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01-11-2007 | 02:42 PM

FINMAN

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Diesels are cool

1000hp Ford/Cummins

http://videos.thefourwheelerpage.com...7c0000ede6.htm

01-11-2007 | 03:03 PM

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Re: Diesels are cool

That would pull a couple jet ski's OK!!!

01-11-2007 | 03:45 PM

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Re: Diesels are cool

They never said what kind of transmission he's running.... I'm betting not the stock ford unit!!

01-12-2007 | 12:30 PM

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Re: Diesels are cool

HIs trans is a Ford 4R100 built by Brians Truck Shop (BTS). That truck is amazing in person...

Matt

01-12-2007 | 12:51 PM

Chris Sunkin

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Re: Diesels are cool

Runs 10:59 - drum brakes in the back?

Okay.

I wonder what engine life is like at 3X increase in horsepower?

01-14-2007 | 02:04 PM

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Re: Diesels are cool

So ? it would be faster with drums up front (less drag)!
engine life...more than any BBC with similar Hp.

01-14-2007 | 02:14 PM

MikeyFIN

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Re: Diesels are cool

Look others get spanked by a -82 3.0 liter Mercedes Diesel...
Superturbo
the fastest of those are in the low 11´s in Street trim...the secret...the mechanics are crew chiefs of European Tractor pull champions.

PS have you ever seen an diesel Mercedes lift its front wheels