rigchaser Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 I went to the Lucas Oil Hot Rod Semi event Monday night at the Washington County (PA) Fair and got to have a nice conversation with Dick Bonner about his Dale Francis built Mack Superliner they affectionately call "Killer". That truck is a masterpiece! I also got to check out Chad Rodgers new variation of his truck called "Unleashed". It was a cab over Cruiseliner the past few seasons and over the winter they built a new R-model version. It only has a 6 cylinder single turbo'd Mack for power, but as an old dog lover, I think it is absolutely outstanding! Also, hopefully by the end of the week I'll have video's uploaded also!Check em' all out...Killer!Unleashed! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Awesome photos! Quote Barry - Watt's Truck Center Parts Manager and BMT Webmaster...1-888-304-MACK Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-21253 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 13, 2008 Share Posted August 13, 2008 Man that is some nice "tig work" on that exhaust. I'm still teaching myself, but hope to be somewhere near that good.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-21269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackmixer Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Both of those trucks are "wicked looking." Beautiful work - I can't imagine how much serious time, effort, and money it took to create these.I would love to see and hear them. Looking forward to videos, hopefully with them running. Quote David Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-21284 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigchaser Posted August 14, 2008 Author Share Posted August 14, 2008 Killer: first pass Killer: pulloff Unleashed: Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-21305 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldoggin' Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Nice BULLDOGS!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote KEEP THE BLACK SMOKE ROLLIN Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-21340 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmackattack Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 nice pics!I liked the blue cruiseliner as it was diffrent. Im shure the R model is better for quick looking at the engine compartment.Trent Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-21341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Doctor Jr. Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I wonder what the big Pistol grip style handle is for in the 6th picture...... Surely it not the throttle? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-21381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaddeusW Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Wow those are a pair of wicked looking dogs! What does the R model have for power? Any under the hood shots? Quote -Thad What America needs is less bull and more Bulldog! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-21382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rigchaser Posted August 21, 2008 Author Share Posted August 21, 2008 Yes, it is the throttle and the R model has a 6 cylinder Mack with a single turbo making right about 1000 hp. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-21459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Doctor Jr. Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 It sounds like he needs more boost or some fuel pump timing. Ours is set at 46 degrees Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-21496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 great googly-moogly!! WOW! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-21501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM6285 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Well.. Being from good ol' PUERTO RICO I do not ever and I mean ever had the chance to see this kind of SUPER RIGS or HOT HOT ROD SEMIS.Mainlly because here we built BIG RIGS for DRAG RACING. But I have to say that the most powerfull DIESEL ENGINES are built for the HOT ROD SEMI /SUPER RIG SERIES and other categories.I noticed the power of the MACK E9 ENGINES used in TRUCKS on all this classes. There is a truck driven by GREG DEAN named BAD DOG wich they claim put 5,000 HP out of the awesome MACK E9 ENGINE. This V8 MACKS are powerfull and blow my mind. But my jaw really dropped when I knew about that BLUE MACK R truck named UNLEASHED. Powered by a SMALL DISPLACEMENT MACK IN-LINE 6 CYLINDER DIESEL ENGINE with only ONE TURBOCHARGER. (TRUCK ENGINE!! /they only call it "MACK 400" engine) I have to say this one is my favorite. The UNLEASHED TRUCK of RODGERS' REPAIR SERVICE is driven by KENDRA RODGERS who is 17 years old. And the most atonishing fact is that thi MACK is a crowd favorite in the classic battle of DAVID VS GOLIATH the little MACK can take out some of the competition trucks that use BIG DISPLACEMENT (1150 cid) CUMMINS QSK19 (Truck engine?) with 3 turbochargers.So MACK MAKES IT MACK SHAKES IT.UNLEASHED. It sounds so good, so sweet, so MACKNIFICENT!!! Take that CUMMINS!!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5IU6cplxzQ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-45057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM6285 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 GREG DEAN'S BAD DOG MACK SUPERLINER (5,000 HP V8 E9!!!-they said so...)Awesome sound of the engine when is on idle or shut-down. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-45059 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM6285 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 GREG DEAN'S BAD DOG MACK SUPERLINER. IT WILL BE NICE TO SEE THE POTENTIAL OF A HIG HORSEPOWER BUILT MACK E9 ENGINE ON THE DRAG RACING SCENE. I GUESS THAT A DRAG RACING RIG BUILT WITH A POWERFULL MACK E9 ENGINE WILL RUN GOOD. (WE HAVE A DRAG RACING MACK TRUCK HERE IN PUERTO RICO NAMED DUMONT TRANSPORT. POWERED BY A MACK E6 ENGINE IT CAN RUN 11.83 SECONDS ON THE 1/4 MILE. ON AUSTRALIA THERE IS A MACK TITA BUILT FOR DRAG RACING WHO IS SUPOSSED TO HAVE RUN AN 11.61 SECONDS PASS ON THE 1/4 MILE WITH MACK E9 V8 POWER!!!!BANDAG TITAN. DRAG RACING RIG POWERED BY A 2,000 HP MACK E9 ENGINE. WITH 2 TURBOCHARGERS. