This is our new favorite sport.
Although supercar drag races are thrilling, they pale in comparison to our new favourite sport, Big Rig Challenge drag racing. Although tractor-trailers may be the devil of your highway commute, they are actually more faster than you believe. Take, for example, the modified trucks in this video, which have enough force to twist the semi truck’s frame. So, how do you convert a semi-truck into a race truck?
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A significantly modified Peterbilt 359 is the hero of today’s video. This long-haul trucking icon is a favourite among owner-operators, and its launch in 1967 signalled the beginning of long-haul trucking. The Peterbilt 359 became a legend because to its extensive options list and intelligent use of materials over its 20-year production cycle, which ended in 1987. The aluminium frame of the 359 was available, as well as an aluminium cab and sleeping section, which helped keep the weight down.
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The 359 also had a spacious engine bay, allowing owners to choose from a variety of huge engine and transmission combinations. The Caterpillar 3408 engine was one of the most popular configurations. Depending on trim level, this enormous V8 displaced 18.0 litres and produced roughly 450 horsepower. 46.2 litres of oil and 54.9 litres of coolant are used by the Caterpillar 3408 engine.
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The truck in the Big Rig Challenge racing series is far from stock, yet it was built on the foundation of the renowned Peterbilt 359. We can see it racing other 359s in the video, but it appears to have a significant power edge.
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If anything has an engine, there’s a good possibility that someone is racing it. Semi-trucks are no exception, and they’ve proven to be excellent drag racing platforms.
Source: Motor1