DIESEL BATTLE | Pikes Peak Hillclimb 2022
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- Seven years competing Pikes Peak doesn’t get easier but you’ve got to find a challenge that is unique and chase it! This is our attempt to beat the diesel record on the highest hillclimb in the world!
Special thanks to our relentless team, we not only created monster but built a brotherhood.
This diesel record dreams wouldn’t be possible without partners @Riffraffdiesel and our sponsors @motul @vibrantperformance @yokohamatire @vpfuels @garrettmotion @turbosmart & @kcturbos.
Pikes Peak International Hillclimb 2022 Livestream: Pikes Peak LIVE Presented by Mobil 1
Announcers: TANNER FOUST JAROD DEANDA
Additional Shooters:
Kevin Parlett, Kurtis Summers & Jeremy Lynnsong
Song: Six Days War - COLONEL BAGSHOT
Filmed and Edited by Judson Pryanovich
www.LYFEmotorsport.com
i watched every second of video y'all posted about this build. such an inspiration, such a rad car. sad to see it go this way for you this year. cant wait for y'all to take a record next year.
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Cummins baby!
@@jimbenton7191 yeah it wouldn't have made it past the starting line if it was a trash ass cummins
Inspiration for failure.
Who chose that wierdo music geez I'm glad I can fwd but holy crap
After so long... youtube finally made a good recommendation
This channel ever year or two makes a damn good documentary of their journey. Highly underrated.
@@adrianp3098 Every year or two? I'm not sure if that's supposed to be positive feedback or not...
Seriously, that got pinned? For shame.
@@themajesticmanic Well there’s not too many events they do and record. They do quality over quantity.
Agreed
"What happened?"
"We put a Powerstroke into a GTR and it didn't work."
I love this guy's attitude toward the whole situation. Can't wait to see them come back next year and crush the record.
that response from him got me too. Man, that positive attitude is something special
Hopefully with a Cummins instead of a powerchoke
@@JPizzy986 pffffffft... Stuff a Scania V8 the next time...
@@kornaros96 dam i had no clue that was a disel too 😂😂😂😂
*diesel my b hahahaha
The fact that you guys even had something that passed tech and participated is a accomplishment.
@Katrina Korolov Finding a hill that has the same loading for the same distance to failure will be a challenge. A flat race track may not provide the same dynamics. Dyno work may be the way to go.
@@phildavenport4150 rent a tower crane and rev it
i grew up in colorado springs and i prefered the pikes peak run when it was street vehicles before they started useing modified cars and trucks , it was a real driving race and not who spends the most money on their car
@@jeffreykidwell3335 The story of club motor racing world wide.
@@jeffreykidwell3335 Yup, was better when it was dirt too.
Wow this is one Hell of a story I stumbled across!!! Had no idea I just watched a 40min video it was so engrossing. Good Luck guys!!! Y’all gained a new subscriber and I’ll be keeping up with you guys on the next run. It’s like a hood book and I’m waiting for the next chapter to be written👍👍🤟🤟
Please change that MUSIC. It is horrendous.
this video was nuts, such high video production quality, you guys deserve a better reception for this honestly!
Seems they have it
...and they will!
unless they fail.. again
I agree, but also At the same time I can understand why they wouldn’t. I think an electric car was introduced a few years back. Electric cars presence in the pikes peak hill climb has increased every year from other groups. Now these guys show up with diesel conversions lmao. Personally, I love diesel conversion builds, but I can see why the hippies would get their panties in a bunch.
are you tellin me...i just watched a 40 minute video only to realize you had to pull the valve covers again?
These guys should have watched everything wrong with a 6.0 by DeBoss Garage 😂
The 6.0 is a very tunable and capable engine...when it works. That is when it works
Number one thing wrong with the 6.0 was it was a complex motor. Works great but takes mechanics with actual knowledge on the platform. Lots of stories of people dropping 10k plus dollars into them due to simple problems. If the shop doesn’t have a clue then they just throw parts at it.
@@jordainepenner6232 maybe... I think there's a reason why I never see them in tractor pulls idk what these guys where thinking
@@garnetdavey8776 yeah I think there's a couple of other great options they shoulda gone with.
