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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Back to the way she was born I love that car you're the man Luis at least one of my favorites
That's why Shawn is a Fuckin Boss! He does next level shit before anyone else can even get on that level! Big Fan!
Fueltech and Murder Nova y'all rock! Love the channel and content! I'm here for the algorithm! Peace
I have a half-wish that someone does an electric street car and breaks into the list with it. If the name of the game is leaving early and torque down low, you can't beat instant battery power to a motor. Not sure how possible all that is as an armchair drag race fan, modular batteries to shift the weight around as needed, no more spooling or bumping in, no more boost to worry about, maybe a more simple tuning process (ramp curve and throttle position), etc.
Mr. Flip flop wearing Shawn. How the Hell this guy works on anything with these ridiculous flip flops and no shoes is ridiculous..
I just like Prochargers, I am always cheering for the cars that have them. Murder Nova is an icon.
Love the Murder Nova!
It's crazy that after all these years he's circled back to this combo. This is pretty much exactly what he was sporting when S.O. started. Obviously he had nitrous before that as everyone did, but I mean back in 2011-12 when the show dropped and him and Doc were always going at it for the crown. That's technology…
Brent Austin – Megladon has been very successful for a long time with PC.
that is about as of a street car as the space shuttle is to a airplane.
Wanna hear something funny Justin Swanstrom had his car dyno’d at fuel tech he made peak power at 7500rpm with his 540Cid centrifugal supercharged proline but big country in his Infinite knowledge sets his kids shift point at 10,000rpm his rev limiter is set to 10,800 his shift point should be 7500rpm and his rev limiter should be at around 8500rpm that’s why the kids always tearing up pro chargers and I hope you know if you strip the input shaft on your pro-charger take it to a machine shop and get it fixed don’t sign it and sell it lol
Wouldn't believe a word outta Shaun's pie hole.
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Love this vid. Keeping it real. And explaining how and y. Keep up the good work
Hi, IT IS funny that, Everybody Is Talking about " Peak horsepower". No Body Talks About
" How Much Horsepower AND Torque " It Takes To " Drive " The " Pro-charger/Blower/ Screw Blower?
Verses a " Turbo Charger Setup? Just Asking?
Fireball butt boy
It's 2022, right?
I hope you put chief behind you!!!
“OG” Thats a completely different car. A little bit of sheetmetal is all that car has from the “OG” car.
Rookie question, that is some serious power, BUT is it fair to say suspension work is key also? because if you cant keep the wheels to the ground then the pwer is no good rite?
Its funny to see Shawn as race master. He so wants to see Ryan lose, idc what anybody says. He is sneaky with his low key whispering. He is on the person's side in front of them and against them behind them.
never lose those zoomies….. fckn awesome
outstanding vid.
I read something a magazine 40 years ago and they said when you leave the light the crank only turns around 300 rotations, and your done, im not buying that
For the average guy that wants to run on the street, what ever make or brand,4 6 8 super charge it
I’m sure this question has came up already and been answered, let’s pretend I’m a Dumb Ass. Why can’t you run a procharger and twin turbos??
That's the spirit of Capitalism Competitive Businesses
187 ftw! #moronnation
What would it cost to build a murder Nova OG just like yours please comment back just comment back and that is with me getting the Nova good shape