Diesel Power Challenge 2012

[Kennedy]

I'm working on a new Facebook page and hope to post some details there soon. I haven't been too keen on the whole Facebook thing, but I'm beginning to think that there are a lot more of my contact base there than I originally thought.

[bigchev]

I'm working on a new Facebook page and hope to post some details there soon. I haven't been too keen on the whole Facebook thing, but I'm beginning to think that there are a lot more of my contact base there than I originally thought.

Of course you have my vote. I get confused with the Facebook thing, must be showing my age or something.

Good Luck with the Challenge.

[DennisG01]

From the magazine:
John Kennedy Loyal, Wisconsin
Vehicle: 2002 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Driver Experience: Dyno, drag, tow, pull, wrench
Engine: 7.1L Duramax (1,200 hp and 1,500 lb-ft)
Turbos: Custom Maximized Performance race twins, BD Intercooler
Electronics: Kennedy Diesel race tune
Injection System: Kennedy Diesel twin lift pumps, Wicked CP3 mounted with MPI dual fueler kit, Kennedy race injectors
Injectables: Custom nitrous and water-methanol systems
Intake/Exhaust System: MPI intake and Kennedy Diesel 5-inch exhaust
Transmission: Allison 1000 built by Inglewood Transmission with a Sun Coast converter
Suspension: Stock
Tires: 285/75R16 BFGoodrich
Wheels: 16-inch Centerline
Differential: Front and rear lockers with 3.73 gears

"7.1L"??? Is this something to do with a different stroke?

I don't subscribe to the magazine (most mags don't have much about the 6.5 anymore), but I'll find it locally and buy the issue, just to vote!

[Kennedy]

The 7.1 refers to the billet stroker crank yes.

[Kennedy]

Well guys we're in. Thanks for voting!

Now I just need to make this darn thing shift. Getting frustrated and might actually have to ask for help. It just doesn't act the way that it should.

[DieselDavy]

Congrats John!
Now What?

[Kennedy]

Now I need to work on my shifting so I can turn a decent ET.

I made some progress last week, but not enough. Managed 3 passes on the low tune and then the water pump let go. Good to get that one out of the way...