Archive for the ‘Diesel Power’ Category
Posted by Cetane_100 on
November 12, 2011
Bruiser Conversions is setting a new standard in power for Jeep JKs. With the Cummins 4BT Turbo Diesel Power Plant, Jeep enthusiasts can now boast improved performance in torque, fuel economy and fuel capability, and of course, the cool factor of a diesel engine. In fact, the 4BT engine is capable of producing 400 ftlbs of torque at 1700 rpms. “After several years of intense research with different applications, the reliability, torque and power benefits just made this a no-brainer,” says Jeff Garland, founder of Bruiser and owner of Jeff’s Jeep Yard in Clearwater, FL. With multiple fuel capabilities, the Bruiser 4BT engine can run on several different types of fuel, including waste vegetable oil and bio-diesel. Don Altman, co-owner of Trail Jeeps in Boulder, CO, installs HEMI engines in Jeeps and sought out Garland to provide another source of power to his Jeep clients. “The HEMIs don’t hit full power until the rpm gauge shows 4000 rpm. By that time, catching traction might rip the axles off the jeep in an off-road situation. The ability of the diesel pilot to control the power is like nothing I’ve ever felt off-road,” says Altman.
Some of the benefits of the 4bt conversion in an off road environment.
Torque comes in at a very low rpm enabling excellent control of vehicle with minimal tire spin and excellent traction in an off camber situation caused by added weight. Economy is a plus; in our tests, a correctly modified jeep unlimited can achieve 28 mpg around town and upwards of 30 mpg on the interstate. Depending on build sheet and modifications to engine as well as tire size and gear ratio. Average Unlimited with 37 inch tires and 3.73 to 1 ratio w/ 120 hip and 380 ft. of torque , with automatic Raptor 700r 4 speed over drive will achieve 26 to 27 mpg around town and 30 plus on highway @ 1600 rpms. Multiple fuel capability, the bruiser has the capability to run on several different types of fuel with little or no modifications, such as waste vegetable oil, bio-diesel etc. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted by Cetane_100 on
December 11, 2009
It looks like the open source model can work for building new cars after all. The Local Motors Rally Fighter was to see at SEMA, and it is even more awesome in person than in pics. The interior on this pre-production car obviously still needs some work, but the rest is really impressive. Looking like some crazy mashup of a fighter plane and a SCORE rally truck. The passion of the principles is obvious and it’s clear that the vehicle has been well thought-out. While much of the Rally Fighter is unique, they weren’t bashful about borrowing off-the-rack parts where they knew good ones already existed – Ford F-150 uprights that have been proven at Baja, a Mercedes bumper support system, Fox off-road shocks, a healthy but frugal BMW diesel from the 335d, and the list goes on and on. The story of this vehicle is in its revolutionary yet simple development process – it was designed and developed by a community of car enthusiasts. New American car company Local Motors invites anyone with a passion for cars to collaborate in an open design process to help choose and shape the look of each Local Motors vehicle. Now home to over 4,000 car designers, engineers and enthusiasts, the Local Motors community is the largest of its kind – and the only to bring a new car to market.
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Posted by Cetane_100 on
October 26, 2009
Local Motors, the revolutionary American car company, will begin taking reservations for its daring new desert racing vehicle, the Rally Fighter. Local Motors has the world’s largest community of car designers and engineers embracing open collaboration to develop innovative cars for underserved, passionate enthusiast communities. Local Motors cars are built in regional Micro-Factories, which will be a groundbreaking fusion of advanced, small-volume manufacturing and amazing ownership experiences.
The Rally Fighter is an off-road racer, custom designed and built for the deserts of the American Southwest. The first of its kind, the Rally Fighter was designed by community member Sangho Kim of Pasadena, California, and developed Read the rest of this entry »
