This is an Unlimited Spec. race truck (a Trophy Truck with limited displacement/horsepower engine) entry running sealed Chevy LS3 525HP motor, 8 into 1 exhaust, Turbo 400 Trans with underdrive. Most run a 10" third with jumbo 36 spline, 2-5/16" dia. 300m axle shafts. Wheel bolt pattern is...
I only have a cursory understanding of the current Ford V8 offerings. Which V8 would be the
best fit for the Bronco? I know the Coyote V8 has very wide physical dimensions because of the DOHC design. Would it physically fit the Bronco engine bay?
Why would anyone do that to an old historical race truck? I would spend that $1.7million on two state of the art Mason AWD trophy trucks with 1100hp big block power plants and go racing. It would certainly be alot more fun than getting thrashed around in an old 1970's off-road racing dinosaur...
I will love to see what you and the guys at Whipple come up with for the 392Rubicon and the numbers it puts down.
I've installed 2 whipple kits in the past. Whipple's kits are very complete down to the hose clamp.
There were sure alot of Jeep Gladiators (group of 20) on John Bull trail in Big Bear two weekends ago looking like they were having alot of fun. Thankfully my group of 2 came upon them at the end of the trail and not the beginning. I was impressed how well the long wheelbase Gladiators...
Whoever is responsible for pushing Jeep to produce the 392 Rubicon; All I can say is Thank You! The 392/Rubicon has been one of my funnest street legal vehicles to date; both on and off-road!! Something that not many seem to bring up in these us vs. them discussions, and is very appealing to me...
My understanding is, a few years ago, Ford was paying out decent contingency money for winners in Trophy-Truck (Trick-Truck) with Ford badging and Ford resembling bodies. So, the racers all wanted "Raptor" bodies and that's what the fiberglass guys built their molds around.
Both Luke and Bryce were in Mason Motorsports all wheel drive trophy trucks. Luke's truck is powered by a Kroyer 1100HP/ 555 Cu.In. Big Block Chevy. Not sure what engine package Bryce is running but probably 1100HP Big Block Chevy also. A Ford trophy truck is like a chupacabra...they don't...
I had a 2017 Raptor with the 3.5 twin tubro Ecoboost. The engine compartment was properly rigged and cleanly laid out . It did not have that "mess of spaghetti" Bronco engine compartment appearance. What the heck, Ford?
Safecraft offers a 10Lb. fire suppression system that is designed for race vehicles but could easily be installed in any vehicle. About $900.00. Could be worth it for the extra peace of mind. Your car could still burn to the ground but at least it gives you more time to get your loved ones...
A Gigavac 12volt sealed power contactor is what I use to control power to the winches. Rated at 500 amps. Part Number: GV200 BA. You can buy through Waytek Wire, Their Part No. 77078. $146.07ea. Works perfect. Also manufactured in the good old USA!
Thanks for making the video. The main take-away that I got from the video is: The Bronco is most capable and functional as designed and delivered from Ford. If you want to run larger tires and keep the off-road functionality, there are much better platforms to start with.
I heard that Geiser Bros. provided the labor and modifications on the 4600 class Ford Broncos. How much was that invoice on top of the $63,400 parts bill?
My sentiments exactly! Hi-Lift jacks are accidents waiting to happen or waiting to do paint and body damage when they tip over. Plus they are heavy and not easy to store. Bottle jack is gonna be the best solution for the lowest cost.
Fun Story... After 20 years of having a Hi-Lift...
4500 class cars ran a longer race course that included Jackhammer. 4600 class cars did not
run Jackhammer. Therefore, the better finish times for the 4600 cars. Jackhammer is one of the most difficult trails in JV and takes approx. 7 hours to run in a non-racing situation.