How Much Weight Can We Remove from our Turbo 670 Dragster?

[@brutallyhonestmf5578]

Replace the front wheels and tires with spindle mount Jr Dragster ones and you'll save a LOT of weight. Looking good so far 💪

[@rimfire2642]

Good idea, maybe better for a 2.0? I'd think their frame if it was made from racing tubing could probably save 50+ lbs itself.

[@mrpowdercoater]

At 300 to 700 per wheel I don't think that's in the budget.

[@Nickwillfixit]

Yes a good mod but how cost effective are they.

[@brutallyhonestmf5578]

@@mrpowdercoater only $453 for 2 wheels and 2 tires at Summit Racing.

[@pullstartpatriot]

0r lose 200lbs and let charles drive it

[@ronknight1010]

Drill larger holes and use a dimpler which will bring strength back to the holes that are cut out

[@LowMedow]

Agreed 👍

[@maxkaboom2961]

Oh lord someone call puddin'!

[@TestECull]

HOT DAMN BOYS WE GOT A GOOD'N!

[@dylanzrim3635]

I was going to suggest this, but I knew someone else would

[@CarsandCameras]

More power, less weight, better tires, a better belt- this drag rail is gonna drive like a whole new machine!

[@souldude6344]

Awesome stuff guys. Been watching your channel for years. Are you ever gonna rename the channel to KartsandCameras? XD

[@jackmagnium6115]

still get a 3 speed transmission or something. your losing quite a bit a power through the chain drive(sidewinder dragsters got it worse with belt drives and gears)

[@josephdougherty2399]

I'm wondering if down the road.... If you replaced the metal body panels with Kevlar panels in structural areas and fiberglass panels in non structural areas ...I'm betting that would save at least 20#

[@bluehornetgaming]

When this is finished are we going to see a race against the drag atv thst Vasily builds is doing ?

[@connorbrownproductions]

If you want a really light battery go lithium that is light and I recommend noco lithium battery

[@Enigma-Sapiens]

Run bicycle tires/rims on the front. That will also cut down on your rotating weight which is very important in drag racing. You could also go to a lithium battery pack and save even more weight. They will weigh considerably less than even your light battery, I'd bet.

[@dylanzrim3635]

Or a singular ignition capacitor coil for a car with the right circuitry will hold enough charge to restart it, the old can shaped ones

[@realrocktimusprime]

Yeah those lithium battery jumper packs would probably be fine and they are a couple lbs

[@Slane583]

They actually make replacement lithium batteries for motorcycles. According to the one's I've looked at they way in at 1.35lbs, though they are a little pricey. If they bought one of those they could shave off another 14lbs from even the lighter battery they put in. :)

[@AlienLivesMatter]

20x2.1 Tioga powerblock tires, orange polymer tube, joytech hubs and stainless steel spokes. I bet it'll weigh 1/3 of the current front wheels.

[@specialt9744]

Bicycle tires would be a death trap at high speeds and they wouldn’t hold the weight but the battery is a good idea

[@moefuggerr2970]

Be sure to take a good dump before you run it. That will lose a couple pounds.

[@56_mini55]

Peace n love from massachusetts! Yall have given me so much confidence over the past 3 years, enough to finally be starting my own mini frame shop up here. Keep on keeping on you guys, content only gets better!

[@redneckbluecollar7458]

Shout out from southern NH mini lol

[@chestermcgillicuddy4368]

Ringo?

[@raysplace6548]

From R.I. 🍻🍻

[@keithbadeaux2741]

Hey where is your shop going to be are where is it at now my girlfriend is from Massachusetts.And we are going up there in a few months and I would like to come is what you have for sale

[@santiagodelgado5794]

Wow great work Charles. You really used your brain lining up those holes in the chain tensioner. Look out guys we got a big brainer here.

[@Ordolph]

I have a lithium ion (anti-gravity brand) battery in my Indian FTR and it went from about 10lbs down to 1. Its also monumentally more reliable than the old lead-acid battery. Kind of expensive though.

