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  Built “stage 4” P7100 injection pump built by Farrell   T
                                                                 Trailer & Haulingrailer & Hauling
                                                                    The trailer is a PJ
                 Diesel Service                                     The trailer is a PJ
                                                                 Trailers 22’ tandem
                Dynomite Diesel Custom Race injectors           Trailers 22’ tandem
                Hamilton Cam & Valvetrain                       axle gooseneck, with
                                                                 axle gooseneck, with
                ARP fasteners throughout                        a hydraulic tilting
                 Air-to-water intercooler w/custom Ammo “Icebox” &   deck. I ordered the
                                                                 deck. I ordered the
                 bilge pump                                      trailer uncoated,
                 Custom Driveshaft intake (fl ows 2.2x more air than   allowed it to rust
                 the stock intake)                               and then coated
                BD Diesel Stainless Pulsefl ow exhaust manifold  with a 2 step
                Homemade turbo piping, fl anges & Exhaust Stack  por-15 coating
                                                                 process. The most
                Compound Turbos by Pro Turbo Inc.               process. The most
                FLUIDAMPR harmonic balancer                     noticed part of the trailer is the
                                                                 noticed part of the trailer is the
                “Pie cut” stainless radiator tubes              unique, Blackwoods Pro, fl ooring that was used on it.
                                                                 unique, Blackwoods Pro, fl ooring that was used on it.
                 Custom Tinman “distributor” which serves as the oil   This trailer has worked out great with the car and hooks up
                 catchcan & additional crankcase pressure evacuation   exactly like it would in a truck, except imagine hooking up
                 under heavy boost                               without being able to lower your tailgate- just more cranking.
                 Nitrous Express Diesel Stacker 2 Nitrous system w/2   Dexter disk brakes and a predator DX2 brake controller
                 15lb tanks (250hp dry shot)                     allow the whole rig to stop as well as it would hooked to
                 Nitrous Express, dual nozzle, water methanol   any truck. 2 5/16” ball inside the car, mounted to a plate
                 injection system                                welded to two runs of 3x2” Д sidewall rectangular tubing.
                ATS Billet Flexplate                            Safety chains are mounted to the Roll Cage for now;
                LarryB’s fuel shutoff solenoid/system           currently building a “Birdcage” that can be installed while
                                                                 towing, in case the trailer decides to come unhooked.
               Currently about 800hp & 1500 ft. lbs. of torque (on   Although not pictured, large vintage Tow mirrors are set
            spray with the hx52 primary & wh1c secondary)        on quick release pins for easy on & off of the car when
                                                                 towing & not towing. It’s literally like pulling the trailer with
                  TIP:                                           any regular, high powered diesel pickup!
                  TIP: There is a wealth of knowledge online on almost every There is a wealth of knowledge online on almost every
                   engine ever made, so do your research. This was my very
                   engine ever made, so do your research. This was my very    Drivability: The end result has been fantastic since the
                    first diesel engine. Research & talking to others made it first diesel engine. Research & talking to others made it
                     possible.
                     possible.                                   death wobble has been addressed. It drives better than
                                                                 my daily driver (all-be-it a Saturn). Final weight with a full
            Transmission                                         tank of fuel is 4000lbs. Total weight of the entire rig, with
               Mounted on a removable crossmember is the TF727   loaded trailer (as pictured), is 13,000lbs (still well under
            3 speed transmission, with high pressure manual valve   DOT limits).
            body and HD converter (non-lockup). Transmission was
            built by Black Sky Racing with billet parts, Suncoast   Future Additions
            components and the essentials to handle the 750hp.      MAHLE performance pistons (#930036315) and new
            B&M super cooler plumbed in with braided stainless   internals to support larger turbos & spray
            lines from NX & a Hurst Pro-matic 2 ratchet shifter with   Larger rear wheels/tires for track use
            the Tinman shifter head. No trans brake, but Hurst line   “Dimple Died” gussets in the roll cage & various
            locks are installed for fun.                         other locations
                                                                    Additional heat exchanger for air to water
                   TIP:  Using the original semi-flexible transmission/
                   TIP:                                          intercooler setup
                    motor mounts will decrease chances of breaking motor mounts will decrease chances of breaking
                     parts, but also decreases the instant power to the parts, but also decreases the instant power to the
                    ground. I used original mounts, but have removable
                    ground. I used original mounts, but have removable  Interested in seeing the entire build in an exceptionally
            harnesses built (like ratchet straps) to limit travel on the   entertaining & educational format? Check out the
            engine & transmission for racing days/applications. Using old   “Wild Torquey” Build playlist on my YouTube channel:
            seatbelts can work well for this, as you can tighten them.  www.youtube.com/tinman2kustoms


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