I wonder what all chassis work Larson did on it? I found some videos of it from past events down under and it was still plenty fast but it didn't leave near as nice. According to the video that was a new best ET for them on Day 1.
I think if it wasn't for the trans issues they would have had them a plaque for 3rd in unlimited. They didn't have any engine trouble and when the trans worked it seemed to go straight and true.
I can't believe that car is that heavy, its really not all that big, but there is a shot of it on the scales down under at 4190lbs or something. I think they need to find out what trans lutz runs and get them one of those.