Recently the OG Murder Nova underwent a complete revamp with a brand new chassis by DMC Racing as Shawn Ellington returns to the streets of Oklahoma on Discovery Channel’s Street Outlaws series. The car sits lower and features a stiffer double frame-rail tube chassis along with a revamped four-link and rear housing as it attempts to transfer the raw power from the big-block Chevy powerplant. Also new for 2022 is a ProCharger F-3R-140 supercharger and the team decided it was best to run the new combination on FuelTech USA’s hub dyno before embarking on his quest to climb on top of “The List.”
Ellington explained how the turbo combination makes 1,000 more horsepower with the same engine package but still expects the ProCharger to be better for street racing. The turbo setup provides a stronger top-end charge whereas the ProCharger comes on much earlier in the run, enabling the car to run quicker. “The best chance to going fast is early, on the street,” he commented.
The Murder Nova’s supercharged engine cranks out 2,350 WHP on the Mainline Hub Dyno and he continues to rely on a FuelTech FT600 engine management system. The PowerFT ECU can handle any situation that Ellington faces whether it is the limited traction on the streets with the OG Murder Nova or the high-pressure No Prep Kings drag race competition with his similar looking twin-turbocharged Nova. The FT600 and its companion ECUs-FT550, FT550LITE, and FT450-offer a complete line-up of standard features including sequential injection and ignition, O2 Closed Loop, data logger, delay box, Boost Controller, Nitrous Controller, and so much more. FuelTech’s extensive list of features has helped change the game in the aftermarket ECU market, as proven by the success in various motorsports with championships and record-breaking performances.
Big power requires a formidable ignition system and Ellington relies on an FTSPARK-8 that is paired with a set of CDI Racing Ignition coils. Some users run the groundbreaking Gen I system and it is a highly capable ignition system, but FuelTech replaced it nearly two years ago with the FTSPARK-8 Gen II. The Gen II box offers a minimum and guaranteed 750mj of energy at 140 amps and has been tested up to 850mj in certain applications. FuelTech tests every unit prior to boxing to ensure each one meets the 750mj minimum guarantee. That works out to a 25 percent increase in mj output over the FTSPARK Gen I and a 12.5 percent increase of amps at the primary coil. All Gen I ignition boxes are upgradable to Gen II and it utilizes the same enclosure, making the swap easy and quick.
An EGT-8 CAN is used on OG Murder Nova to expand the input capacity of the FT600 and enable the use of eight thermo-coupler temperature sensors like EGT, oil or water temperature, and CHT. The EGT-8 CAN is compatible with any FT-series engine management system, including the older FT500 and FT500-LITE. For those who require the ultimate in expansion, FuelTech offers its Input Expander that connects using CAN communication. It allows for up to 24 additional inputs, including 20 analog inputs and 4 VR sensors.
The OG Murder Nova will be a regular on two Discovery Channel shows in 2022 with Street Outlaws: America’s List and the original Street Outlaws, so getting it sorted at FuelTech prior to filming is paramount to success. From climbing on top of The List in front of millions of viewers to championships in all types of motorsports, there is a reason you’re seeing #FuelTechEverywhere
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