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“How fast can you go?” It’s a simple question, but endlessly complicated by the details that come out. Rather than drag racing, which is how fast you can complete a set distance, land speed racing is simply and purely based on the overall top speed a vehicle can achieve. Mechanical and aerodynamics are the only limitations. And since they are, the machines that partake in the pursuit of speed are truly amazing.Speed Demon Racing brought their car, and one of their extra engines to the guys at Hoonigan to check out how they use LS power to get to those top speeds. Interestingly, the engine at the beginning of the video is different in a little way from the engine that sits in the car a little later on, but more about that later.Displacing 443 cubic inches (7.3 liters), this engine is based on modern LS engine architecture, but isn’t really related to the LS at all. In fact, one of the members of Speed Demon Racing is quotes as saying, “the thing about an engine like this is that there will be not one single bolt, nut or component that was built by the OEM manufacturer. These are purpose-built.” Well, considering they produce 2,620 horsepower, they better be. Though, the team at Speed Demon Racing elaborates that the bottom end design is clearly LS. ALSO SEE: Camaro SS 1LE vs. Mustang GT Performance Pack: All-American Sportscars Similar to some half mile race cars that make absurd amounts of power, this car also has a form of traction control directly tied into its engine management system. Regulation of up to 65 PSI from the pro-mod drag racer style 88mm turbos is progressive in order to keep the tires from spinning as the car approaches its top speed. Interestingly, that engine, which is situated in the car itself, is different from the one that was in the Hoonigan’s studio. After all, they run a few different classes with this car, and the way the car chassis and engine accessories are designed, they can swap engines in about one hour. #gallery-3 { margin: auto; } #gallery-3 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-3 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-3 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ <br style="clear: both" />
Date written: September 28, 2018
More of this article on the LS1 Tech website
ID: 13497
“How fast can you go?” It’s a simple question, but endlessly complicated by the details that come out. Rather than drag racing, which is how fast you can complete a set distance, land speed racing is simply and purely based on the overall top speed a vehicle can achieve. Mechanical and aerodynamics are the only limitations. And since they are, the machines that partake in the pursuit of speed are truly amazing.Speed Demon Racing brought their car, and one of their extra engines to the guys at Hoonigan to check out how they use LS power to get to those top speeds. Interestingly, the engine at the beginning of the video is different in a little way from the engine that sits in the car a little later on, but more about that later.Displacing 443 cubic inches (7.3 liters), this engine is based on modern LS engine architecture, but isn’t really related to the LS at all. In fact, one of the members of Speed Demon Racing is quotes as saying, “the thing about an engine like this is that there will be not one single bolt, nut or component that was built by the OEM manufacturer. These are purpose-built.” Well, considering they produce 2,620 horsepower, they better be. Though, the team at Speed Demon Racing elaborates that the bottom end design is clearly LS. ALSO SEE: Camaro SS 1LE vs. Mustang GT Performance Pack: All-American Sportscars Similar to some half mile race cars that make absurd amounts of power, this car also has a form of traction control directly tied into its engine management system. Regulation of up to 65 PSI from the pro-mod drag racer style 88mm turbos is progressive in order to keep the tires from spinning as the car approaches its top speed. Interestingly, that engine, which is situated in the car itself, is different from the one that was in the Hoonigan’s studio. After all, they run a few different classes with this car, and the way the car chassis and engine accessories are designed, they can swap engines in about one hour. #gallery-3 { margin: auto; } #gallery-3 .gallery-item { float: left; margin-top: 10px; text-align: center; width: 50%; } #gallery-3 img { border: 2px solid #cfcfcf; } #gallery-3 .gallery-caption { margin-left: 0; } /* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes/media.php */ <br style="clear: both" />
Date written: September 28, 2018
More of this article on the LS1 Tech website
ID: 13497
