LONG ROAD TO THE HAMMERS : A Behind the Scene Look of the 2013 King at the Hammers

GCM 2 · Feb 17, 2013

FallonJeeper said:
Every Man Challenge is another option. That only takes a vehicle that falls into one of their classes and an entry fee.

I gotta say, I like your enthusiasm :rock:......however, even in the "stock class"/EMC, there was not one vehicle that even resembled stock. Even the cheapest builds add up $$$$ very quickly. The race takes more than just just a vehicle that meets the minimum class rules; it takes really strong parts, a rig that has been built with zero weak spots, skilled pilot/co-pilot, a good bit of pre-running to learn the potential course and shake out the vehicles gremlins, and lastly, but perhaps most importantly- a very lucky day. :thumb: Remember, out of 26 race cars that started on Thursday's stock class race, only 1 finished. Everyone else broke!

1BAMFR · Feb 18, 2013

I have questions about the HEMI in a JK....

Can you keep a 6spd. Tranny with the Hemi?

Can we run a standard Rubi 4:1 transfer case with a Hemi?

I know they offer a 5.7, 6.1, 6.4, and strokers, does the tranny options change w/ each motor?

GCM 2 · Feb 18, 2013

1BAMFR said:
I have questions about the HEMI in a JK....

Can you keep a 6spd. Tranny with the Hemi?

Can we run a standard Rubi 4:1 transfer case with a Hemi?

I know they offer a 5.7, 6.1, 6.4, and strokers, does the tranny options change w/ each motor?

It can all be done, its just more fab work that gets pricey

wayoflife · Feb 18, 2013

1BAMFR said:
I have questions about the HEMI in a JK....

Can you keep a 6spd. Tranny with the Hemi?

Can we run a standard Rubi 4:1 transfer case with a Hemi?

I know they offer a 5.7, 6.1, 6.4, and strokers, does the tranny options change w/ each motor?

Yes, you can run a manual with a HEMI but, aside from AEV, I only know of one other person to who have done it. As far as performance goes, it's badass - way nicer than an auto as there is no programming to get in the way. I'm not 100% sure but, I'm pretty sure the manual is off a Dakota.

1BAMFR · Feb 18, 2013

wayoflife said:
Yes, you can run a manual with a HEMI but, aside from AEV, I only know of one other person to who have done it. As far as performance goes, it's badass - way nicer than an auto as there is no programming to get in the way. I'm not 100% sure but, I'm pretty sure the manual is off a Dakota.

Thanks for the info.!

How would our transfer cases bolt up to a Dakota tranny?

wayoflife · Feb 18, 2013

1BAMFR said:
Thanks for the info.!

How would our transfer cases bolt up to a Dakota tranny?

You can adapt just about anything but the real question you should be asking yourself is "should you do it"? I would argue, no. With that much power, I would recommend that you install an Atlas.

1BAMFR · Feb 18, 2013

wayoflife said:
You can adapt just about anything but the real question you should be asking yourself is "should you do it"? I would argue, no. With that much power, I would recommend that you install an Atlas.

OR.....I could slap a turbo on the stock motor for alot less money then a Hemi swap which is $25k+++++

OverlanderJK · Feb 18, 2013

GCM 2 said:
skilled co-pilot

That's why EVO TJ didn't finish?

:cheesy: Just kidding!

GCM 2 · Feb 18, 2013

OverlanderJK said:
That's why EVO TJ didn't finish?

:cheesy: Just kidding!

Like I said, Jim didn't fit the race car and I fit both the race car and Jim's race suit.....so the choice was only obvious!

FallonJeeper · Feb 18, 2013

GCM 2 said:
I gotta say, I like your enthusiasm :rock:......however, even in the "stock class"/EMC, there was not one vehicle that even resembled stock. Even the cheapest builds add up $$$$ very quickly. The race takes more than just just a vehicle that meets the minimum class rules; it takes really strong parts, a rig that has been built with zero weak spots, skilled pilot/co-pilot, a good bit of pre-running to learn the potential course and shake out the vehicles gremlins, and lastly, but perhaps most importantly- a very lucky day. :thumb: Remember, out of 26 race cars that started on Thursday's stock class race, only 1 finished. Everyone else broke!

Nobody said anything about finishing/winning. I was just pointing out that you could race the EMC without having to qualify throughout the year or at LCQ.

You're correct, finishing the EMC takes a tough vehicle. If you can finish the EMC you could probably do well in the KOH.

Chiromancer · Feb 18, 2013

Long Road to the Hammers - A Behind the Scene Look of the 2013 King at the Hammers

GCM 2 said:
Like I said, Jim didn't fit the race car and I fit both the race car and Jim's race suit.....so the choice was only obvious!

Hah! What a lucky day for you! Sometimes you just have to man up and go racing!

Hopefully, I'll be more worried about a copilot in a couple years than what still needs done to my rig!

Beyrgut · Feb 19, 2013

I think my favorite part was "where's the snorkel" in the background. Another great video from the WOL crew.

JKAnimal · Feb 19, 2013

Great video! I finally had a chance to watch it and wow very nice! :clap2:

wayoflife · Feb 28, 2013

For those of you who are Vimeo fans, I'm happy to say that you can now watch it there as well:

Notajerryskid · Feb 28, 2013

First time I have ever seen Mell out of Camo shorts.

Insanerubicon · Mar 26, 2013

Long Road to the Hammers - A Behind the Scene Look of the 2013 King at the Hammers

How do I go about being a racer in next years KING OF THE HAMMERS?????????????

Insanerubicon · Mar 26, 2013

Long Road to the Hammers - A Behind the Scene Look of the 2013 King at the Hammers

Chiromancer said:
Lacking lots of money and fame right now... But that's what 5 year plans are for... So far, I got the Jeep and a good paying job, the rest will just fall into place as the time passes:-D

I feel the same as you as far as wanting to be a part of this race. I myself has been an aggressive offroader for years now but because of work and lack of options in my area it's hard to pull something like this off or be apart of as far as being in an event like this.

RockIt Man · Mar 23, 2014

Any chance would could be seeing as equal for 2014??

GCM 2 · Mar 23, 2014

RockIt Man said:
Any chance would could be seeing as equal for 2014??

Nope, not a chance :sigh: The Wayalife Film crew was unable to attend this year's race. It was a noticeable absence too, and not just because there is always a camera filming around the pits or on the course, but Wayoflife and CarsonCindy are considered active and valuable members of the Race Team that do so much more than just capture awesome footage. :rock: There are more races this year, let's hope the Wayalife Crew can attend some of those!

Sudz · Mar 23, 2014

GCM 2 said:
The Wayalife Film crew was unable to attend this year's race.

but they got plenty of lovin' in the online chat room that was broadcasting side by side the race footage :crazyeyes:

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