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-45060 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superdog Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I say we need to take up a collection and buy that poor girl some new front wheels for that R model.Or didn't anyone else notice??? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-45061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM6285 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 A case of "the little MACK that could" as ROB RODGERS UNLEASHED MACK CRUISELINER with a 400 MACK 6 in line engine and single charger beats Don Snyder's Mr. nasty powered by a cummins qsk-19 with 3 chargers. Enjoy. Thake that CUMMINS QSK19 "truck engine".... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-45062 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM6285 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 I say we need to take up a collection and buy that poor girl some new front wheels for that R model.Or didn't anyone else notice???Why did you say that??? Whats wrong with the wheels????? Notice what???For the engine it has (small displacement MACK in-line 6 cylinder), that MACK truck is making an excelent job. She is 17 years old and took controls of that awesome SUPER RIG. You got to give her a chance to improve her skills.I would do anything to drive one of those MACK SUPER RIGS.Go UNLEASHED!!! bite them all. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-45063 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Why did you say that??? Whats wrong with the wheels????? Notice what???For the engine it has (small displacement MACK in-line 6 cylinder), that MACK truck is making an excelent job. She is 17 years old and took controls of that awesome SUPER RIG. You got to give her a chance to improve her skills.I would do anything to drive one of those MACK SUPER RIGS.Go UNLEASHED!!! bite them all.They have oval hand holes. At least they didn't have the audacity to paint them red, (of course they didn't; They want to make it to the end of the track without a wrecker call)!Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-45069 Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxidyne237 Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 Pete wheels on a Mack is not right Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-45092 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM6285 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 SOME OF THE BEST RUNS FOR THE MACK CRUISELINER PULLING TRUCK NAMED UNLEASHED.SECOND TRUCK AFTER THE SILVER BULLET 1 MACK SUPERLINER (MACK E9 V8) "UNLEASHED" MACK CRUISELINER IN ANOTHER FULL-PULL RUN. MACK POWER FOR EVER!!! (FIFTH TRUCK) Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-46255 Share on other sites More sharing options...
EM6285 Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 UNLEASHED MACK R-SERIES PULLING TRUCK (HOT ROD SEMI /MODIFIED SEMI)POWERED BY THE SMALLEST IN-LINE 6 CILINDER ENGINE IN THE CLASS..A MACK DIESEL TRUCK ENGINE!!! NOT BAD FOR A MACK 6 CYLINDER TRUCK ENGINE!!!!THAKE THAT CUMMINS QSK19!!! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-46258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rsb502 Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I have seen videos of the Killer Mack of Bonner Farms so many times I can hear it in my sleep that is one seriously bad E-9. I would love to pull in to a truck stop fuel island hitting a lick like that in a on the road truck talk about freaking people out. I just had a 5" straight pipe on the E-9 440hp in the 84 and people hollered at me on the radio and came running over to me in container yards telling me it was missing and to turn it off before I blew it up. Then I would pull the hood and their jaw would drop most of them had never seen a 16 liter V-8 before, the best ones would tell me it was missing then I would leave the yard with the front wheel about to come off the ground leaving a cloud of smoke they wouldnt tell me it was messed up again. Ryan Quote "Any Society that would give up a little LIBERTY to gain a little SECURITY will Deserve Neither and LOSE BOTH" -Benjamin Franklin"If your gonna be STUPID, you gotta be TOUGH" "You cant always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-46650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastwolff Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I went to the Lucas Oil Hot Rod Semi event Monday night at the Washington County (PA) Fair and got to have a nice conversation with Dick Bonner about his Dale Francis built Mack Superliner they affectionately call "Killer". That truck is a masterpiece! I also got to check out Chad Rodgers new variation of his truck called "Unleashed". It was a cab over Cruiseliner the past few seasons and over the winter they built a new R-model version. It only has a 6 cylinder single turbo'd Mack for power, but as an old dog lover, I think it is absolutely outstanding! Also, hopefully by the end of the week I'll have video's uploaded also!Check em' all out...Killer!Thanks for sharing the pic's. What fun! I don't think we get to see stuff like that out here in the Northwest!Unleashed! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-46652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joes mack Posted January 13, 2010 Share Posted January 13, 2010 what kind of trans do these trucks have to hold all that power? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/4103-the-killer-and-unleashed-mack/#findComment-47234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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