@@garnetdavey8776 Look up Jesse Warren and Charlie Keeter.
2:19 Tech Day (Monday)
4:57 First Test + PPIR (Tuesday)
10:11 Qualifying and Issues (Wednesday)
15:26 Total Engine Failure (Thursday)
20:58 No Hope (Friday)
27:47 New Engine Fires (Saturday)
29:53 Race Day (Sunday)
Heres some video chapters if that interests you guys (song name six days war)
Monday 😉
🙏
whats the actual name of the song
@@tomikolnik2414 six days
That tune would make Gale Banks cry.
along the lines of my comment, when i saw the smoke I thought these boys are overheating before the summit. Coal is cool for an unloaded burnout but 11 minutes of it under load and there is no engine taking that.
One of the things I learned from him was that lean in diesels means cool, so no wonder so many people I've seen over the years rolling coal on their VAG 1.9TDI and then wondering why they were burning holes through pistons...
Just thought about commenting this😂
just existing makes gale banks cry hes a pussy
@@Stuntman175the 1.9 TDI is the best 4cil engine ever never heard of burned piston.
With that 6.0 powerstroke its a wonder yall even made it to the top...7.3 for life...
Bruh ain't nobody spending twice the amount of money for the same amount of horsepower from a 7.3 lmao
A 6.0 is such a strong engine. Thing sounds like a jet 😂
Guys, please. NEVER. EVER. GIVE. UP. Never ever give up on this record, and never give up on Frank. She is an absolute monster and I will be here to see her claim that record she is owed. I mean come on, 20 seconds faster than ole Smokey on the first section? IT’S RIGHT THERE GUYS! JUST DON’T GIVE UP ON HER. I’m so in love with this build, and the vision behind the team. All of y’all are super talented awesome people, and the work ethic is absolutely awe inspiring. That week was hell I’m sure, but let that fire forge a race car to claim that record. A Powerstroke Diesel GTR is something I never knew I needed until I came across ol Frank the Tank. Need more Frank merch and I can’t wait to see y’all this year!
38:12 that “hmmf” was such a mellow reaction to such a monumentally maddening moment. Props to Cole for staying cool. 🤜🏼🤛🏼
Next year is going to be lit for your team with a year of testing and refinement under your belt, but now your competition has a target to aim for 😉
For real right!? The second I heard that motor chug I yelled FUCH🤣🤣 so calm. At that point his brain probably wasn't even working hardly from lack of sleep. Prob comprimised equivalent to if not more so than driving drunk. Sleep deprivation is nasty
At that point after trying the engine so many times, he was probably resigned to his fate. It's the point at which you just have to laugh at such galling bad luck (at the same spot as qualifying, after all) because there's nothing else to do.
@@SmallBlogV8 yeah he for sure took his anger out on the starter, he was turning that thing over like crazy i bet he did it triple the amount than they showed. Very humbled HMMph
You guys tried something that was just absolutely bat crap crazy and made it work for the most part. Most people would just give up at the point it all came apart (literally from the sound of it,) but you guys, especially Cole are only mildly discouraged and are going to learn from this and do it all again next year. I'll definitely be watching the day Cole takes Frank up the mountain and smokes the diesel record.
why not go for a v6 3.0t tdi or v8 4.2 tdi? would likely be more reliable under throttle in the curves, (while being waaaay lighter and having stock applications that bolt up to a zf8hp awd trans) i understand they are more complicated but having worked on 6.0's, 7.3's, cummins, dura's, i feel it would fit the application better and still be weird....
Because Americans can’t think of anything else then American junk
@@martinandersson5278 im an American mechanic and im the one that thought of it
The powerplant wasn't the issue the rich tune was, you can't run those EGT's for an 11 min run.
dry sump oil setup for next year and a giant oil cooler externally cooled by nitrous or co2... man I blew my timing belt on my supercharged truck earlir this year and know that no compression cranking sound well..
Dry sump; yup, I was thinking the same thing. The tight corners and the angle of the engine is most likely killing the engine 😢
Awesome build get rid of the 6.0 power stroke and put a OM606. That would be cool.
I want to see the documentary about the engineering of Cole’s teeth 😎
The video production was out of this world. A lot of props goes to the team for having such amazing dedication and perseverance. Next year, you guys will crush that record!
