Help a local wheeler and builder make it to top truck 2014

[whacko810]

This is from A.C.E autos Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/ACEAutomotive4x4andFabricatoin

ATTENTION!!!
**In the NEW April 2014 issue of FourWheeler Magazine is the Gold Rubicon of Tim Aker.. built by yours Truly, A.C.E Automotive 4x4 & Fabrication!
It's in the running for the 2014 Top Truck Challenge, where I will be Co-Pilot IF we can make the top 10!
On page 41 there is a ballot that needs to be mailed in. We are currently #48. If you cut out that ballot and Name #48 as #1-10 we could get voted into the TOP TEN.
So if you do not have a subscription to this magazine, run out and get your copy, fill out the ballot and mail it in!!**

~Andy Getz~

[mitaker]

I am new to this forum, but I do know some of the members here. This is my Jeep that is entered in Top Truck Challenge. Please vote for #48 so I can represent to east side of the country and show all of those flat billers from the west coast and Canada what's up! Thanks guys!

[JeffK5]

Nice rig... 500hp I-6 stroker ..do tell?

[tjrider]

I looked for that issue today and couldn't find it. When does it come out?

[mitaker]

Originally Posted by tjrider

I looked for that issue today and couldn't find it. When does it come out?

Mine got mailed out 2 weeks ago. I have seen them at Walgreen's and Kroger. It is the April edition.

[mitaker]

Originally Posted by JeffK5

Nice rig... 500hp I-6 stroker ..do tell?

This is still a work in progress, but the motor is being built by Arnold Hines Racing Engines. Most 4.8 strokers are bored .060 over. He is doing mine with an .030 bore. By doing this it will keep some cylinder wall thickness and hopefully some longevity. On paper he tells me it should make about 415 HP, 450 lb ft. I think those numbers are a little optimistic. The supercharger is from Rick Rimmer. He repurposed the 3.8 v6 supercharger for use on the 4.0 with some custom bracket. These SC units make about 100 HP and 100 lb ft on a stock motor. My guess is that it should make right around 500 each, but those numbers could go either way by 10%.

[JeffK5]

Originally Posted by mitaker

This is still a work in progress, but the motor is being built by Arnold Hines Racing Engines. Most 4.8 strokers are bored .060 over. He is doing mine with an .030 bore. By doing this it will keep some cylinder wall thickness and hopefully some longevity. On paper he tells me it should make about 415 HP, 450 lb ft. I think those numbers are a little optimistic. The supercharger is from Rick Rimmer. He repurposed the 3.8 v6 supercharger for use on the 4.0 with some custom bracket. These SC units make about 100 HP and 100 lb ft on a stock motor. My guess is that it should make right around 500 each, but those numbers could go either way by 10%.

Wow..sounds nasty. There was a guy running a 4.8 on lots of nitrous at Gravelrama last year an it was damn strong.

[beer_goggles_009]

Good luck Tim and Andy. You guys have my vote!



jim

[Coppertop]

You got my vote,Good Luck.I see your from Okeana,tell me you have a (Where the hell's Okeana) tee shirt?


Nick

[KargoMaster]

I was surprised to see the Okeana, OH location... Nice rig.

How long have you been running the 43's?
You gonna go 46's when Mickey Thompson calls you after you get in?

Good luck! It's quite an experience.

[mitaker]

Originally Posted by JeffK5

Wow..sounds nasty. There was a guy running a 4.8 on lots of nitrous at Gravelrama last year an it was damn strong.

I hope this motor kicks ass!

[mitaker]

Originally Posted by beer_goggles_009

Good luck Tim and Andy. You guys have my vote!



jim

Thanks Jim!

[Runoveru2]

I just put my vote for ya in the mailbox.. Good Luck

[mitaker]

Originally Posted by Coppertop

You got my vote,Good Luck.I see your from Okeana,tell me you have a (Where the hell's Okeana) tee shirt?


Nick

I don't have that t shirt but I should totally get some made up, that's hilarious!

[mitaker]

Originally Posted by KargoMaster

I was surprised to see the Okeana, OH location... Nice rig.

How long have you been running the 43's?
You gonna go 46's when Mickey Thompson calls you after you get in?

Good luck! It's quite an experience.

Thank you! I've been running the 43's for about a year and a half. Switched from 42" IROK's on 16" TrailReady wheels. I like the SX's much better, stronger sidewall and all around better traction. I love having the double Beadlocks, and the Stazworks works wheels are damn strong. Probably switch to the 46" TTC tire if I make it into the competition.
Thanks to everyone who has voted for Andy and I

[Coppertop]

Originally Posted by mitaker

I don't have that t shirt but I should totally get some made up, that's hilarious!

I remember seeing the tee shirts in the 80's,mainly at Ross High School(Class of 83)

Nick

[mitaker]

Originally Posted by Coppertop

I remember seeing the tee shirts in the 80's,mainly at Ross High School(Class of 83)

Nick

If we make it in to TTC, I will get some of those shirts made up for sure!