[@brianphillips7938]

Agreed. I have a 2 lb antigravity in my race boat. Worth every penny

[@desertdenizen6428]

I agree, when I got my Li-ion battery from Am..zon, I thought they had shipped me an empty box! I was used to the weight of conventional batteries but they have as much cranking power and can sit for months without losing charge.

[@gavincline209]

That’s what I was thinking, something like an SC-1 from them. At 12 ounces…..There’s what, 11lbs of weight reduction right there alone

[@bradley3549]

Yeah, lithium woudl have been the way to go. You can start this lawn mower engine with a pretty tiny battery - especially if you use a jump box in the pits on a cold engine and only use the battery for a starting lane restart.

[@cunderthunt]

I need to get one for my FTR!!

[@aydanangus]

Why not change the scatter shield/firewall to a piece of thinner aluminum that bolts in place?

[@haberbo]

My thoughts exactly

[@KeatonsCarlott]

Stainless 17-4 steel is tough n light

[@sourdonkeyjuice]

I think you want it to be steel because one of the points of having a firewall is to protect the passenger in case the engine blows and a piece flies off. A piece of flying steel will rip through an aluminum sheet like butter.

[@nicktriplett1976]

@@sourdonkeyjuice yep

[@w.scottsherman1358]

Better yet replace the firewall with 3/8" lexan.

[@51504lyf]

My daughters and I love the channel. Y'all rock! Keep up the good work.

[@redman715]

Aluminum steering wheels work great for loosing some weight also

[@topspeed8287]

Thanks!

[@Gixie-R]

The Hole'y Dragster. Bless all who drive her.

[@olekaarvaag9405]

I feel like I have accidentally timed every video for the past two weeks perfectly. I'm enjoying every bit of this build, even though I am far from a drag race guy.

[@joakoc.6235]

For battery, you can just remove all the charging system and use a lightweight 4000mAh 4S 30C LiPo battery for RC planes that weighs under a pound and can run your starter without problems, just don't forget to charge it at home and to remove the original charging system before installing it!

[@bradley3549]

1000% This would be the play. When in the pits start it off a jump pack and just reserve the LiPo for emergency start and I suppose running the O2...

[@rosescutypierosescutypie2474]

No

[@bradley3549]

@@rosescutypierosescutypie2474 Yes.

[@brandongambino7740]

I love it when Ike start putting speed holes in stuff I am so excited right now! love you Brothers! Always remember safety third.

[@gokarting1018]

Not to mention the plastic seat will break in a bad enough wreck and holes in the firewall can make a flamethrower effect especially running nitro the seat will melt in a fire

[@dylanzrim3635]

Plus snapped spine in a crash because it’s low backed, and the roll hoop is too close to the head, and the belt tabs will impale etc. I dare say Ike will fix some of it

[@jeffman3]

Yeah... Won't pass tech as a firewall once it has holes in it.

[@davidowen888]

Guess it's safe to say the firewall is now a cooking 🍳 grate 😅☮️

[@OverlandOne]

I say lose the front tires and wheels and go with something much lighter like they did in the 60's on 200 mph dragsters. Spoked wheels with bicycle/motorcycle tires. Probably knock off another 5+ pounds and, reduce wind resistance from frontal area. PS, the best weight reduction can come from the driver. Sorry Ike. Isn't John like 50 pounds lighter than Ike?

[@sloppyjoes1850]

Lmfaooo

[@michaelmays9292]

I say use anything but something that powers a lawn mower . Know matter the power they give it its only going to go so fast .They need a 4 cylinder sport bike engine

[@marcpavlik8776]

Can't use bicycle anything, there is nothing bicycle heavy duty enough. Some motorcycle stuff or Jr dragster stuff though, or flat out custom modified in the shop would help.

