5 Facts about Dave Kixmiller's GMC Sonoma
This GMC Sonoma has reached insane speeds, thanks to its LSX engine. Check out these five facts about the world famous Dave Kixmiller build.
4. Pre-Race Preparation
To prepare for the Bonneville salt flats, weight was the biggest concern. Since they were racing on packed-down salt, traction became extremely important, perhaps more important than anything else. They added a heavy quarter-inch plate on the floor, thicker gauge roll bar tubing, and other items to add weight to the truck. The weight assisted the traction, plus tweaks to the aerodynamics were made to ensure the front of the truck stays grounded.
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5. The Super-Star Engine
The LS engine in the truck is a Superdeck 5.3-liter motor with billet main caps. Bill Dailey used a setup he uses in Daytona, a billet LS dry sump setup with a big tank, which pumps five gallons of oil through the motor once during a five-mile run. This setup ensures that even if a return hose blows off, they still have oil going through the engine safely. This engine allowed them to reach the speed of 222 mph.
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