{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"157. The Pile Up: BB14","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/157-the-pile-up-bb14","audioUrl":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/hotboxing/BB13.mp3?dest-id=1059140","description":"Rose reveals FED's, Emily opens the can of worms that is a gasser. Recorded @iapdx  Recorded & mixed by Emdognightmare & Queen of the Vans Editor: Emdognightmare  Production & research Queen of the Vans & Emdognightmare  Find us: Car Krush Stay updated w/ our newsletter  Hugs, thank you & high fives to Greg Meleney for the killer tunez!"},"annotations":[{"startTime":7.5,"endTime":8.5,"type":"term","title":"NHRA","url":"/glossary/nhra","quote":"\"...there's a little bit of like NHRA call out, I think on the chassis, he said, or, on the roll cage...\"","canonicalId":"term:nhra","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"NHRA stands for National Hot Rod Association, which is the main governing body for drag racing in the United States. 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Uh, what's a Gasser? From my understanding, gassers came about in the sixties and originated as cars In the gas drag racing class. People would jack up the front of their cars for better weight transfer during launch, white slicks in the back with radius cut fenders to clear the big slicks. A lot of people use straight axles and leaf springs up front to achieve this.","canonicalId":"concept:gasser","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A Gasser is a style of drag racing car that originated in the late 1950s and 1960s, characterized by a raised front end to improve weight transfer during launch, often using straight front axles and leaf springs. These cars ran on gasoline and were distinct from alcohol or nitro-fueled dragsters.","simplifiedExplanation":"A Gasser is an old-school drag racing car that has its front end lifted up to help it go faster when starting. They use regular gasoline and have a special look with big tires in the back."}},{"startTime":10.0,"endTime":11.0,"type":"part","title":"straight axle","url":"/glossary/straight-axle","quote":"A lot of people use straight axles and leaf springs up front to achieve this.","canonicalId":"part:straight-axle","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A straight axle is a solid front axle that connects the wheels directly, commonly used in older cars and drag racing vehicles like Gassers to improve strength and weight transfer.","simplifiedExplanation":"A straight axle is a simple metal bar that connects the two front wheels together, helping the car handle better when racing."}},{"startTime":10.0,"endTime":11.0,"type":"part","title":"leaf springs","url":"/glossary/leaf-springs","quote":"A lot of people use straight axles and leaf springs up front to achieve this.","canonicalId":"part:leaf-springs","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Leaf springs are a type of suspension made from layers of metal strips that flex to absorb shocks, often used in older vehicles and drag racing setups like Gassers.","simplifiedExplanation":"Leaf springs are metal strips stacked together that help the car's wheels move up and down smoothly over bumps."}},{"startTime":10.5,"endTime":11.5,"type":"term","title":"radius cut fenders","url":"/glossary/radius-cut-fenders","quote":"white slicks in the back with radius cut fenders to clear the big slicks.","canonicalId":"term:radius-cut-fenders","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Radius cut fenders are fenders modified by cutting a curved section to allow clearance for larger racing tires like slicks.","simplifiedExplanation":"Radius cut fenders mean the car's wheel covers are cut in a curved shape so big tires can fit without rubbing."}},{"startTime":10.5,"endTime":11.5,"type":"term","title":"white slicks","url":"/glossary/white-slicks","quote":"People would jack up the front of their cars for better weight transfer during launch, white slicks in the back with radius cut fenders to clear the big slicks.","canonicalId":"term:white-slicks","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"White slicks refer to wide, smooth racing tires without tread, often used on drag racing cars like Gassers for maximum traction on the drag strip.","simplifiedExplanation":"White slicks are special racing tires that are very wide and smooth to help the car stick to the track when racing."}},{"startTime":15.0,"endTime":16.0,"type":"term","title":"injection","url":"/glossary/injection","quote":"nose high supercharged in injection monsters.","canonicalId":"term:injection","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Injection refers to fuel injection, a system that delivers fuel into the engine's combustion chambers more precisely than carburetors, improving performance and efficiency.","simplifiedExplanation":"Injection means the car uses a system that sprays fuel into the engine in a controlled way to help it run better."}},{"startTime":15.0,"endTime":16.0,"type":"car","title":"Dodge Nitro","url":"/cars/dodge/nitro","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/76/2009_Dodge_Nitro_RT_hearse%2C_front_right.jpg","quote":"...run on gasoline and not allowed to run alcohol or nitro, but they famously grew into light and straight  ...","canonicalId":"car:dodge:nitro","priority":0.5,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Dodge Nitro is a compact SUV produced from 2007 to 2012, known for its bold, boxy styling and off-road capability. It is often discussed in the context of mid-2000s SUVs that combined rugged looks with everyday usability, though it was less refined compared to competitors. The mention of 'not allowed to run alcohol or nitro' likely refers to fuel restrictions in racing or performance contexts, contrasting the vehicle's gasoline engine with specialized fuels.