If one were to buy his daughter a jr dragster, what small diesel engine would adapt to the chassis? I think it's time to get her in the seat, she's going to be 9 and has been wrenching and involved since about 4yrs..
Small diesel engine ?'s. jr. Dragster
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I think thats awesome Russ a proper diesel set up in a jr dragster could clean up if set up right.My wife works with a guy that has a jr dragster and i believe its his daughter that races it,he is a member on here i see if i can have him jump in here.
Look at Audi,when they entered the Formula1 arena with the TDI,they ran away with it and were forced to have weight added to the cars to keep the gasers competetive.Just using this as a comparison,i just really think the potential is there.
If you have the bucks, this is perhaps the lightest high performance diesel engine:
http://www.dieselmotorcycles.com/
http://www.dieselmotorcycles.com/
Be careful if you start with small diesel generator.
I know some of the gas ones are extremely difficult to turn into a standard engine. The generator shares cases with the engine, so you must do a lot of fabrication and modify the crankshaft.
I know some of the gas ones are extremely difficult to turn into a standard engine. The generator shares cases with the engine, so you must do a lot of fabrication and modify the crankshaft.
You're worried about fabrication problems? Thats Russ you're talking to...no such thing as "fabrication problems" with him.
I vaguely remember tearing into one in my teens. Iirc the gen housing was one piece with the motor, and the crank was press fit and not keyed.
Lol thanks! I get curve balls thrown my way all the time.. Just gotta not be scared to fail a few times..
I know of a guy that out a Lombardini diesel in his kids go kart.
http://www.lombardinigroup.it/products/diesel
Came out of a line machine carriage.
http://www.lombardinigroup.it/products/diesel
Came out of a line machine carriage.
Check with the org you will be racing with ...they might not allow diesels. I believe most use Briggs-Stratton Animals (which is a purpose built racing motor).
If you go diesel make sure you get a keyed shaft...and check out the clutch sizes so you get a shaft that you can get a clutch for...
If you go diesel make sure you get a keyed shaft...and check out the clutch sizes so you get a shaft that you can get a clutch for...
Russ I have been looking at these for some time now. Looking to build a Jr Funny car for my little girl. Also have to watch age limits for the motor limits in some 8 years of age limited to 12.90 et in 1/8 or 6.50 in the 330. I have a few different motor choices saved in the diesel area wanted to keep it were it could be tuned. Look at Polaris they have some diesels. Also the battery powered Jr's run fast as hell also.
Here is part of the JDRL 2013 rule book on the engine size and ages.
http://jrdragster.nhra.com/rulebook/pubData/mobile/index.htm#/36/
Full rule book at the front
http://jrdragster.nhra.com/rulebook/pubData/mobile/index.htm#/1/
http://jrdragster.nhra.com/rulebook/pubData/mobile/index.htm#/36/
Full rule book at the front
http://jrdragster.nhra.com/rulebook/pubData/mobile/index.htm#/1/
Here is a Jr diesel that ran at Misson raceway at a NHRDA race.
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...31977928.14853.114154075311757&type=1&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...17230559890.2149938.1525150575&type=1&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...31977928.14853.114154075311757&type=1&theater
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?...17230559890.2149938.1525150575&type=1&theater