[@AlienLivesMatter]

​​​@@marcpavlik8776 spoke bmx wheels survive 30ft drop landings. You must be unfamiliar with just how strong lightweight extruded aluminium rims with stainless steel spokes can be. dirtbike rims would be massive overkill

[@marcpavlik8776]

@@AlienLivesMatter ok, I'll give you that, you have a valid point.

[@crudboy12]

When the 670 blows up or has otherwise exhausted it's potential, it would be cool to see some sort of V twin motorcycle engine swap on this chassis.

[@5thgearpinned450]

999cc v twin motor they sell now

[@jamestone265]

Hyabusa….

[@travishaugen4403]

Make sure there’s no holes in the firewall you may get kicked out of track do to safety

[@michaelblacktree]

Not sure how thick is the steel they used, but it looks substantial. Maybe they could just use thinner metal, instead of turning it into swiss cheese.

[@travishaugen4403]

@@michaelblacktree when I raced there were absolutely no holes in firewall! Oil and fire don’t mix!

[@travishaugen4403]

I got busted cuz my steering shaft pass through grommet wasn’t tight enough

[@Rosko311]

Those tabs that the top of the 5 point harness is bolted to kinda scare me with those sharp edges so close to your back & neck.

[@richb313]

I have no idea how much performance boost you might get but I am eager to find out. Good job on reducing the weight.

[@reddog543211]

Keep up the great content !!!...... sure is nice watching you guys work standing up !!!!.... you've came a long way !!!

[@hookinhawgs440]

I gotta see more ct70 videos I love them! Just got my own 1974 that I have to re-wire and get some minor parts for it! Your videos help me a lot!

[@Gegendgammler]

For the holes i recommend small round tape stickers. I know those from covering up holes in a shooting practice target.

[@dylanzrim3635]

8:54 donate some drinks to your local FD, ask for an old turnout coat made with Kevlar, use just enough to become a firewall. Or you can order a cheap Kevlar ballistic panel off amazon and make the holes in the metal bigger, both options give an extra level of shrapnel protection also but not much with the coat insulation

[@jasonwhite8722]

Get a short price of 2" or so pipe so a bump box socket fits through easy . And weld it into the frame inline with the engine crank shaft . To allow a bump box. .if frame warping is a concern .. weld some temporary bracing in place before cutting and welding it.

[@Nickwillfixit]

You could get more from the backing plate by countersinking the holes also anywhere else you drill. Did you allow for the air in the tyres you could use a lighter gas. Do not add any cloth to the scatter bulkhead it would be a fire risk add very thin alloy sheet if you need to block the holes but the holes will help with wind drag.

[@dylanzrim3635]

Kevlar is cloth, and they use it in firesuits

[@Nickwillfixit]

@@dylanzrim3635 Yeah I realize that but C&C run on a tight budget so cant see them shelling out for Kevlar.

[@timfetters5115]

Lighter gas? I assume you’re joking but the rest of your post didn’t seem that way.

[@Nickwillfixit]

@@timfetters5115 Yes I was joking about the gas, but since posting this a guy I know said that he read somewhere that in F1 and GT racing a helium mix was used.

[@MH-pe8wj]

Rail 2.0 with like a proper race bike engine 👌

[@jonathancrissinger2301]

Looking great, keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing it in action.

[@draggonhedd]

I think you guysn Awesome! I think you guys now need to take a good look at that torque converter CVT and do some spring and weight tuning on it. Stronger spring out back will make it launch harder and hold more power. Lighteir weights up front will make it grab at higher RPM leading to a harder launch. You gotta find the right balance on that for your powerband. I also think you can take a LOT more weight out of that CVT backplate, its way overbuilt. Break out the 2" holesaw on that thing

[@jeffman3]

Hell, I wonder what it would cost to get a replacement plate cut out of aluminum.

[@Buck1954]

Drilling holes in a blast/firewall reduces its ability to do either. Will the race inspectors pass it? Tabs pointed at your body will go into your body and rip you open if a roll happens. The tabs need to going behind the bar, not in front.

