Competition First test pass on new tune-up for ATS - Valvoline Premium Blue Dragster

[sbentz]

Well, after way too long of a winter, and a bunch of redoing on the car, we got it out, and tech'd. Our intention was to get through tech, make one shake down run, and test out all of the new stuff. Was fun working with nearly no tools, out of a shoe box. The new tool boxes are due in Wednesday.



We have a new tune-up, turbos, intake system, relocated the nitrous, and battery to the back of the car, air shifter for the 47RE, and a bunch more.



All worked fine until the converter bolts went. We still have the 6 bolt drive in the car, as I am finishing up the 12 bolt conversion housing. Still ran a soft 150 MPH 9. 5 pass at altitude. Happy with it all, but as usual, found a few more things to work on.



Let's just say, VERY promising. Here are a couple photos at the turnaround. .

 

[Bob Wagner]

Looking good Scott, thanks for the update

 

[RacinDuallie]

Sweet... ... ... ... ... .

 

[KBennett]

Looks good Scott!



When is the Cummins truck fest this year?

 

[mattymac]

clean and classy! Lookin good Scott! Keep it up.

 

[EMD-Run8]

I've been wanting to say this for a while about guys like you and Comp... ... You fellas should take in a Genuine Sense Of Pride (and I hope you are with your busy schedules) about what you are doing because ten years from now you'll be called pioneers, legends, giants, you name it. What ya'll are doing now along with companies like Audi, Gale Banks and others who have either established or broken records with diesel power will forever change the way diesels are thought of in the public eye. I believe that the diesel engine's finest hour has not yet arrived but you guys are playing a big part in making that clock tick. You should be very, very proud! Just wanted to say that.

 

[YFZBOB]

Holy Smokes BATMAN :--)

SWEET RIDE



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[sbentz]

I've been wanting to say this for a while about guys like you and Comp... ... You fellas should take in a Genuine Sense Of Pride (and I hope you are with your busy schedules) about what you are doing because ten years from now you'll be called pioneers, legends, giants, you name it. What ya'll are doing now along with companies like Audi, Gale Banks and others who have either established or broken records with diesel power will forever change the way diesels are thought of in the public eye. I believe that the diesel engine's finest hour has not yet arrived but you guys are playing a big part in making that clock tick. You should be very, very proud! Just wanted to say that.

We are proud, and am happy to be included with a group of people that keep doing what "can't be done"... .



We are making people open their eyes to the world of compression ignition...

 

[Turbo Thom]

Scott... ... things have changed quit a bit in three years. Looks real pro, and clean to boot.



. . Preston. .

 

[sbentz]

Scott... ... things have changed quit a bit in three years. Looks real pro, and clean to boot.



. . Preston. .

Compared to Diesel Dragster #1? Clearly a step up. This is from a Cummins Booster club event, had just fired the VP44 engine up. Seems like a long time ago.