Tech Section - Project 4-Link

This is how we mounted the 55 amp alternator to our chassis and then ran a Moroso pulley off the BG belt drive fuel pump spindle.

Our next race is the Memorial Day weekend bracket race at Byron Dragway. It is our first event where we might have to make 10 runs in an eight hour day. The best part is if we do there is a $5,000 winner’s check waiting!

A few things we did to enhance our chances in races like this was to run an alternator and make a “rock guard” for the carburetors. We currently have an on-board battery charger. The alternator is shown in the photo mainly because I am always asked, “Where did I get a “kit” to mount one for a Mopar?” I didn’t, we made a bracket on the chassis and used a Moroso pulley on the BG crank spindle. The _” screen we used to protect the engine from larger debris was simply folded over an aluminum frame that fits under the scoop and fastened with wire ties. The on-board battery charger weighs only 14 ounces and if we get in a pinch for time between rounds all we have to do is locate a 120-volt power source. With all the generators running we should be able to mooch an outlet from someone. If you race at a place that does not permit returning to your pit area this might be something you should look into.

This is our first attempt at keeping any debris out of the engine and not affect the air flow we need for the two 1090 King Demons. I am working with #1 Stops to put together a custom K&N filter. Hopefully it will be ready for testing soon. We run on tracks that have a lot of gravel on the return roads and I wanted something ... just in case!!

Thanks for reading the “Project 4-Link” column this month; I hope it gives you a little insight into what we are doing. We aren’t world champions and we have a definite and small budget to work with. We just love the sport and the competition and the friends we have made doing this.