Just put in a om606 engine and you can get that hill all day long. Great work.
Better to take 320 cdi engine like Black Smoke Racing.th-cam.com/video/QXJK4wvvTt8/w-d-xo.html
Lyfe Motorsport is the most determined and coolest team. You guys do amazing work. You had seen what it could do, 20 second up in first sector.
Look Jett racing, they built extremely wild compound turbo 4g63 Mitsubishi lancer Evo with 2000 horsepower, wild stuff considering it's a 2 liter 4 cylinder engine, 6 seconds for quarter mile be wild as hell
Cole was the only person I lost a race to in high school and I don’t even feel bad about it. Seeing this is awesome.
Was it a foot race?
@@r7kelley553 Potato sack race. very competitive stuff.
Blinded him with his smile 😃
@@1STGeneral I doubt he had those fake teeth back then
The engine builders they relied on to build second engine to relieve some stress from them dug em deeper into the hole. Their guilt look when the engine would not have compression, the'yre lucky the valves didn't make contact. I was wishing the it was the starter not fully engaging. It sucks it ended the way it did but have to learn from mistake make proper adjustments and there's next year.
35:23 made me laugh when he says everyone in the crowd was losing it and only a handful of people cheered out of the hundreds there 🤣
💀that is messed up
I,thought The same exact thing ! got a good laugh. I,would like to see Gale Banks do a video on this video. How do you not Know that all of your Oil is going to Gravitate towards the rear of The Pan for God sakes !
I know rite! But still awesome, besides putting engine in w wrong pushrods especially a diesel @22 to1 comp, cool vid!
This car runs global warming tears.
Well done to everyone involved. Looking forward to this journey. Also, major props on the actual making of the video. Nice work. -Ben
How do I go about joining a crew I'd just like to work pits man 😭🤘💪 I'll gladly wipe dust off tires or be the coffee getter whatever is needed lmao
To hear that monster take off. My god you guys are amazing! Keep up the amazing work. I can not wait for next year and see you guys break record!
Love the video, but brothers the soot on the intro pic is a problem. This is why the epa is coming down on all the industry. Please be smart about what's posted. And thanks for the great content!!
I was confused when they said they had another engine, then proceeded to build Up a separate engine, with apparently different length pushrods? Having a back up engine normally means it’s ready to go, not a block and components that needs to be assembled at 2 AM while experimenting with seemingly random changes. The oil system modifications makes sense, but whose bright idea was it to change the pushrod length to the point where the engine wouldn’t even make compression?
Anyways, impressive work all around in spite of the confusing aspects. Why such a short time to get things ready? Maybe they just got the idea to compete in pikes Peak a few weeks before the event? With all that stress, rushed and exhausted crew, I would have waited till next year and done it with plenty of practice and confidence. Also a few miles on the odometer/racetrack so you know it’s reliable?
That’s probably why I’m not setting any records LOL
I’m not at the end of the video yet, maybe they just had such a crazy and great idea that they win in spite of all the hardships. Can’t wait to find out! If they don’t do it this year, I’m excited to see what happens next year.
Yeah. I've been in that situation before, only with race boats. There is no substitute for getting the build done about a month before the event, and having time to work out the bugs. Don't try to build the fastest machine possible the first time out. Just build something that will go the distance.
Now that's the American never-say-die spirit. good luck next year. I'll be rooting for you!
I remember how i was watching the live stream and laughed with comentators how they said "it sounds strange...gtr but we hear a diesel" and i realized that something more different i never heard and see that my brain wont processed it.. :D but it was a really sad to see that you guys didn't make it to the top...hope for the next year! greetings from the czech republic!
Oil starvation from g forces on that particular corner? Lots of track cars deal with this same issue. Maybe bad oil pan design?
