Ford V6 Challenge - Times Inside

8secSplash · Jun 01 2004, 07:56pm

As some know, Micah, Doug, Gerry and myself went to Michigan for the Ford V6 Challenge this past weekend. First of all I have to say that Fred and the guys at Livernois Motorsports are/were super nice. Their facility is awsome. Saturday was the show and shine along with some dyno runs. After 2 Rangers popping head gaskets on it, I was kind of scared to put mine on!

Well the time came and once the pull started it only made it to about 4500-4800rpm and started acting up, we stopped and checked everything and tried again but this time was even worse. Even though things were not right with the pull it made 259rwhp and 391rwtq. The dyno was a "Mustang" dyno and is one of the most acurate chassis dyno there is. The guy at Livernois told us that compared to a DynoJet (which will generaly show approx 15-20% higher numbers), there is nothing more acurate. So having that in mind compared to my old engine I was very happy with the increase in power even with the thing not running right.

Now to the track. The dyno problem was taken care of but I now was back to running the stock rev limiter, so I was not able to step it up to see if it would go faster. First round of qualifying I ran a 12.38. I skipped second round and was going to do third but due to weather we didnt have a third so I ended up number 2 qualifyer in the heads up class. In first round of eliminations, and the last of the event, I ran a new best of a 7.620@88.09mph (1/8th) and ended the run at a 12.263@102.89mph with a 1.5360ft!

All in all, the weekend was a blast but did suck with the rain ending the race early.

Jimmy

doctorj928 · Jun 01 2004, 08:36pm

wow thats awsome jimmy lets see that thing in the 11's those torque numbers are insane do you have any video of your runs i would love to see them

jeff

Rutt · Jun 01 2004, 11:54pm

Awesome numbers there Jimmy!!
It looks like I missed a good one but it sounds like you really did well. Too bad mother nature had to break things up a bit early.
Keep up the good work, those torque numbers are very impressive. I bet it'll top 400rwtq with a little tuning/tweaking.
Indeed, an awesome example of 4.0L power!!!

PhoenixCustoms · Jun 02 2004, 07:50am

Great times there.....Man this is making me sick......I wanted to go to but the girl just isnt ready........Man those times are great......Well to bad about the weather.........Getum next year

8secSplash · Jun 02 2004, 08:44pm

Once I get the rev limiter taken care of, I'll put it back on the dyno just to see what kind of numbers it will put down.....11's here I come!

Jimmy

**Zoom** · Jun 02 2004, 10:08pm

It's hard to imagine a Ranger hitting the 11's, but it looks like you've got a great chance of doing it Jimmy. Awesome for a 4.0 powered truck.

On second thought, that would be awesome for a V8 powered truck.

Jun 01 2004, 07:56pm	#1
8secSplash Pro 4.0 Motorsports Join Date: May 2002 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 652 Friends: (6)	Ford V6 Challenge - Times Inside As some know, Micah, Doug, Gerry and myself went to Michigan for the Ford V6 Challenge this past weekend. First of all I have to say that Fred and the guys at Livernois Motorsports are/were super nice. Their facility is awsome. Saturday was the show and shine along with some dyno runs. After 2 Rangers popping head gaskets on it, I was kind of scared to put mine on! Well the time came and once the pull started it only made it to about 4500-4800rpm and started acting up, we stopped and checked everything and tried again but this time was even worse. Even though things were not right with the pull it made 259rwhp and 391rwtq. The dyno was a "Mustang" dyno and is one of the most acurate chassis dyno there is. The guy at Livernois told us that compared to a DynoJet (which will generaly show approx 15-20% higher numbers), there is nothing more acurate. So having that in mind compared to my old engine I was very happy with the increase in power even with the thing not running right. Now to the track. The dyno problem was taken care of but I now was back to running the stock rev limiter, so I was not able to step it up to see if it would go faster. First round of qualifying I ran a 12.38. I skipped second round and was going to do third but due to weather we didnt have a third so I ended up number 2 qualifyer in the heads up class. In first round of eliminations, and the last of the event, I ran a new best of a 7.620@88.09mph (1/8th) and ended the run at a 12.263@102.89mph with a 1.5360ft! All in all, the weekend was a blast but did suck with the rain ending the race early. Jimmy __________________ 1994 Splash, Pro 4.0 Built 4.0, C-4 287rwhp and 451rwtq RPS November 2003 TOTM TRS February 2004 STOTM Best 1/8 mile: 7.49@90mph Best 1/4 mile: 12.10@105mph V6FC 2004 Lowest E/T-Nitrous V6FC 2006 Lowest E/T and Lowest 60ft V6FC 2008 Power Adder Class Winner and Lowest 60ft N/A SUCKS!

