25
Feb/10
0

Twin Turbo Viper Maxed out the Dyno

Well The big Bad Red viper Put down some preliminary numbers before the Texas Mile.   At 21 lbs, she Flat Lines the Dyno at 1500WHP.   Hoping for a  new Software update the next day for some 1800whp pulls didnt come to fruitition, but the car is a beast non the less.   Check out the Dyno footage.

30
Dec/09
4

ARTT SRT Viper Part 2

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This past week we have been working on the TT SRT Viper Project being built for the Texas Mile .   The completed Turbo manifolds wedged the Giant 80mm Garrett/Tial Turbos in the viper.    The ART 1500+hp core was installed and the full 3″ intercooler piping was built to finish off the intake system.

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The Dry Sump Setup showed up the other day including the  Billet oil Pan and

12
Dec/09
2

Completed Single Turbo Ford GT

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Well its now December, a  good months after the mile and the single turbo FGT made its debut.    Unfortunately the event didn’t treat the car too well and we winded up chasing bugs down all weekend.  Although, we did manage a few 215+ mph passes on low boost.   Seeing the car go down the track was enough to put big smiles on the crew after the long month of assembling the car.

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The setup put down just over 1040 rwhp at 19 lbs of boost at 6800.  Shaking down the car has shown us how 

26
Oct/09
3

Lexus vs. Porsche roll racing at the Texas Mile

This  year the mile a group of guys were out shooting a pilot for a new Automotive Related Television show.   Chris Johnson of Boost Logic fame got to get in on some of the action and put the smack down on a 1000 whp+ twin turbo Porsche.  Check out the video footage that has made its way around the major automotive forums.

22
Oct/09
9

Texas Mile Coverage October 2009

This year was bigger and better than ever. Unfortunately we had some pretty bad luck with all of the A.R.T. cars that day, although they all did clock over 200+mph’s passes throughout the weekend.

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10
Oct/09
3

Single Turbo Dyno Footage

After a Day on the dyno, The car is making good power and running better than ever!

The Car dipped into 1000+ rwhp territory on moderate boost settings without much of a fight.

The Car is so loud, the speaker distorts when close in.

Its Friday night, and the Texas Mile is Next Week!

Filed under: Dyno, Mile
5
Oct/09
1

Single Turbo Ford GT pt. 3

Single Turbo Ford GT

Here are the final pics of the buildup for the October 09′ running of the Texas Mile.

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2
Oct/09
0

Ford GT National Rally comes to Austin, Tx 2009

October 14th -16th, the 4th annual Ford GT rally will be coming through Austin, Tx.

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The Rally will be host to over 100+ exotic Ford GT Super cars from all over the country in all different shapes and forms.
The event will take place during the week leading up to the weekend of the Texas Mile.

Road Racing at Texas World

14
Sep/09
0

Ford GT Single Turbo Part 2

More Pictures of the buildup for the October Texas Mile Running.

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23
Aug/09
0

Ford GT Single Turbo Conversion

The A.R.T. Texas Mile built Ford GT is back under the knife for a New setup for this years October Mile running.

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The Decision has been made to do away with the Twin Turbo Setup in an effort to make more power efficiently and hopefully sooner.