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 Team Orlando The Orlando...  Team Orlando The Orlando Hurricanes' '88 zipped though the slalom second best with a time of 6.26 seconds. Braking from 60 to 0 came in 130.26 feet. The suspension consisted of QA-1 dampers, Energy Suspension bushings, Lakewood control arms, and QA-1 caster/camber plates.  This Boss engine featured...  This Boss engine featured a Comp solid roller cam, an Edelbrock Super Victor, and a Pro Shot of NOS juice. Other important items included the BBK headers, 30-pound injectors, and a Summit Universal x pipe kit.  Due to staffing changes at...  Due to staffing changes at the Orlando campus, the team had only four weeks to complete the car and get it to the competition.  The Hurricanes swung for the...  The Hurricanes swung for the moon right off the bat on dyno day, scoring big with 633.91 hp. Unfortunately, it came at a cost, as the engine gulped its coolant, sending it into the oil pan. Rather than try to swap a head gasket, Orlando went for it and simply changed the oil after every portion of the event. | Q Collegiate Power Challenge Results | | Team | RWHP | 60-0 Braking | Slalom | 1/4-mile/mph | Subjective points | Total Points | | Sacramento Gold Rush | 600.14 | 119.79 ft | 6.37 sec | 11.81/127.71 | 30.13 | 325.13 | | Norwood Dyno Crushers | 588.78 | 129.99 ft | 6.57 sec | 11.80/130.25 | 31.63 | 309.63 | | Houston Team Torque | 441.62 | 117.02 ft | 6.33 sec | 12.17/112.42 | 29.56 | 304.56 | | Rancho Cucamonga SoCal Crush | 441.62 | 130.21 ft | 6.23 sec | 12.14/122.38 | 33.69 | 298.69 | | Orlando Hurricanes | 633.91 | 130.26 ft | 6.26 sec | 14.85/102.31 | 25.81 | 290.81 |
 Editor Smith and Tom Wilson...  Editor Smith and Tom Wilson (the tall guy) trade notes during the Q Collegiate Power Challenge.  Norwood proudly placed in...  Norwood proudly placed in Second with its Ballistic Blue '90 Mustang. Here, instructor Mark Fowler and student Heather Mandeville finish some last-minute paperwork. Mandeville was instrumental in much of the Mustang's build.
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