For Diesel fans

[bornwild]

Yesterday, looking at autoblog, I came across this nice little website for diesel fanatics.

http://www.dieselpowermag.com/index.html

It's quite an interesting read, though in pure American style, quite non-technical also. Nevertheless it does have some technical articles.

Few interesting things I saw is this 2006 Dodge Ram 3500 with 766bhp at the wheels....:D Using only about 23mpg(if I remember correctly this equates to about 10/100km?!)
http://www.dieselpowermag.com/features/dodge/0809dp_2006_dodge_ram_3500/index.html

Also, worlds quickest diesel powered dragster running a 6.99s quarter-mile
http://www.dieselpowermag.com/news/0807dp_cummins_diesel_dragster/index.html

And this article about tuning some diesels, where they got 260kW at the wheels via rather simple tunes
http://www.dieselpowermag.com/tech/dodge/0809dp_59l_vs_67l_cummins_turbo_diesel/cummins_turbo_diesel_fuel_injection.html

And that's all using American diesel tech...imagine if they started using some Euro tech diesels, such as the twin-turbo 3.0l from BMW or twin-turbo 2.0l from Merc which produces 500Nm already in stock form!

Boy oh boy

[SSS_Hoon]

Then add LPG for even more tourqe/power....


This is a oiler post why am i posting in here, must be home time....

SSS_Hoon

[bornwild]

I just checked out some of the video clips on there...those guys are running 12-13s quarter-miles average with their 2.0 tonne trucks!!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!!! :D:D:D:D

[GodsKnight]

I just checked out some of the video clips on there...those guys are running 12-13s quarter-miles average with their 2.0 tonne trucks!!!!!! HOLY SHIT!!!!! :D:D:D:D


I swear my uncles truck does 12-13secs down Buli Pass

[dieselhead]

Shit, the best I got in my oiler was 14.85 for the quarter mile... Need LPG, right now :)

[glider]

heres my favorite Hi-Po diesel

http://www.bandag.com.au/thebandagbullet.htm


Engine: Detroit Diesel with two V8 92’s fitted with two blowers, four turbo chargers and injected nitrous oxide. The original 75mm injectors have been increased to 210 pistons, con rods, crankshafts and camshaft have been balanced. Cylinders heads and air boxes have been ported and polished.

Capacity: 25 litres or 1500 cubic inches.

Output: 2200hp at 300rpm which can be boosted to 2800hp with the use of nitrous oxide.

[Wraith]

Some very impressive numbers there, that's for sure, but I don't like any of the vehicles...

Now time to get something like that happening in nice looking and affordable sports cars :)