Diesel Derby Car

c_houchins8_182 · 08-28-2008, 08:19 PM

Anyone ever seen this done? I'm playing with the idea just to do something different because I've never seen done before. I realize it would have to be an n/a motor with no turbo, possibly a 6.2? Anybody have any input on what they think of this?

SPEAKSUP · 08-28-2008, 08:22 PM

Sounds great give it a big ole hoodstack with a turnout to smoke out the competition they cant see you they cant hit you. I say go for it would be different I have heard of it done should be cool better get someone to take a video of it for sure.

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c_houchins8_182 · 08-28-2008, 08:31 PM

I've already realized the hardest part is going to be actually finding the engine to go in it

08-28-2008, 10:45 PM

The only problem I see is the competitors complaining about it being diesel and possibly having an advantage to move out faster than others. Other than that I say go for it.

SPEAKSUP · 08-28-2008, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by c_houchins8_182

I've already realized the hardest part is going to be actually finding the engine to go in it

I see them old 6.2 at the junk yard all the time same with the n/a 6.9 and 7.3 internationals. Some of the 6.5 wre n/a in the Hummers I believe.

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SILVER5.9 · 08-28-2008, 11:09 PM

Diesel definantly would make it cooler, but probably not better. I would think the extra heat a diesel creates could be a problem if you loose coolant. Possibly coming to a grinding stop sooner than a gasser. Waiting for a N/A diesel to wind up would suck and cost you some speed. I'm down with most diesels- even the guy down the streets diesel S-10, but not in a derby car. Stick with a big block.

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***dezl*** · 08-29-2008, 02:05 PM

I think its a cool idea but Im not sure it would do what you want, of course im no derby expert or anything like that but I would assume that you would want a car that gets up and boogies quick. I think a N/A diesel would take to long to get up and moving; hence inflicting less damage on the competitor and making yourself a slow moving target.

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c_houchins8_182 · 08-30-2008, 01:31 PM

I don't know if it would really be so bad because most of the guys around here don't run anything usually bigger than 305's or 350's and quite a few of them even run 6 cylinders. Last night I was talking with some friends about doing it and this guy who thinks his 94 IDI f-250 is god's greatest creation tries to tell me it won't last because it will overheat. I told him no $*@^ its going to overheat it's a derby car! And even if I didn't make it very far I would still be pretty cool just to say I did it.

Whippit96 · 09-11-2008, 07:22 AM

Most production companies that put on demolition derbys have it right in the rules that no diesel engines are allowed. At least that's how it is out here in PA.

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08-28-2008, 08:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
c_houchins8_182 Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Napoleon Ohio Posts: 97 c_houchins8_182's Truck Pics	Diesel Derby Car Anyone ever seen this done? I'm playing with the idea just to do something different because I've never seen done before. I realize it would have to be an n/a motor with no turbo, possibly a 6.2? Anybody have any input on what they think of this?

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08-28-2008, 08:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
SPEAKSUP Diesel Head Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Union County, Ohio Posts: 1,129 SPEAKSUP's Truck Pics	Sounds great give it a big ole hoodstack with a turnout to smoke out the competition they cant see you they cant hit you. I say go for it would be different I have heard of it done should be cool better get someone to take a video of it for sure. __________________ 2003 P PUMP OHIO COAL ROLLERS

08-28-2008, 08:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
c_houchins8_182 Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Napoleon Ohio Posts: 97 c_houchins8_182's Truck Pics	I've already realized the hardest part is going to be actually finding the engine to go in it

08-28-2008, 10:45 PM	#4 (permalink)
DieselWrencher Posts: n/a	The only problem I see is the competitors complaining about it being diesel and possibly having an advantage to move out faster than others. Other than that I say go for it.

08-28-2008, 11:09 PM	#6 (permalink)
SILVER5.9 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lockeford CA Posts: 114 SILVER5.9's Truck Pics	Diesel definantly would make it cooler, but probably not better. I would think the extra heat a diesel creates could be a problem if you loose coolant. Possibly coming to a grinding stop sooner than a gasser. Waiting for a N/A diesel to wind up would suck and cost you some speed. I'm down with most diesels- even the guy down the streets diesel S-10, but not in a derby car. Stick with a big block. __________________ Truck; 2001, 2500, QC, 6-speed, 4x4, Debaged, Edge juice w/attitude, 4" magnaflow, AEM bruteforce, Glacier 392, Prodigy, B&W gooseneck Commuter; 95 Geo metro 3cyl, 5 spd, tow package. be jealous

08-29-2008, 02:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
*dezl* 2321.41 miles from BBram Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: in a ghetto near you Posts: 1,770 dezl's Truck Pics	I think its a cool idea but Im not sure it would do what you want, of course im no derby expert or anything like that but I would assume that you would want a car that gets up and boogies quick. I think a N/A diesel would take to long to get up and moving; hence inflicting less damage on the competitor and making yourself a slow moving target. __________________ 94 f350 w/ 95 6bt, Nv4500, Valair clutch, 370 Hp Marine Injectors, #4 fuel plate, dodgezilla hybrid turbo, 18* of timing, lazer cuts, 4k GSK, 60lbs springs and a lot more!

08-30-2008, 01:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
c_houchins8_182 Cummins Fan Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Napoleon Ohio Posts: 97 c_houchins8_182's Truck Pics	I don't know if it would really be so bad because most of the guys around here don't run anything usually bigger than 305's or 350's and quite a few of them even run 6 cylinders. Last night I was talking with some friends about doing it and this guy who thinks his 94 IDI f-250 is god's greatest creation tries to tell me it won't last because it will overheat. I told him no $*@^ its going to overheat it's a derby car! And even if I didn't make it very far I would still be pretty cool just to say I did it.

09-11-2008, 07:22 AM	#9 (permalink)
Whippit96 Diesel Freak Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: PA Posts: 982 Whippit96's Truck Pics	Most production companies that put on demolition derbys have it right in the rules that no diesel engines are allowed. At least that's how it is out here in PA. __________________ 1999 2500 Quad Cab 4x4, Edge Juice w/Attitude, AirDog 100,BD Super B Special, 4" turbo back to Dual 5" Miter's, BHAF, CoalTrain 150 Injectors, thanks to Holland Court Diesel!