[@dylanzrim3635]

The whole roll hoop needs reworking, watching Ike drive it shows that one roll over will probably instantly break his neck, best case but slim chance scenario he gets stuck in an awkward position and they gotta cut him out

[@cavemanvi]

the tab thing is all i could see. my step dad fell on his harley and got the kick stand in his leg.... a rounded off chromed non sharp thing inside his leg.

[@NeffF]

Couldn’t have better said it myself!

[@Troy440Dodge]

The entire chassis is not welded well or designed well for that matter. Looks like 1950s chassis, an era when everyone was still guessing what a race chassis should be. Too much here, not enough there type of a deal. Scrap that chassis and build it right. I know you guys could do better.

[@spadman82]

Adding or rebuilding parts made from Drillium is my favorite speed mod!!

[@mikegoodman447]

Some starter jump boxes will start the thing and be a ton lighter. I use to build drag turbos. You can remove weight from the turbine wheel and compressor wheel and have it rebalanced for faster spin up. I would grind off the end castings next to nothing and sometimes grind in between the fins at the outer circumference. Balance the parts separately and then balance it as a whole. ( Hard to balance when lightened)

[@johnconnell1424]

You guys build some awesome machine's love em all

[@l.greenemachine66]

I love the drag rail it's awesome. Although I wish I could lose weight that fast. LOL

[@lotuselanplus2s]

Is the new battery also a lead acid battery? If so have a look at Lithium batteries, when i changed out my lead acid battery to Lithium in one of my motorcycles i couldnt believe the weight difference, the lithium was much smaller and could be mounted in any orientation and was about 1/4 of the weight of the lead acid one, also those rims and tyres will help more than just in the dead weight of the thing but also with rotational mass, easier and taking less hp to get them spun up to speed.

[@SimpleManFromIndiana]

you should build an aluminum frame dragster similar to this one at one point.

[@mikemc7704]

cutting holes in the fire wall defeats the purpose of the fire wall. It is supposed to protect you from a possible fire. fire can get through the holes. plus the tech at the track can reject it.

[@sturdeebicycles9216]

i wana see something cool with that tiny blue go kart in the background! ive always wanted one of those!! also lookin for more ruckus content

[@Todd_G_FPV]

I see that razor drift kart back there.... I have a blast on mine haha took the old system off and now its running a 48v 1800watt watt kit and I can hit 33mph atm, one day I'll just up to something even faster but 33 is good for now! Also took a new set of front wheels and popped the bearings out and fitted them on the rear for extra traction, all I had to do was add a couple washers so it would tighten down all the way

[@kcav5374]

John, you mentioned possible Drag Rail 2.0. A couple things have come to mind, first I always thought a rear engine would be a lot easier for a couple reasons. 1) You can easily posit...ion the engine, chain/sprocket anywhere you need to in order to center the engine. 2) Is it possible or worth it to get a torque converter with a chain rather than a belt to get ride of belt problems. 3) By having a rear engine maybe you could eliminate multiple 'jack shafts'? I'd be interested in knowing answers to my questions. Thanx

[@dennisgroshev972]

Dude this dragster is going to be a power house!

[@jasonbirch1182]

Get a quality lipoly jump pack to start it. They are crazy powerful. Hook the charge system to the charge port side(as long as its charger is 12v) NOT the main cables.

[@pixels2polygonss]

I think it’s time make a all aluminum version of this frame!!! That would be a epic build video!!

[@HellmuthsHotRods]

My drag bug weighed 1406 while it was all-steel. Weight savings not only goes faster, it brakes better, handles better, and breaks less driveline parts. Good all around.

