Greg A.’s 1,500hp Seventy 2 Fast Engine

Who ever thought squeezing a fuel-only 1,500 hp out of a 72mm, T-4 turbo would be possible?! Somehow, this has become almost normal in the lead-up to the $100,000 Seventy 2 Fast race this June in Indy. Greg A.’s Freedom Racing Engines-built and S&S fueled Cummins was making some noise on Fleece Performance Engineering’s engine dyno last week—and word on the street is this bullet has a 1,500 hp dyno sheet. It’s no wonder why many are expecting to see deep 6-second, and even high 5-second 1/8-mile passes at the big race. There, in the staging lanes, you’ll find this common-rail beast under the hood of a black, regular cab third-gen that Greg A. calls “Redemption.”

UCC Prep

Michael Brown Is Bringing A BIG Gun To Indy

Need proof as to just how far Tater Built Turbochargers has come? The stock-appearing turbo wizards are now capable of building products like this: a 125mm windmill that can support 3,000 hp or more. The 5-inch inlet, billet compressor charger will debut on Michael Brown’s wild UCC build—a build he hopes will earn him one of the top spots on the chassis dyno. The massive charger is Tater Built’s boreless G57. It boasts a dual ball bearing center section, the aforementioned (and 8-blade) 125mm compressor wheel, and a 9-blade, 118mm turbine on the exhaust side. In the future, expect an even larger turbine wheel option to be on the table.

At The Track

Is No-Prep The Purest Form Of Racing?

According to Crazyhorse owner, Nathan Wheeler, “No prep is the best form of racing,” and the reasons why he thinks so are extremely hard to argue with. First and foremost, the racing surface is the great equalizer—not how much money you can dump into your vehicle. Point black, vehicle price tag is irrelevant. Second, and arguably just as important as the first reason, the driver can’t guess on the tune-up. Because of this, no-prep racing is a true driver/tuner form of competition. Large payouts, a diverse variety of vehicles competing, testing surfaces available virtually anywhere, and the fact that no-prep is highly relatable for the average fan and you begin to see why no-prep racing continues to grow in popularity.

Trackside 48RE Repair Kit

If you’re campaigning a 48RE in a high-horsepower racing application, you need to keep one of these kits on hand in the trailer. Born from real-world experience with 48RE failures, WP Developments’ trackside emergency care package includes a solution for every problem you could encounter with your Chrysler four-speed. That means Direct and Forward frictions and steels, Overdrive brake friction and steel, multiple snap rings (for proper clutch setup), Low and second gear band, Low/Reverse drum and sprag, a new direct drum, OD piston retainer, and an OD direct snap ring all come in the box—along with a host of other parts. Developed by racers for racers, the handpicked pieces in this kit are designed to take the guesswork (and weak links) out of any 48RE failure. Whether you’re chasing records or just looking to get back in the staging lanes, WP Developments’ trackside emergency care package ensures you get the most out of your race weekend.

Cutting-Edge Engine Tech

A Reliable, 1,000+ HP 6.7L Power Stroke Begins At Kill Devil Diesel

Leave it to the Power Stroke masters at Kill Devil Diesel to design one of the most reliable, four-digit horsepower packages on the planet for 6.7L Fords. Created for the enthusiast that wants serious power without sacrificing reliability, KDD’s Level 2 Sportsman Series Long Block is perfect for street trucks, weekend warriors, or all-out competition vehicles. The engine package boasts Jesel rocker arms, KDD Level 2 CNC ported (and O-ringed) heads, steel pistons, Wagler rods, a KDD main girdle with ARP main studs, a performance camshaft, and a TIG-welded crank gear. It’s a combination of parts engineered to eliminate the weak links of the 6.7L Power Stroke—so nothing can hold you back at the track, or on the street.

Written by Mike McGlothlin