz]

good point!

BTW, looks like it's time to update your sig.

Done.