[@oldsranch]

Questions: a firewall with holes in it? A thin aluminum sheet would be preferable to keep the fire out of the driver area, since you put holes in the actual firewall. Are you running methanol, or Nitromethane? If nitromethane, what percentage? Weight wise, Nitro is 10lbs/gallon, gas is around 8, so you will be adding to the nose by merely switching fuel. If you are running actual nitro, PLEASE talk to people that use it. There are some very legitimate safety concerns that you don't know that you don't know. I would be glad to help you. Driver safety; strap in to the car, put on a blindfold, turn the lights out, and see how fast you can get out of the car in case of an emergency. Another safety item; what will you do to protect the driver from a rear impact? Compared to steel and concrete in an accident, people are unfortunately kinda squishy and messy.

[@boogieman3719]

I use lipo batteries on my minibike for my tillotson 212 with electric start. As long as the engine isn't charging the lipo and it's only used to start and run coils, it'll be fine.They are so light and small, you could probably get away with a 2-4 lbs of battery max. Turnigy nano-tech 5000mah 3S 65~130C Lipo Pack w/XT-90 , for example, can burst to 650 amps (325 amps sustained) and it weighs literally 1 pound. buy a few and charge 'em up for the track, they will last a while if all its doing is starting/running coil. I would build a case for them though, lipo's are gnarly if punctured.

[@advairsoft]

could you use the crisfire to cut the torqvurters plate that ike put the holes in out of aluminum?

[@erickvond6825]

Something you might consider is replacing the firewall with aluminum. Cut the old one out and bolt the aluminum plate in around the perimeter edge.

[@loddude5706]

Yep, holey firewalls are a very bad idea.

[@brianz367]

Seems like it would just be easier to let either Charles or John, whomever is lighter, make the run instead of Isaac????

[@BIGBaNANaBender]

Well I asked you guys for some help/advice for my kart but looks like I might have solved the issue, I had a 30 series torque converter and the belt was a 5959 , the belt kept on breaking and I ordered the 725 belts for 30 series and the belts are no longer breaking. I have ordered a 40 series torque converter because I thought that the 30 series was too small as I have a 9hp motor but it looks like it's working fine with 30 series torque converter with 725 belts

[@seancarter1275]

That fuel tank looks heavy, maybe replace with an aluminium one.

[@gqp3215]

Plastic gas can

[@marcpavlik8776]

Don't like the idea of plastic especially when they plan on using an even hotter fuel.

[@AlienLivesMatter]

a second set of rear wheels with even taller tires might be worthwhile to swap on for testing purposes. a quick swap to change the final rolling ratio if the power to weight ratio wants more ratio. potentially for 1/4 mile track runs

[@TheUncleRuckus]

Good luck passing a track inspection with those holes in the firewall 🙄 You negated the whole point of the firewall by drilling holes in it. Why not just replace it with an bolt on sheet of aluminum, atleast then you'd still have protection. 🤷

[@joegreene6250]

Yeah, that was a lot of effort to shave 3 ounces of weight.

[@johnmassoud5951]

Lol i wrote that to lol

[@lokistream1878]

Hi guys been watching your videos about three years now you all ways have unique ideas and make me laugh constant IAM disabled with arthritis but have a project kart IAM working on just trying to get one of those torque converters you guys get in America I'm a UK resident so it's really expensive to save for hopefully I will be able to get one soon keep up the good work boys do not ever stop

[@codybreeding7718]

I haven’t watched in years I’m so happy I found you guys again I don’t see anything with the rat rod wagon what happened to it the rail and the wagon was my favorite love your videos

[@mikegoodman447]

Have you checked the timing at high RPM? Some of those mower engines are triggered by the flywheel and do crazy things at high rpm as the thing can't read correctly at speed.

[@donaldburkhard7932]

Holes in seat, holes in left body panel? Holes in floor board to drain water, maybe angled for air flow? Replace battery and starter with battery powered drill to turn crank? Maybe attach where driver get to easily, putting cutout arcs on firewall for better arm access?

