Joe Salmestrelli - Sayre, Pennsylvania
The car may be heading towards a track day only car. She is a trip to drive on the street, however the volume of MORONS on the road and the poor condition of same are factors in this decision. I've got the track bug and she is at home on the track.
Originaly built by myself, I tired of the drag racing scene and the psuedo (punk kid) racers on the street and wanted something that I could drive on those few remaining country roads. I started the project in 1977 and it has seen many stages of evolution.
Originaly built by myself, I tired of the drag racing scene and the psuedo (punk kid) racers on the street and wanted something that I could drive on those few remaining country roads. I started the project in 1977 and it has seen many stages of evolution.
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Photos from the Aug, 2018 Pittsburg Convention
Well at the Convention during the track day I threw a half shaft on the back stretch at speed. Caught my attention to say the least! Lots of damage to the driveline. Looks like I'm going to take a different tack in the driveline as the last 2 track days ended early in driveline failures. It's time for a C-6 Jerico upgrade so I can thrash her hard and have a better gear selection. Currently I use 3rd and 4th gear only and I'm sure the torque loading is stressing that tiny ring gear!
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January, 2020 Update
Still broken after Pitt Int Raceway half shaft failure. 3rd to 4th shift at full song at kink in back straight!
February, 2021 Update
Blew engine in NASCAR turn 3 at Pocono running down a well prepped early. Picked up a fresh 358 from a local engine builder, Engine has dyno time and 24 laps on it. Dyno #s 530 hp, I'm bound to go the Jerico C/5 rout. Looking for parts and help.
May, 2021 Update
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Fuel cell install and sub frame upgrade along with a trans oil cooler.
December, 2021 Update
Have acquired a new mill. 358 Dart 10:1 compression mechanical cam capable of 7500 sustained. All forged lower end making 535 on the dyno.
Needless to say the, driveline WILL be upgraded. All new bulkhead being fabricated to accommodate more legroom and better ergonomics. Tubing bender and TIG welder getting a workout with cage upgrades.
Way too many modifications to list!
Needless to say the, driveline WILL be upgraded. All new bulkhead being fabricated to accommodate more legroom and better ergonomics. Tubing bender and TIG welder getting a workout with cage upgrades.
Way too many modifications to list!
January, 2024 Update
Finally, a Jerico resides amid ship!
