What's the point of worrying about passing tech with a car that's never gonna make a pass in competition?
NHRA tech and the Dmax injector fuel return line.
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No hard feelings Jeff, like I said, I knew where you were coming from entirely and while I wasn't agreeing with you about the use of factory epuipment in these applications, I was not saying you shouldn't have passed tech or anything.
No, the NHRA is not taking notice unless some d*ckhead forces the issue.
Nobody is having a serious problem with plastic return lines anymore than plastic insulated wiring.
If you would have been racing Dmaxes a lot, you would know this by now.
I will concur with opinions above that Hogue is threat to expansion of diesel motorsports.
The idea that he is good with DQ'g 99% of Duramaxes for NHRA tracks is proof.
Time to move back to Dodge, Greg.
Or won't they have you back?
The idea that he is good with DQ'g 99% of Duramaxes for NHRA tracks is proof.
Time to move back to Dodge, Greg.
Or won't they have you back?
Ok, I don't race, so have no reason to read any type of rules. If this statement here from the rule book is true, then from my point of view, I can see why someone would think another person would be causing issues. I can also say that if Jeff HAD to spend money to be legal, he would. Being his sponsor for the past 2 years, he's made that VERY clear. If the NHRA goes and revise's rules for fuel injected race cars, there is no doubt in my mind that anyone who race's a fuel injected vehical will make the necassary changes. They do this because they love to race and compete.
Just my 2cents.
Or they will just quit.
I'm absolutely good with fixing safety issues. The return lines aren't.
They aren't going to spray fuel everywhere if an engine explodes or bursts into flame.
They just leak.
However plastic insulated wires have been a problem. Diesels don't really need wires, so let's all run Nostalgia class in mechanical diesels.
As someone who has had a major engine failure at 200mph in a Duramax, it was the hot engine oil that was a risk, it was under pressure and went everywhere.
So let's eliminate engine oil as well.
This is starting to sound like my old Ford 6.9. Mechanically injected and it did a pretty good job of eliminating oil on its own. Of course it was lucky if it turned a 17 second quarter and that was with the Banks wastegated turbo.
So in basic sense, unless due to weather, weathered track surface or collateral damage exposure, the lines don't have a profound reason to be replaced? Why not build a protection shield? There are engine diapers for classes and top-end straps for the top fuelers etc in case of explosions.
I can see why changing the type of line to a rigid version is viewed by someone, however it doesn't hurt to have an option. I believe I remember seeing Greg mentioning this for people running 7.50 and faster. Which doesn't equate to anyone running a pickup. If the lines however are a material that can be destroyed by heat due to fire or some hot debris let alone anything flying up or over during racing from a possible competitor crashing it should be of a concern to a point.
If track is clean, and nobody crashes or explodes, debris shouldn't be a problem. However standards in racing in any motorsport should be taken into consideration, but if its only a certain level I believe the option to change should be there for other lower levels especially if someone were to move up a level of competition. If you have a truck running fast times, it would only be proper to replace easily damaged parts ie. nylon lines or plastic or basic rubber etc etc. whatever may be.
Its up to the person racing if he or she wants to change this or that if the option is there but not mandatory. Sometimes learning the hardway is the unfortunate outcome. Hope everyone is safe when they race!
I can see why changing the type of line to a rigid version is viewed by someone, however it doesn't hurt to have an option. I believe I remember seeing Greg mentioning this for people running 7.50 and faster. Which doesn't equate to anyone running a pickup. If the lines however are a material that can be destroyed by heat due to fire or some hot debris let alone anything flying up or over during racing from a possible competitor crashing it should be of a concern to a point.
If track is clean, and nobody crashes or explodes, debris shouldn't be a problem. However standards in racing in any motorsport should be taken into consideration, but if its only a certain level I believe the option to change should be there for other lower levels especially if someone were to move up a level of competition. If you have a truck running fast times, it would only be proper to replace easily damaged parts ie. nylon lines or plastic or basic rubber etc etc. whatever may be.
Its up to the person racing if he or she wants to change this or that if the option is there but not mandatory. Sometimes learning the hardway is the unfortunate outcome. Hope everyone is safe when they race!
Lol
We "Could" also have a shield for the tires! We "could" cut a tire also. We "could" have metal box around the plastic fuel tanks. There "could" be a issue with something going into it. We "could" have issues with going to the store and getting shot by some gangbanger. We "could" make a law against that. All I forgot we have a law against that! Maybe just maybe "IF" he would just race instead of talking he "could" see it's not a issue.
We "Could" also have a shield for the tires! We "could" cut a tire also. We "could" have metal box around the plastic fuel tanks. There "could" be a issue with something going into it. We "could" have issues with going to the store and getting shot by some gangbanger. We "could" make a law against that. All I forgot we have a law against that! Maybe just maybe "IF" he would just race instead of talking he "could" see it's not a issue.
No disagreement with me, some say the bullshit stops when the flag drops, until then life rolls the way it rolls.
Stinger, you around Columbus or whatever for Central Ohio?
Stinger, you around Columbus or whatever for Central Ohio?