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by Mean Gene
Thu Dec 29, 2011 2:23 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Salt Contender
Replies: 6
Views: 8428

Re: Salt Contender

I am running SCTA (Speedweek). Believe it or not if you run straight diesel and there is not specifically a diesel class then you are put into the gas class. If you do methanol injection or something like that then you are put into the fuel class. Just as a side note; if you were to build a 4 wheel ...
by Mean Gene
Fri Dec 23, 2011 2:31 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Salt Contender
Replies: 6
Views: 8428

Re: Salt Contender

I got the bike finished at the 11th hour, passed tech, made a qualifying run and backed it up for a record. I was able to come up with enough documentation to satisfy their requirements that it was a production motorcycle engine. The record you ask? 15.772 mph. I know, disappointing, but my main eng...
by Mean Gene
Tue Jan 18, 2011 2:38 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Salt Contender
Replies: 6
Views: 8428

Re: Salt Contender

That's the fun part. The sky is the limit on hopping up this little motor. The first order of business will be adding boost. I have an RBH31 turbo, but I think even this will be too large. The better option might be to find a larger turbo, remove the exhaust turbine and drive it off the crank using ...
by Mean Gene
Mon Jan 17, 2011 7:05 pm
Forum: Member Introductions
Topic: Salt Contender
Replies: 6
Views: 8428

Salt Contender

Hi, all. I currently have no diesel bike as of yet, but I plan to start building very soon. The reason for the build is a land speed record attempt at the Bonneville Salt Flats. I will be using a Lombardini 6LD260 with the bore reduced to get into the 250cc push rod class. The frame will be a modifi...