Heartbreaking to hear her putter out on that corner, but before that ... WHAT A MONSTER!!!! I wish i didn't have to wait a whole year to see chapter 2.
is there a category called "sootless"?
that would be a new challenge to "max out" the power without wasting fuel
all that black smoke is wasted potential
Awesome story you guys will make it next year and the overcoming of the sleepless times and let downs makes you stronger. Stay motivated and humble. Greetings from Okinawa Japan
too much compressor power on the cylinders that increased with the altitude levels damaging the engine pistons. These guys should have figured out this issue on the first engine failure
What a great documentary of a bunch of guys with a coal burning dream trying to do something normal people would think is crazy. Amazing struggle, Amazing effort, Amazing Filmography. Can't wait for part 2.
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I can’t believe it took them so long I was able to identify the problem right away .. it’s a 6.0 powerstroke
Absolutely love watching this team with each passing year!!!!!
You guys epitomize team work! Having experienced many years in and around Formula and GT racing, the dedication and determination to succeed you guys displayed was up wit the best. Best wishes for next year's attempt. I will be watching.
Why use the powerstroke when you have so many other different selections from Germany and other American diesels?
Lesson learned... never use a powerstroke to set records😁 Why didn't you use a 6000 rpm Banks Duramax instead? Pretty much proven technology.
Do yall think it was because if the weather or elevation level? Because it weird it happened in the same spot 🤔
The level of communication and commitment from your team is applauded!!
My heart goes out to you folks. Thanks for sharing your highest highs and lowest lows.
🙂
The fact that a guy who's named Cole drives a diesel on pikes peak just makes my day.
Rollin Cole on pikes peak 😂👍
Cummins power would roll coal but that other brand tried
@@1STGeneral the ones that make it up pikes peak are the ones taking it to the max. Y'all can keep cumming and stroking down at the bottom of the hill.
Not usually a fan of diesel builds but this one is just too cool to not love. Great work guys. Love seeing the struggle and not just the race. Really encapsulates the hard times the teamwork needed to make dreams come true.
Western Champion did a Diesel Mustang and they worked most of the bugs out of it and it was a pretty nice car...I was shocked it got done. Yes the GT-R is a much smaller chassis but still... I'd like to see those two go toe to toe.
Dude, that car sounds fucking mint!!! Hell yeah diesel!!!
This is a prime example of even if you throw tons of high dollar parts at something it won't make up for the lack of thought process.....
someones gotta tell me the song they played with all the days in it.. i like that tune
after enough years of being a car enthusiast, there's only so many things that make you go "wow". i feel like i've seen it all, from 2jz minivans to aero monsters at tsukuba, true gods driving through the nurburgring, and this build just got added to the list. awe inspiring. such a sick build!
You should look at the history of insane cars built just for pikes peak in this tradition of massive aero kits and monster HP.
@Karl with a K nobody cares. Stop bitching on TH-cam, start a business, make millions, help who YOU want to help and stop trying to force an opinion on others when it's obviously not welcome.
@Karl with a K They added more to society throughout their life and continue to do so, more so than you most probably ever will. They worked hard and were rewarded big, now enjoy what they worked for. Wheres the issue?!
@Karl with a K Jesus, youre delusional. In order to amass the wealth needed to fund this, hard work is imperative. The idea that they must not have worked hard because they now have time to live their dream is flawed in every possible way. One that has been able to collect wealth, if over one or multiple generations, adds more value to society than the average worker. Considering that hes not multi billionaire out of touch with life, the most likely conclusion on how wealth was amassed is through entrepreneurship. It adds to society in various ways, ranging from innovation, more tax income to the government, to creating workplaces, most likely decreasing unemployment to an extent. There are so many factors you refuse to consider due to your narrow view dictated by jealousy and a lack of understanding.
The best recommendation I ever got, thx yt
Trust me duramax swap it and you won’t be disappointed
What a joke! I’ve never seen such ignorance from what are supposed to be professional car guys. The first engine failure with them wondering why the engine wouldn’t turn over was ridiculous. Anyone with any experience would’ve figured right away that it was major internal damage. Trying to turn it over with a 5 foot cheater bar was one of the dumbest things I’ve seen. If you can’t turn it over with a standard 1/2 inch breaker bar then it should be obvious. Oil starvation would also be an obvious reason on any engine in those conditions. I mean it’s crazy they wasted all that time and money with such little knowledge. And then the second engine had no compression because of the wrong pushrods? That’s even more ridiculous! Who builds an engine and then doesn’t at least turn it over by hand to verify it turns over with compression? Unbelievable! I can’t believe the stupid mistakes that would only be made by complete amateurs. I can’t believe the huge waste of money and time because of the lack of experience or just plain ignorance. WOW! What a disgrace! Might as well have been the three stooges in there.