[@4Tay96]

that steel steering wheel probably weighs 5-10lbs, some lightweight steering wheels only weigh a lb. I love what you did with the pedal, replace as much steel with aluminum as you can! Stoked to see this thing run down the strip!! Also cutout the original firewall for a 1/2'' aluminum plate, bolt it in using titanium or alu hardware

[@lancestephenson9375]

Absolutely love this build. Just can't wait until it gets speed bike motor

[@aaronmorris5403]

Some impressive weight reduction. You could move to a lithium ion motorcycle battery to shave a few pounds. It probably better to use some Perspex sheeting over the firewall for improved safety, but minimal weight gain.

[@Underpantsniper]

What is perspex?

[@peterherrington3300]

I recently put a lithium ion battery on my busa drag bike. When the box arrived I thought it was empty. Crazy light a powerful

[@driftvic3690]

Have you considered making a fiberglass or carbon fiber body, to reduce the drag coefficient and add downforce?

[@alexstromberg7696]

This doesnt go fast enough for drag to be a problem and it doesnt make enough power to gain anything from the downforce

[@danielhughes9556]

The bars that come off the firewall and go back to the "dash" bar could be eliminated. Tbh, I think that whole area can be redisgned... Nice to see the rail back in the mix..

[@xpndblhero5170]

Looking amazing..... I'd love to take this for a ride, it looks like a blast. 😁

[@insAneTunA]

Reducing weight is indeed one of the easiest and cheapest ways to gain serious speed, so big thumbs up for that 👍With a lithium battery you can easily drop another 10 pounds if not more. And some holes can be drilled bigger. And you can also cut or round the edges from the holes, either with a bigger drill or some sort of abrasive grinder or with a wood router with a carbide bit. It would be nice to see this project go to the extreme. I mean, it doesn't have to happen all at once. It is a nice project series to watch, and it is nice to see that you guys keep improving this drag racer. And it is also nice to see to you all seem to enjoy it a lot as well. And you are learning stuff as well. So all together it is a cool project 👍

[@mrpowdercoater]

Use a thinner castle nut with a cotter pin and trim the spindles on the front.

[@tony69774ucrazy]

Remove that “boat anchor” of a side plate for the driven pulley, and in its place use single block and pillar bearing. That would allow you to put a CORRECTLY oriented driven pulley. I like your channel but can’t believe you still can’t figure out how to properly set a 40 series torque converter system. All the work you are doing, and still allowing that setup to “friction drag” the belt when it shifts out. For reference look at how the clutches are setup on an Odyssey 350 or Honda Pilot. SMDH

[@blaiseleger8333]

BEEN Watching since 2016

[@ferrelx]

A simple solution to losing the starter/battery is mount a belt pulley to the flywheel via those allen bolts..then mount a small motorwith another belt pully to a hand held frame of your liking (perhaps 2 ft 1" pipe with 2 small hoops on the person side) with a 1/2 pin at the motor end end that engages a small receiver welded to the top of the frame..this will act as a alignment/pivot point to keep the belt straight and to allow you to pivot for tension..as for the battery a small Li battery would be enough to power all your gadgets for several runs..

[@JaySea1069]

John, if you're removing material, you're machining. If you file the sharp edge of metal, you're machining. The swarf you create from metal material removal is called CHIPS. Shavings are from wood material removal. In a machine shop there is no such thing as a shavings barrel, but there are things called chip barrels.

[@WyFoster]

Wait till these boys see what the moon tune did on the dyno! Yeehaw! 🤠

[@trentfake5717]

I would try using something like window screening for the scatter wall, super light and should keep most of the oil away

[@brianseay3539]

You could drop even more by figuring out just how much juice you need to run it and do away with the Starter and mount a minimal battery for the ignition and then build a Starter cart like some Karting Classes use can then figure either a direct drive off the Crank or Belt around the circ. of the tire for starting.

[@Levi-jj4vq]

Never seen someone so stoked for 60mph

[@k30mtb78]

Can’t you guys use a 3/8” piece of plexiglass for the scatter shield? Or would that not work

[@WreckedRevival]

Heck yeah killing it as always can't wait to see this thing DIALED!

