#715 - Speed Demon

[Seldom Seen Slim]

I don't have the photos right here, but two years ago (I think it was) they did suffer tire damage from growth at high speed - in the lower 400s, I think it was.  Might as well plan on clearance for speeds that might happen this year, might not 'til next year.  But do it and get that issue out of the way.

Yeah -- 470 mph.  That's pickin' 'em up and puttin' 'em down right quick. . .

[Elmo Rodge]

Jon, I have a couple small pieces of that tire. And yes, I believe it was two years ago. Wayno

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Ron Main sent this to me a few days ago -- and I just now got a prod in the backside from Sparky, who told me I should get it posted.  It's sort of an ad, but it does give good information about the heat shielding on the #715 exhaust system.


Advanced Alloy Shields has just gift wrapped our Twin Turbo exhaust system
with a note! Do not unwrap till after "SPEED WEEK"

Advanced Alloy Shields™ custom manufactures reusable hard cover thermal insulation systems that are molded to fit directly over hot engine components, up to 3000° F. (1649° C.). Since 1972 we have worked with military and aerospace industries and is one of the most qualified companies for extreme heat control

You will see Turbo Insulation Shields on nearly all professional racecars with turbocharged engines. Why? Because they help to increase engine performance and protect against the damaging effects of radiant heat.
Exhaust gasses power the turbo spindle; the higher the performance of the engine, the hotter the exhaust temperatures will be. In fact, if you were to open the engine compartment of any high-performance vehicle after it has been driven hard, you'd see a glowing red exhaust-side turbocharger housing.
To avoid damage and sustain optimum performance, it is important to protect the rest of the engine from the 1600 F°+ temperatures that radiate from the Turbo. Covering the turbo housing will also promote cool air intake that translates to increased horsepower and fire protection!

This is when you should look at the first photo.

Next text:  
Our Advanced Alloy Shields are made with two layers  of
Inconel with 1/4" inch blanket of 3000 degree rated Silica
insulation between the two layers of the welded Inconel panels.

Next photos, please.

Final text - chart:

[Stainless1]

Wow that's a really nice $3-5K solution ... if Sparky and I were rich instead of good looking we would have that instead of the $200 solution  :|

[DND]

I guess for that kind on money those covers are made out of ' Quilted Unubtainum '

[Seldom Seen Slim]

Here's a recent photo of the boys and their car -- and the Hot Rod Magazine trophy that they've now won five times in a row (for the fastest single pass at SpeedWeek).

It's an angle I haven't seen many times, and boyoboy, doesn't the car look extra-thin this way?

[doug]

I found these today that are worth a look(if you can bare the music):
They put cameras all over that car.  Interesting shots of the driveline and out the back.  And a few "fly by" shots are always awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC-IIrhkNUo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ecsctFrVz8

[doug]

I found these today that are worth a look(if you can bare the music):
They put cameras all over that car.  Interesting shots of the driveline and out the back.  And a few "fly by" shots are always awesome.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IC-IIrhkNUo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ecsctFrVz8

What is the "mood lighting" at 1:50 of the second video?

[Ron Gibson]

Probably candles for romance:-D Definitely fire because it was flickering.

Ron

[DND]

Too short of a fuse and she goes Boom then some fire too

[tauruck]

It was the cool orange neon underlighting that blew.

[wobblywalrus]

There is very little salt halo behind that car.  Good streamlining.

[Stainless1]

can't get the first one to play any video, runs about 8 seconds and stops.  Second one plays well, the music is tolerable if you slide the volume control way left.... looks like something burned through... that car is probably hard on exhaust systems

[DND]

I'am thinking at 460 that car is hard on some other systems too, man that's really cook'n

[bobc]

Got a pdf from Ron Main with photos showing how the molds for the Speed Demon were built.

Here it is.