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  1. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Thank you Dan, I am OCD about details which is a good thing considering the speed I'm chasing. Was the event you did the Silver State Classic? That's on my list of events I have to do, probably should just say bucket list :)
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    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Yes, the fuel system is all -12 with a -10 return. Might be a little overkill but I would hate to make it to 274 and find out the reason was that the fuel lines were too small.
  3. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Progress continues and its the last fine details that seem to take the longest. I think it won't be much longer before we are ready to start it up.
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    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Cold side pipes reworked to fit the new Gen 4 Heads/Intake from Prefix, everything will be coated once all the tig work is completed.
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    Ballenger Headers for Gen 4

    I have a set of Ballenger headers I took off of my 2010 Viper. They are in great condition. If you have any questions please ask. I can package for shipment anywhere in US. Asking $1300.00. Thanks, David
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    Fuel Rails for Sale

    I have a set of fuel rails for a Gen 3 for sale. They are -12 AN fittings, made by Prefix, anodized blue, and custom made for my high WHP TT Viper. I used them for a few dyno runs and maybe 10 miles before I decided to go to Gen 4 heads/intake. Cost was $1200+ and I'm asking $500. Please let me...
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    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Headers are coming together. Gearhead is modifying a set of American Racing Headers to fit up to the hot side. They will have to modify both the hot and cold side to make everything work. We went with 1.875" primaries as 2" was too tight of a fit.
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    The Quest for 275 MPH

    The car uses Motec and is tuned by Chris Delgato out of Prospeed over in TX.
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    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Here is Blucifer getting engine installed.
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    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Here are the valve covers showing the coil packs will mount. We machined a hex rod for the mounting. The engine is going back in Blucifer now and hopefully all will go well this time around. Gearhead will make some custom headers with 2" primaries. I'm anxious to hear it running again.
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    stand alone ecu

    I ran a ProEFI system when I drove Blucifer to 252 MPH in 2020 and it worked great. I switched to a Motec system for the next attempt because the tuner is able to control so much more. If anyone has any interest I still have the ProEFI complete with the harness to piggyback off the Gen 3 ECU. I...
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    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Prefix made some custom billet valve covers for Blucifer. Since I decided to use the Gen 4 heads and intake I knew we would need new valve covers. The stock ones don't have the clearance for the Jesel rockers. In addition to being taller they also have threaded holes to mount the coil packs...
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    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Thank you for the offer, right now I think we have everything covered. Only possibility might be a need for someone with experience repacking the chutes. I'm waiting to see if person who helped before might be available. David
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    The Quest for 275 MPH

    We do that, use helicopter leading edge tape on every seam, headlights etc. It does make a big difference in how the air flows over the car. We also use a hydroscopic wax on body, glass etc, plus wipers are removed along with the mirrors. It all probably adds up to 3 to 5 mph I would think.
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    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Here are some pictures of the aero work, not sure if this will be the final version or not.
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    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Afternoon everyone, wanted to share update on Blucifer and where we are at in the process of getting ready for the 275 MPH attempt. I picked up the reworked engine at TKM on Jan 7th and the day before I picked up a brand new 6XDX sequential in Kannapolis NC. It's rated at 3000+ HP and 3000+...
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    DC Photo Shoots

    Definitely some great photos but the subject matter helps :)
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    The Quest for 275 MPH

    I'm definitely going to make some passes and adjust everything after I see what it feels like at 200, 225, and 250 before I go all in chasing 275 or more. We had planned on having various height spoilers, strakes etc to experiment with, even on the diffuser we will have different strakes to help...
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    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Here are some pictures of the vertical strakes on the quarter panels. We have some trim work still left to do to get them lined up with angle and height of the rear spoiler. Once these parts and others are done we will have them powder painted a satin black. At some point in the future I may...
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    The Quest for 275 MPH

    We keep working on trying to improve the aero. These are the fiberglass fog lamp close outs, he has 1 more layer of fiberglaass to do then off to paint. We will bolt the in from the back, and probably use helicopter tape when I run to make it even more aero.
  21. FST SNAKE

    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Afternoon Dean, the spoiler was just something we were experimenting with. I have an aero engineer who will start soon to help me with what works best for what I'm trying to do. He has already said that he will probably recommend a wing vs a spoiler. I've stopped any aero work for now until he...
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    The Quest for 275 MPH

    We have 2 vertical fins that are blind mounted on the roof in an effort to help direct the airflow and add some additional stability without adding drag. I may have a couple of different heights made and test them at various speeds to determine which might be the best for what I'm trying to do...
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    The Quest for 275 MPH

    Thanks for all the information and suggestions, I might need to discuss the tires and suspension with you in the future. We are in the process of putting the engine back together with a lot of new parts after the issue on the dyno and hope to have it back in the car soon. After that it's tuning...
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    The Quest for 275 MPH

    This is the spoiler for the rear hatch, I hope to just tighten up the rear a little bit once I get over 240 MPH.
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    The Quest for 275 MPH

    We started closing in the fog lamps with aluminum covers and making mounts to bolt them in to the same place the fog lamps bolt in but decided to go with fiberglass parts instead. The new close outs should be ready in a few days.

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