[@-sargntclashroyaleandmore-491]

The CVT backplate could be swapped to aluminium with much bigger holes or cuts in it. Also, would you need to run a stabiliser at the back of the rail?

[@WesleySnyder]

drag rail 2.0 should be made of aluminum.... love the build

[@WyFoster]

Chromoly!

[@WesleySnyder]

@@WyFoster ya great idea

[@Blougheed]

might be stupid.. but instead of the cvt.. would a bike transmission work in anyway?

[@nobodynoone2500]

FIRE-WALL. Sound it out guys.

[@Brian_Tabor]

You might be able to get a joint/swivel socket in there to start it.

[@mitchellfrechmann599]

This build needs line locks so it can do a proper burnout at the drag strip! Gotta warm them slicks up before you send it off the line!

[@peterherrington3300]

I don't think it's making enough power to trouble those M/T's on a prepared track

[@marcpavlik8776]

Both good points IMHO, but remember the second model usually is better than the first model. (Powered by a HONDA 4 cylinder beast) just my thoughts though.

[@jamesmullen4308]

@@peterherrington3300 you gotta figure, if it actually puts down around 68 horse power. That's about 5-6lbs per horse power. A stock Corvette c5 was like 9-11lbs per horse power. So just cuz it's small doesn't mean it won't RIP them tires. I think if the CVT can handle it, it'll be a blast.

[@TheTrueVoiceOfReason]

Orange you glad... Charles is a dad, it's his right!!

[@justinellis2936]

Put a piece of Kevlar on the back of the firewall. That might give you a little bit more safety

[@rbyikes]

Lighter tires and wheels have less rotational inertia, they will be easier for the engine to get moving. Rpm is what makes drag tires grow, you really have to fling them.

[@jeffrykopis5468]

Only the tires on Top Fuel Dragsters and Funny Cars really grow. Even Pro Stock tires don't. Alcohol dragsters, maybe.

[@jasonheinrichs8200]

Get an offset impact grade attachment and you should be able to start it, or cut a notch with a plate with an opening for the extention to bump start it

[@BKD70]

You can get rid of the battery completely. Put a set of Anderson plugs on the battery leads, and then you can use the battery to start the engine, unplug, and go down the track. If you need 12V for your guages, you can simply make a battery pack from AA or C dry cells, or a 3S Lipo if you have experience with those. You do not need a battery for ignition, as those are magneto type ignition coils.... remember the magnets in the flywheel? Also there are a few pounds in your steering wheel... you could find a lighter alternative there as well.

[@burnettjerry]

you can always write names on the inside and outside of the firewall

[@robertbelote5273]

Rail 2.0 ? Yeah thats good , definitely interested.

[@craigfiles7067]

Use signage vinyl on the engine to driver separation plate you drilled all the holes in this will stop any oil getting to the driver in a catastrophic engine failure

[@dom.9527]

at this point i would love to see a K swap twin turbo on this thing…

[@TIBORANGE]

I love this material called „drillium“ pretty holed material… :)

[@TheSonofruss]

A secondary location for the harness is the seat mount bar

[@IosuamacaMhadaidh]

Ah, the infamous C&C cold opens are a cool production decision lads! Whoever does the editing, 👍

[@Morn_8024]

I have to suggest a body around the cockpit and arm restraints , with it open like it is there is a real good chance of breaking/losing an arm if you do ever crash/rollover at speed.

[@patricktolmie1685]

It'll probably go what Ike said keep up the good work you guys love your videos and the best thing in life is have fun

[@badcompany3057]

Got high hopes for this rig. Any plans in the offing for the honda ruckus and/or the mini truck?

[@Leavetheherd]

Every launch at the track has been at idle. If wheel spin is not a factor, wouldn’t power braking before launch = faster ET?

[@AlienLivesMatter]

maybe they can tune it for a higher idle launch