Where's your racecar?
As an onlooker all I can think is - thank you for posting such an authentic video! I grew up in Security and ever since my first hike up Barr Trail to the summit (1974) to watch racers like you I love watching race teams compete on the mountain. Thanks again for what you do!
This is why I love hill climb cars! The builds are totally insane! Who would ever ever thought to swap a diesel in a gtr? 🤯🤘🔥 what an amazing video!
This is what Living Lyfe is all about. Hats off to the Hole team!
What did u find after the 2nd engine failure? Did you baffle the oil pan to prevent the oil from moving away from the pickup tube during high g turns?
Yes does anyone know what the issue was? Left me on pins an needles here!
Most dry sump engines have a windage tray and baffles that keep oil in scavenger section , and I would have had a scavenger pickup right in the back
Awesome stuff guys! As a big 6.0 enthusiast and local to PPIHC, great to see you guys out here to break the diesel record with a 6.0! Also if you guys ever need last minute 6.0 parts while your at here next year, holler I have a ton of spare 6.0’s and extra parts. Can’t wait to see the Frank 6.0 next year!
It seems like all fans of the PS 6.0 have a ton of spares.
it is a very good looking car for something like this. my thought , the oil pan that was taken off looks like it holds 2 quarts at best. the narrow channel in he pan looks to be good at keeping oil where it needs to be in turns, but not hills. i've only had one diesel an 01 duramax which takes 2.5 gallons of oil. with that tiny oil pan, i really think that the engine just does not have enough capacity to keep constant oil flow. hope they get it figured out.
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29:23 - You know everyone has had more than enough when the engine cranks up and nobody even cracks a smile.
lets put the worlds most unreliable diesel engine in a car
Eagerly awaiting the comeback......
6 ads really?
And I'm only half way through
Yeah no
What a contrast in driving style! Most flat track racers drive on the edge of control. This guy had only 1 hay bale every half mile! He was taking those outside corners REAL CAREFUL! "Let's go fast, but live to drive again!"
6.0 reliability issues...no one is surprised.
what happened?/ Did the elevation effect the engine?
The fact that they chose one of the least reliable diesel motor ever and made it work is astonishing
Bet a duramax would have made it up😂
Revs way too low on that corner...
Should've picked a Cummins 😁
like teh car dont like the video
Good luck in next year!
Goodness that turbo sings so beautifully.
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Never left a comment before! This build is awesome! I love it! Great job guys! Great video! I hope you guys break the diesel record next year 🏁🍾. By the way you guys hiring? I can send a resume 😅. Lol Seriously though! 🤔
You guys will get it! 2023
Why did you all go,for the 6.0 not the 7.3 or the new 6.7?
That much smoke you’re all sure that engine isn’t running to rich?
You actually look a little stressed and tired, don't worry about the comments of " we want more of this" and "we more of that" you make great content and your viewers and fans will happily wait for more quality content. Only way that's possible is that your doing it at your own pace. Rest up mate love your work!
THE REAL KING DIESEL YGY
Watching from France. If you have a Diesel car, a Good Dieselist, is someone you might cross paths with once , or twice, if you're lucky, in a lifetime. And if you do, you'll notice it right away, if he touched your car!
Fuck PlayStation with this license! How many years have we gone without Pikes Peak because they are sitting on this license and doing nothing with it
Pikes Peak brought to you by 1999s Gran Turismo 2!!!!
Just watching the preview I though "lets watch these boys overheat" Black smoke = high EGT's not the recipe for success on an endurance challenge.
You boys clean up your AFR and get that heat under control and you have this.
just ford things
2023 it's going to be EVERYONE who worked on it to celebrate sub 10 minute time, just on weather and slicks starting, fog and dew, and into sun she's flying...
