Parachute Launcher

[@patw52pb1]

Great channel, great content. Here is a bit of info that hopefully helps: NHRA mandates parachutes on all competition vehicles running 150 MPH or faster in the timing speed trap without regard to quarter-mile or eighth-mile or 1000 feet. Dual Parachutes are required if running 200 MPH or faster without regard to timing distance. This is iterated in Section 20 (General Regulations) 4:8 and referenced in each specific Class Requirements and Specifications under "PARACHUTE". Class Requirements and Specifications supersede Section 20 General Regulations. This was clarified and confirmed through NHRA Div4 tech support. Certain NHRA class requirements state: "No more than 3.5 inches of any portion of the parachute pack can be located under the rear of the spoiler. Measured from the parachute pack backing plate to the rear tip of the spoiler. Pneumatic parachute must use minimum 3/8-inch O.D. line; cannot use separate air supply from other pneumatic functions. Parachutes must be assisted by a launcher system - either air or spring. A pilot spring does not constitute a launcher but is acceptable as a secondary launch unit." This is to get the chute launched into the air stream and ensure repeatable rapid proper chute deployment. IHRA is class-specific and states "PARACHUTE: Mandatory on entries at 150 mph 1/4 or 125 mph 1/8." "Cars running 200 mph in the 1/4 mile must have two parachutes with one release handle." on classes that are fast enough to require a chute. Interesting note according to Stroud: Drag Chutes/Parachutes are not SFI tagged or rated and do not have a certification expiration date. "www.stroudsafety.com/recertification" Thanks for all you do and share. Best wishes to you, your family and friends. Don't worry, be happy and healthy.

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Thanks, that is good information!

[@richardprice5978]

Why not have a expiration date and re-certification process say every 5 ish years?? My safety harness ( and other parts that have sfi # have the same thing and I understand why on most of it because someone got hurt or killed or close enough ) ( so far I’ve never needed them for a crash or so far haven’t gotten to race/test in tune HPDE it yet in 8 years ish 😔 as I’m still getting ready but I have gotten to street driving ) have that and I’m not as hard on it as a well used parachute would be. I was told that safety fabrics can deteriorate just from sitting after 3-15 years and it’s faster if there damp or dirty like a parachute that gets drag on the ground or fast food spills onto seat belts

[@richardprice5978]

I thought 🤔 that I read a Internet rule book that the official Dragstrip organising bodies put out circa 2013~ covered parachutes and other safety equipment requirements and I remembered them being mandatory for retesting/getting a new one every so often. I just forgot at what speed it’s needed and or they have probably updated the rule book by now. last time I readed it my car doesn’t pass for sub-10’s I the 1/4 Mile drag as I have a full interior and no to little jungle Jim inside because I use the back seats and it miss up the hard top/convertible looks plus it’s harder for 💃🏼 To not show off things when getting in and out of the car. Power wise it’s sub-13’s aiming for sub-1500 hp ( drive line limited aka TR6070 ) but more than 650 hp at the tires. If I can figure out a way of smoky Eunic my way into having a bolt in mini top fuel rail cage only around the drivers seat/take out the power D&D seat for the weekend and not a full cage or roll bar I’d be game

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

A complete video about how to fold and re pack the parachute after it was used and deployed would be a great dedicated video John @turboJohn

[@BlytheLifeRacing]

I have noticed if I am not on the throttle when the parachute is deployed it will snatch the rear of the car aggressively, if it is not centered behind the car it will jerk the back of the car in what ever direction the parachute is favoring. I now stay on the throttle until I can feel the grab of the parachute, 2300LB car probably effected more than a heavier car would be.

[@fegoins]

Awesome! Totally upgrading mine. Didn't have the heart to pay $600 for it new. Thanks man.

[@chandannel]

Keep the low budget tips coming. Thanks!

[@kalebsteffenhagen3835]

Awesome video but cant ignore the fact there is a whole car on a shelf lol.

[@ThePaintPaperHustle]

3 year throwback 👀

[@trevorsmith9251]

Keep the videos coming John, racing on a budget, love it 🔥🇦🇺

[@cpolt1192]

John, what an Idea! I have been wanting an Air Cannon, but did not want to pay the $ for one. Definitely building one. Thnx foe the idea/info! Hope you and yours are safe!

[@TurboJohnRacing]

I don’t know if it had enough force to do an Ir cannon. But could be wrong.

[@cpolt1192]

@@TurboJohnRacing....ya this will work just as well and be wayy easier.