Jun 01 2004, 08:36pm	#2
doctorj928 Ranger Owner Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Spokane, Wa. Posts: 629 Friends: (0)	wow thats awsome jimmy lets see that thing in the 11's those torque numbers are insane do you have any video of your runs i would love to see them jeff __________________ 1993 Splash 3.0 Vulcan, Pioneer Deck/speaker system, Pair of jl audio w3 8" subs in Custom Enclosure/Box, custom billet grill , Clear corners, Altezza taillights, Fogs, Custom Cold Air Intake, Custom Ram air intake, Flowmaster 40 series, Dual exhaust, Custom Roll pan, Painted Interior, Custom Ranger Stainless Door Sills and Dash panel insert pieces, polished 18" boyd coddington smoothie 2's with Nitto NT 555 Rubber, DJM 3/4 drop, electric fan, pullies, rear end 8.8 with l/s beater truck 1990 ranger 2wd 2.3 5spd with only 83,000 miles bare bones no options just a beater with a heater

Jun 01 2004, 11:54pm	#3
Rutt Fish Raiser Truck Racer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: santaquin utah Posts: 1,464 Friends: (4)	Awesome numbers there Jimmy!! It looks like I missed a good one but it sounds like you really did well. Too bad mother nature had to break things up a bit early. Keep up the good work, those torque numbers are very impressive. I bet it'll top 400rwtq with a little tuning/tweaking. Indeed, an awesome example of 4.0L power!!! __________________ 1999 Ranger xlt 4x4 OHV4.0L/P+P 4.0 performance heads/ported lower intake/ported 95tm exhaust manifolds/5-speed auto w/B&M shift kit,Modine radiator,3.73Ls,63mmTB,Granatelli 70mm MAF LSJ MAF Adapter w/honda cone filter/custom bracket/splash guard/Lowe's 3in. pvc pipe intake-Apten Chip "DON'T JUST SING IT,BRING IT" Project "Strange Brew " started-Twin-Turbo 4.0l-'83 2wdReg cab Short bed Ranger-T-5/t-10/A4LD/c-4(haven't decided )

Jun 02 2004, 07:50am	#4
PhoenixCustoms 200Hp 223Trq Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Birmingham Alabama Posts: 317 Friends: (0)	Great times there.....Man this is making me sick......I wanted to go to but the girl just isnt ready........Man those times are great......Well to bad about the weather.........Getum next year __________________ White 2WD 2001 Ranger XLT Supercab 4.0V6 SOHC Auto Suspension: Belltech 3" 3" Drop with Nitro Drop Shocks, Belltech Rear Sway Bar, Energy Suspension Front Sway Bar Endlinks, Lakewood Ford Ranger Traction Bars, Energy Suspension Bushings, Power Slot Rotors, Hawk Perforamnce Pads Engine/Exaust/Ignition: MAC Intake, Gibson dual swept Side Exaust, JBA Headers, JBA Power Cables, Flex-A-Lite Electric Fan, Low Temp Thermostat DriveTrain: 5R55E, YourCovers.com Larger Trans Pan. MAC 8.8 Rearend Support Cover. Powertrax No-Slip Traction Locker Wheels/Tires: 18x9 Black FR500, Nitto 245/40/18 Exterior: TYC Carbon Fiber Tails. Access Roll Up Cover Stereo System: Too Much to List.. MORE TO COME SOON, CHANGING EVERY DAY, HAVE PICS UP SOON...... !!!!!!!WAR DAMN EAGLE!!!!!!

Jun 02 2004, 08:44pm	#5
8secSplash Pro 4.0 Motorsports Join Date: May 2002 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 652 Friends: (6)	Once I get the rev limiter taken care of, I'll put it back on the dyno just to see what kind of numbers it will put down.....11's here I come! Jimmy __________________ 1994 Splash, Pro 4.0 Built 4.0, C-4 287rwhp and 451rwtq RPS November 2003 TOTM TRS February 2004 STOTM Best 1/8 mile: 7.49@90mph Best 1/4 mile: 12.10@105mph V6FC 2004 Lowest E/T-Nitrous V6FC 2006 Lowest E/T and Lowest 60ft V6FC 2008 Power Adder Class Winner and Lowest 60ft N/A SUCKS!


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Jun 02 2004, 10:08pm	#6
Zoom Administrator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: WV Posts: 18,178 Friends: (32)	It's hard to imagine a Ranger hitting the 11's, but it looks like you've got a great chance of doing it Jimmy. Awesome for a 4.0 powered truck. On second thought, that would be awesome for a V8 powered truck. __________________ New here? Please read the Forum Rules 2003 Ranger XLT, 4x2, 4.0 SOHC, Auto, 3.55's, Bright Red MAC intake, Billet Grill, Extang RT Tonneau, clear corners, auto down passenger side window, explorer console, bucket seat conversion, Powertrax No-Slip, Perma-Cool 2950 cfm efan, James Duff Traction Bars, Dual Program Apten Chip, JBA Headers, Roush dual exhaust 2001 Mazda B4000 SE 4x4, Performance Red 4.0 SOHC, 4.10's, 5 speed auto The new Generation-Edge