So prayers for clear from start to finish and I GARRENTEE SUB 10 MINUTES OR JUST OVER...THAT'S ON THE 20 SECOND LEAD ON HARDEST PART HALF BLIND. FAST BUT NOT YOUR FAST...ALL IT IS IS 30 SECONDS PER SECTOR...YOU GUY'S ACHIEVED SOMETHING EVEN THOUGH YOU DIDN'T FINISH. YOU LITTERLY KNOW MORE NOW ABOUT IT THAN EVER BEFORE..SAME CORNER MEANS OIL NOT FIXED OR GAS IS DOING SAME THING AS OIL, TIGHT UPHILL CORNER AND AGAIN, BUT OIL PAN FIXED!! LOOK INTO HOW THE TRUCKS, BIG TANKERS STOP FUEL FROM SLOPPING WHEN GOING UP OR DOWN HILL AND STOPPING THE RIG, THEY DEVELOPED THE INSIDE INTO SAY 8 COMPARTMENTS AND HAD HOLES SO WHEN FILLING UP GARAGE AND GOING TO NEXT NOTHING CHANGED AGAIN WITH STOPPING AND THE WEIGHT ALL GOING TO FRONT, UPHILL THE WEIGHT GOES BACK, ID GO AND SEE THE WAY THERE MADE BECAUSE IF OIL WAS DOING THIS, SO TO WAS YOUR FUEL....
WAITING FOR NEXT YEAR, PLEASE STICK WITH THIS COMBINATION BECAUSE YOU LEARNED FROM IT..
CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR PERFORMANCE AT BOTTOM. MY HEART WAS TICKING FASTER THAN USUAL BECAUSE OF THE MANY PROBLEMS SOLVED AND SAME CORNER...YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW GUYS.....
Being well versed in powersmoke, powerjoke,powernope/hope 6.0ltr diesel engine: WHY? I cannot fathom the choice to use that engine. They're horribly and notoriously prone to failure for so so sooooooo many reasons. I truly hate these engines and that is because I've worked on them for ,days,weeks and now years. They are the worst, bar none.
Cummins, duramax (peppered with their own issues) hell a little Gallumparo Isuzu are all better engines. Moving on from the "why" I cannot help but laugh and feel bad for you guys all at once. "Electrical problems " he said..... SHOCKER. THE FICM,TCM,ECM coms and system are so fkn awful. That said and moving forward, you guys built a cool car. It could be FAST ASF if you ever get the powerjoke kinks worked out and I hope you do. Best wishes, Godspeed, & Good luck.
15min in; Wow, it truly is a Powerstroke build. It doesn't work. Should've used an actual commercial Diesel, like a Cummins. Seriously, outside of F-650s, F-750s, and Blue Bird Schoolbuses, does the Powerstroke have any other medium-duty truck applications? Meanwhile the same Cummins engine you find in Dodge Rams, is in Freightliner medium duty trucks, Farm Tractors, Bulldozers, Backhoes, Excavators, there might even be a forklift with the current model engine, etc. Different sized injectors and turbos per application, but still the same base motor. Like there's a reason people use Cummins Diesels for their monster builds, and it's not Mopar.
I'll start with I am thoroughly enjoying the impressive show you put on with frank. Now the car is totally together you can focus on the motor. And ther other weak leaks that show up in the long chain of success. Only lady luck can say whether you are hafe way or just around the corner.
Needs 1 more smaller stage of turbo for down low/ mid range rpm. Guessing ~1000hp 2k tq a pair of Garrett g660s =1 s375
also a manual valve body or Allison 1000 medium duity programs for better rpm control. ( tcc locked at 25mph unlock at 15 it held my 7k lb ¾t coming down pikes peak in manual mode only using the brakes in the hairpins up top)
Long time on the brakes then bang? Data logs? banks idash or similar if your current ecm dose not already do it.
Well now I feel like a challenge has been issued.
I was already planning on building a dual rear wheel '71 - '74 Plymouth Satellite, and since I wanted to stay Mopar I was going to go Cummins, but now I feel like I need to pay some homage to the R32 - R34 Skyline and make it AWD, as well.