[@michealwriska2920]

An great video on the Parachute thank you

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Great video John very informative and educational

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

The speed and forward motion of the vehicle causes the line to extend and then the parachute to come out completly

[@rafatrill]

Great video can u do a video on how it's mounted on the car? Where its welded ect ect

[@Astro20ft]

Another great video TJ , great info., Need to get some primer spots on the notch, give it even more character 😁💪

[@db7069]

Another very informative video. Appreciated 👍

[@hedgepethracing9590]

My whole truck is s&w I like their stuff..

[@Onalky87]

So as soon as u turn ur co2 bottle on there’s pressure and it’s trying to push the chute out with the only thing holding it in being the cable? I always thought u needed a special handle and a Mac valve etc

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Yes, the cable holds the air launcher back just like it does with the spring

[@tomscobra2003]

How do you determine what length parachute, you need ?

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Manufacturers recommendations

[@michealwriska2920]

Hey tj when r u going to go thru ur powerglide there’s not any good videos on the powerglide I’m about to start putting mine together and I just wanna to see how u do urs ok powerglide powerglide powerglide please??

[@andrewduringer8836]

What is up with the fastback mustang up in the loft of the shop?!?! that's badass. Gotta be a cool story behind that

[@TurboJohnRacing]

That is Bryan’s old bracket car. Could not handle much power without twisting all up. Almost killed him a couple times so he parked it.

[@andrewduringer8836]

Nothing says not for sale like literally throwing it up on the shelf. Pretty badass shop art

[@donbaker3526]

John...love this video and has me wanting to convert to air launcher after watching your video and realize I can maybe afford to do it...would you mind giving me the part number of your air cylinder you got from granger?? I tried stopping video to read the part number on cylinder but just not able to stop just right to read it..Also what stroke is it?? Any information be very helpful to me..On social security disability so can't afford to buy a chute launcher from companies that sells them..I'm a fabricator so if could just get cylinder number then rest I can build..

[@jeffgraham48]

Do you happen to have a boost carb you would sell? I can't get 9ne right and ready to be done with it. I appreciate your videos.

[@jcnpresser]

Great content tj!!!

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Thanks

[@xfrog65]

How long is the piston travel on that air cylinder? Are you using air or co2 and at what psi? Thanks.

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Co2 at 85psi. I don’t remember the travel, but it’s about a foot or so

[@xfrog65]

@@TurboJohnRacing can you see if the one you have is marked with a brand and part number? When you removed the pilot chute with the spring, did you have to go with a chute bag with the small integrated launching chute?

[@deanlindsey304]

I seen you guys at John docks on the dyno you got that Mustang painted yet how many horsepower get that list ready the donkey's going to be down there

[@antprice2012]

Great video

[@wicked13_racing46]

Hey john im just starting out racing and would love too Learn what you know I’m in Fayetteville and have been building a 93 lx, would really love to pick your brain!!

[@63chevyll30]

what cam company do you guys use for your LS turbo engines?

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Little John Motorsports has done a ton of our stuff

[@keefespencer1173]

Your buddy Ryan with the Fairmont should be put up against Wes with his Monte Carlo SS when he gets it done in that team vs team race you and John Doc wants to set up at one of your Thursday night 28-275/10.5 races @ Galot or at the next LS Nasty event

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Great idea

[@anytakers]

Who makes the parachute mount thats on the fairmont?

[@TurboJohnRacing]

Bryan made it at his shop!

[@anytakers]

@@TurboJohnRacing wonder if he would be interested in making another one?

[@gordokia95]

Where can i buy the cylinder

[@TurboJohnRacing]

McMaster Carr, Granger and Amazon have them.

[@gordokia95]

Turbo John thanks alot

[@NorthAvenueRacing]

Stupid ? But what holds the flaps of the bag closed before deployment? On my spring the cable holds it in

[@TurboJohnRacing]

The hold down loop is in one of the flaps!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

His is defenitly not a street car lol sounds good

[@joshking6706]

I think it’s 130 in the 1/8

[@Stevesbe]

IHRA rulebook, page 99: "PARACHUTE: Required on all machines that exceed run of 150 mph on 1/4 mile or 125 mph on 1/8 mile. Cars running 200 mph in the 1/4 mile must have two parachutes

[@ricknichol2288]

So why don't you do yours then you don't feel like packing it you want somebody else to do it

[@TurboJohnRacing]

LOL, I pull mine every time at a normal 1/8 mile track and it makes goes through the finish line under power! If I’m at a 1/4 mile track, and only running 1/8mile I don’t usually pull it because I have 1800ft to stop.

[@Stevesbe]

You need a few cans of that body filler on the table so you can paint your car

[@ricknichol2288]

In a 8th of a mile its a kids race so you got a Lot more Room to slow down in a quarter mile track That's why no Parachutes lolol

[@TurboJohnRacing]

1/8 is what we have mostly

[@ricknichol2288]

happens too fast