JoeDuner Posted August 6, 2006 Posted August 6, 2006 No frickin way!!! But, it will be fun to watch. Quote
dunefreak Posted August 7, 2006 Author Posted August 7, 2006 Talk about re-inventing the sandrail! unlike ANYTHING else! ......... all I gotta say is- I ain't ever workin on it! That's a freaking tight fit! Quote
PaulyPaul Posted August 7, 2006 Posted August 7, 2006 I would like to be the first to test the passenger seat..... Quote
spooner Posted August 7, 2006 Posted August 7, 2006 Talk about re-inventing the sandrail! unlike ANYTHING else! ......... all I gotta say is- I ain't ever workin on it! That's a freaking tight fit! Thanx Pete actualy working on it will be very easy (Ryan made that very clear when we started to "brainstorm" V-Rex together ) all the panels, floor boards, skidplates and heat shields around and under the engine will be removable (i use everywhere the same size stainless allen head bolts that go in tabs with weld-on nuts) i duno about re-inventing ...but a lot of details on V-Rex are kinda new on a sandrail. i replaced lots of tubing with "formed and welded-in-place" steel plates ....the idea of this "monochoque" design is not new but you dont see it very often on rails. i just finished the exhaust trim ....(i put lots of hours in that detail ) i kinda wanted a twin gun barrel look....the rings around the exhaust tips are actualy a short slice from a 5" semi truck exhaust pipe the mufflers will be completely enclosed and the rear sway bar will run inside the rear "bumper" still lots of work left :headbang: ....but im having fun Quote
scott Posted November 13, 2006 Posted November 13, 2006 So what happened with V-rex? No updates here or at V8Rail! I want to see the finished beast! Quote
dunefreak Posted November 13, 2006 Author Posted November 13, 2006 So what happened with V-rex? No updates here or at V8Rail! I want to see the finished beast! Last update is that the motor has been broken-in on the dyno and he was just waiting for a few parts I believe before it goes to powdercoat. Anything above and beyond taht, I'll try and keep ya updated. Ryan can't wait to get this thing out to Dumont. ...me too...I wanna ride!!!! Quote
sanddunesaddict Posted November 13, 2006 Posted November 13, 2006 Well its pushed back a little further because Ryan switched the quick change rear end for a stronger one. So they have to cut the mounts out and make new ones and take new measurements for axles because the new diff is 8 inches narrower that should reduce some cv angle Quote
FLYINRYAN Posted November 18, 2006 Posted November 18, 2006 as soon as the b & j rearend is done! need to mount radiator,drysump tank,need a horn mount,mirror mounts, & off to powdercoat hopefully by mid december! in the sand by mid jan. Quote
HI Turtle Posted November 29, 2006 Posted November 29, 2006 Sweet. Let me know when you're going out. So what's the scoop on the new rearend? Quote
dunefreak Posted December 7, 2006 Author Posted December 7, 2006 is it done yet not yet, but soon Quote
dunefreak Posted December 7, 2006 Author Posted December 7, 2006 is it done yet come on!!!!!!!! Wait till sometime next month, THEN it should be. We can't wait. Quote
barefoot bob Posted December 7, 2006 Posted December 7, 2006 (edited) ok.................................. ...................................... ...................................... ....................................... ....................................... ....................................... ...................................... ...................................... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ..................................... ....................................... ....................................... ....................................... ........................................ .......................................... ............................................ ............................................. ............................................... ............................................... .....is it done yet Edited December 7, 2006 by barefoot bob Quote
FLYINRYAN Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 yes the turbo 400 is real iffy @ 1000hp that is where stock gm trans fails. the reason the trans never broke before this past trip was because of the tires were 16.50s less traction! the reason for using a t-400 behind the ford was for engine brake when you downshift. dudleys transmission built the trans and someone didnt put the correct parts in the trans, therefore it failed! i took the car down to them & they pulled trans. realized it was completely stock. they called me and said they would fix trans for free! no charge because there old shop boss screwed me. they pulled the trans and fixed it for free! now that is hard to find around from any shop! dudley trans is a great shop! the new car will be here soon (it is the sleeper model) Quote
barefoot bob Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 (edited) yes the turbo 400 is real iffy @ 1000hp that is where stock gm trans fails. the reason the trans never broke before this past trip was because of the tires were 16.50s less traction! the reason for using a t-400 behind the ford was for engine brake when you downshift. dudleys transmission built the trans and someone didnt put the correct parts in the trans, therefore it failed! i took the car down to them & they pulled trans. realized it was completely stock. they called me and said they would fix trans for free! no charge because there old shop boss screwed me. they pulled the trans and fixed it for free! now that is hard to find around from any shop! dudley trans is a great shop! the new car will be here soon (it is the sleeper model) cool i was told they do im waiting to see the new one looks interesting........... question did you leave the turbos low like that and if so isnt that gonna make for some hot tootsies it looks close ??? Edited December 8, 2006 by barefoot bob Quote
FLYINRYAN Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 double wall heat shield with 1/4" space between the shields at the turbo area. i hope it's not to hot. but if it is,i will order some of the tiles from nasa Quote
barefoot bob Posted December 8, 2006 Posted December 8, 2006 (edited) double wall heat shield with 1/4" space between the shields at the turbo area. i hope it's not to hot. but if it is,i will order some of the tiles from nasa nasa tile i doubt it gets that hot but biult in heater .................. for us barefooted drivers it might get iffy :fro: have a hot foot like that tough actin tanactin commercial Edited December 8, 2006 by barefoot bob Quote
FLYINRYAN Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 thanks crowdog, did you get a new car yet Quote
Crowdog Posted December 10, 2006 Posted December 10, 2006 thanks crowdog, did you get a new car yet I picked this car up about a month after I sold the last one: Mid-engine LS1. Fun car. In the process of building a new one. Quote
Gazlay43 Posted December 14, 2006 Posted December 14, 2006 I picked this car up about a month after I sold the last one: Mid-engine LS1. Fun car. In the process of building a new one. Dude that thing is sik Where did u get it? Quote
Crowdog Posted December 17, 2006 Posted December 17, 2006 Dude that thing is sik Where did u get it? Built by Fabrications Unlimited. It will be for sale soon. I'm building a new car. Quote
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