Torn Project
 

We would like to introduce project "TORN".

This project started as a conversation about another truck we had for sale on ebay. After a couple of hours on the phone we decided it would be best to start from scratch and build one from ground up.

With the ultimate goal of competing in the OUSCI in Las Vegas after SEMA, we demand many things from TORN.

Built on a custom frame with C5 running gear, powered by a single turbo 5.7 LS Built by Thompson Motorsports in Texas, controlled by Haltech

Current suppliers are - Throttle Works - MHT wheels - QA1 shocks - Nitto Tires - Kendall oils - Thompson Motorsports - Benny Maxwell at Axsent (concept drawings, logos, design)

Here is a link to the project page.
http://www.throttleworks.com/projects/65?page=1

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Very cool and different build. It would be nice to see an AD auto crossed. There are a couple C10 I see on the tracks but no AD's.

Following along.

Marc

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I'm not normally a fan of theme trucks but that is one good looking truck that just sits right and looks right. I think it looks great because you didn't go overboard on the military theme. The insignia and color do a great job by themselves without any more embellishment and the rest of the paint job adds to the total look.

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A few years ago there was a thread on this site from a guy that set an Ad up for autocross that ran really good. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=535417&page=2

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That's a great looking AD, hope you post the full build here!

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A couple early pics.
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I'll tag along as well.
-Jonathan-

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Looking forward to the build...Jim

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I like new builds

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I just went back and went though the build page. You guys do some serious design and build work. I'd say that one should give the current hot dogs running the Goodguys autocross all they can handle.

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Here are a couple of the original drawings put together by Benny https://axesent.wordpress.com/

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Being a 25 year veteran of the Air Force, I love the truck!

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The heart of TORN. Thanks to Thompson Motorsports for putting together a fantastic motor for us. http://www.thompsonmotorsports.net/

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Sorry forgot the specs.
5.7 Iron block LS
Running on E85/98
Engine dyno numbers are north of 800hp - will require traction control.
We may run methanol injection in order to keep intake temps in check on the road course.... No intercooler.

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Tell Benny that I tip my hat to his skills as an artist because I actually thought the first drawing you showed was an artsy fartsy photo rather than a drawing. That man has some skill.

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TORN up on the frame jig. The C5 suspension install is fairly straight forward, wheelbase will be set to a match the concept drawing as close as possible. Custom bedsides will be fabricated in order to match the wheelbase. The C5 with it's transmission in the rear will aid in traction out of the corners. QA1 shocks will also add to keeping speeds up in and out of the corners.

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Love the build. I've been looking into building my 54 into a Bonneville racer.

Do you have any more pics of your rollcage? Especially the rear hoop and floor attachment points?

Chris

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I don't want to sidetrack his thread but if you plan to build a rig to race at Bonneville the first thing to do is buy a copy of the rule book and study it.

I looked into it years ago and there aren't/weren't many classes that pickups fit in well. Do a lot of homework before you start building.

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Chris, I will get a couple pics posted soon.

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I've actually been studying it. I don't have any pipe dreams of going 200 MPH. One of the lower classes suits me just fine.

I've scrapped my original plans of building off the original chassis and am doing a chassis swap. Which is why this particular thread caught my eye.

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Whitedog76,
Here are a couple pics, don't have a clear one of the base of the rollcage, I will try to get some this afternoon.

We built the perimeter frame with 2x3 tube which moves the cage connection points to the outside as far as possible and also eases mounting of the cab.

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Awesome. I really like how it's coming together. I'm planning on using a Trailblazer chassis vs. an S 10. The center part of the frame has a huge drop in it. Doing a perimeter frame similar to yours may be the way to go.

Thanks
Chris

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Whitedog you may want to pull a tape on a trailblazer before you commit to it..I think it may be a little wide for an ad truck..I can't remember who but there's a trailblazer swap on here somewhere and that's the issues he ran into..

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Don't want to take over this thread. I've had aTB for a daily driver since 2005. Owned my 54 since 2006. Trust me I've thought about it ALOT.

Check out this link. http://www.vortec4200.com/forum1/vie...php?f=10&t=939

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Amazing