The extra width should provide plenty of room for aero improvements. Maybe I'll make it look like a hypothetical 1971 Plymouth Superbird. Dually. Diesel. Yeah, OK, that one petered out pretty fast at the end... ;)
I feel like the driver can´t properly judge when to brake, like he brakes waaay before the turn and goes around corners in a way that feels as it´s his first time to the track. I am probably wrong but I just feel this way. Also HOW DID YOU MANAGE TO BREAK A DIESEL ENGINE? those things are by design much stronger than gasoline engines lol. I guess if you had prepared the car properly at least you would have arrived at the finish line. At least you now have experience in what not to do xd, next time will surely be better ;)
What are the specs of that Engine.
I find it a bad choice for chasing a record.
For a race car It very heavy of an engine.
Something like Mercedes OM606 With a DieselMaken Tune 500Hp 750 Nm torque at half the weight would kill that on the track unless its a 800-900 Hp tune.
Also its a Straight six 3 liter has unrivaled reliability and Gets to 500hp on Stock internals. Much more narrow and much more reliable than a powerstroke.
I was watching sparks blowing out with the exhaust during qualifying, and knew the engine was eating itself. Dang.
I hate to be negative but what did you guys expect, you used the worst P.O.S. diesel motor known to modern man, a 6.0 Powerstroke! Wow! Hopefully the next motor won't be another 6.0 PowerJoke, knowing it's lack luster reputation. How about the 6.4 PowerStroke, or will it not fit? If that's the case then what's wrong with a Cummins? IDK but for God sake damn near any diesel out there is a better choice than a 6.0 Powerstroke...
Digging this video but dude … RiffRaff Diesel Performance … that logo is hideous. Why would you use Papyrus font from Windows PowerPoint? Sorry I’m a graphic designer and you guys can do WAYYY better than that cheap hideous looking logo. DM me let’s talk and develop you a logo that actually reflects and represents your racing businesses vs looking cheap and outdated. #designmatters
Good documentary, one which begs several questions: #1) Why the 6.0 versus the 6.7 chosen? #2) Was the latest 10 speed transmission used? #3) With a massive an engine up front, and in a 2wd vehicle, understeer will be a major issue. So, why wasn't a mid engine design chosen? #4) Has the cause of failure at the same point been identified? If yes, WHAT is it? (Given failure occurred at the same location, one might guess that the air pressure/density is a factor affecting fuel pressure/delivery or a MAP programming issue.)
An amazing car. The crew must have had the most exhausting fun ever to build and run this. But the car looks like they applied the Idea of the engineers of the 1989 Audi 90 IMSA GTO. Becasue they had to stick to a "Mass Produced Car" and found that by regulation they only need the roof panel to be original like the series. What I want to say is that this GTR does not look like a GTR, except the grill.
I might be even more frustrated than you guys.
Remember that to finish first you first have to finish.
Your weak link is obvious. Choose a proven power plant. Banks Duramax or OM648 will get you what you're seeking. Would already have done. Either way, for the twists and turns of pikes peak, you're boosting way too late and over fuelling most of the time. Very much looks like a tractor pulling setup. All that smoke should tell you that it's been done way wrong. The stresses the engine internals are made to endure in its current setup are simply unsustainable as you have proven yourself. Change to a different setup or change the engine type, ideally both.
Dude, first mistake…..6.0 ford! 5.9 twin turbo Cummins, valve cover is on top! Love the vid, love the work you guys put into all of it, R35 diesel is a masterpiece!! Congrats though, going to make history!!
Why dont they just use a engine from Monster Tajima's Shop Nissas Has never won a Pikes Peak Unlimited thats Sad af Godzilla More like Godzuki lol Hey that sounds like it could work GodZuki with Monster's V6 Twin Turbo from The SX4 thats money!
So I don't know about anything prior to this video..but... the issues about going uphill instead of "flat" like a drag racer to me doesn't seem as much of an issue as Up AND Left and right. I've raced cars at PIR with looong sweepers that, if you starved it of oil, you were gonna lunch it. Do you have a telemetry of oil pressure and temp? Did you, or were you allowed to, use an accusump? Did you, or are you allowed to, use that with/and/or/without a dry sump? Was the 2nd failure also oil starvation? Anyhow if you solve those problems and retain sponsorship/funding for next year you'll whack the record so hard it won't know what hit it.
So… Fabrication slash building cars equals f****** stupid hats with ears tucked. Damn that’s lame all the way