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Dodge Nitro is a type of small SUV made by Dodge between 2007 and 2012. It looks tough and can handle some rough roads, but it uses regular gasoline like most cars. When people talk about not using 'nitro' or special fuels, they mean it runs on normal gas, not special racing fuels.","imageAttribution":"Ethan Llamas (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":15.0,"endTime":16.0,"type":"term","title":"supercharged","url":"/glossary/supercharged","quote":"That's a full-sized car that had to run on gasoline and not allowed to run alcohol or nitro, but they famously grew into light and straight front axle, nose high supercharged in injection monsters.","canonicalId":"term:supercharged","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Supercharged refers to an engine equipped with a supercharger, a device that forces more air into the engine to increase power output, commonly used in high-performance drag racing cars.","simplifiedExplanation":"Supercharged means the car's engine has a special part that pushes extra air in to make it go faster and have more power."}},{"startTime":16.0,"endTime":17.0,"type":"term","title":"chop","url":"/glossary/chop","quote":"Like how do you see over the big engine? You know, like you got a chop model A or something.","canonicalId":"term:chop","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Chop refers to lowering the roofline of a car by cutting and welding the pillars, a common modification in hot rods to improve aerodynamics and style.","simplifiedExplanation":"Chop means cutting the top of a car lower to make it look cooler and go faster."}},{"startTime":16.0,"endTime":17.0,"type":"car","title":"Ford Model A","url":"/cars/ford/model-a","image":"https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/95/1924_Ford_Model_T_Flivver_IAA_2023_1X7A0610.jpg","quote":"Like how do you see over the big engine? You know, like you got a chop model A or something.","canonicalId":"car:ford:model-a","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The Ford Model A is a classic car produced from 1927 to 1931, often modified by hot rodders and Gasser builders for drag racing and custom styling.","simplifiedExplanation":"The Ford Model A is an old car from the 1920s that people like to change and race.","imageAttribution":"Alexander-93 (CC BY-SA 4.0)"}},{"startTime":20.0,"endTime":21.0,"type":"term","title":"fiberglass front end","url":"/glossary/fiberglass-front-end","quote":"Is like a tilt front, fiberglass, willie's front end, you know, like that's, that's the car.","canonicalId":"term:fiberglass-front-end","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"Fiberglass front end refers to a car's front body panels made from fiberglass, a lightweight material often used in racing to reduce weight.","simplifiedExplanation":"Fiberglass front end means the front part of the car is made from a light plastic material to make it lighter and faster."}},{"startTime":20.0,"endTime":21.0,"type":"term","title":"tilt front end","url":"/glossary/tilt-front-end","quote":"Is like a tilt front, fiberglass, willie's front end, you know, like that's, that's the car.","canonicalId":"term:tilt-front-end","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A tilt front end is a fiberglass front body section on a race car that can be tilted forward for easy access to the engine and components.","simplifiedExplanation":"A tilt front end is a car's front part that can be lifted up to get to the engine easily."}},{"startTime":26.0,"endTime":27.0,"type":"part","title":"solid front axle","url":"/glossary/solid-front-axle","quote":"And then the rear axle is lowered for weight distribution and then it has a solid front axle, which everybody talks about. Really common is a 32 Ford front axle and yeah, large leaf springs to get the nose high as possible so that you can put all that rip and power.","canonicalId":"part:solid-front-axle","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"A solid front axle is a suspension design where both front wheels are connected by a single rigid beam. This setup is common in older vehicles and some race cars like gassers for strength and simplicity.","simplifiedExplanation":"A solid front axle means the two front wheels are connected by one strong bar, so they move together. This makes the car tough and good for certain types of racing."}},{"startTime":26.5,"endTime":27.0,"type":"part","title":"32 Ford front axle","url":"/glossary/32-ford-front-axle","quote":"Really common is a 32 Ford front axle and yeah, large leaf springs to get the nose high as possible so that you can put all that rip and power.","canonicalId":"part:32-ford-front-axle","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"The 1932 Ford front axle is a popular solid front axle used in hot rodding and gasser builds due to its strength and availability. It is often used to achieve the raised front stance characteristic of gassers.","simplifiedExplanation":"This is a strong front axle from a 1932 Ford car that people use to build race cars that look lifted in the front."}},{"startTime":27.5,"endTime":28.0,"type":"term","title":"electric cutout","url":"/glossary/electric-cutout","quote":"Emily BB13: yeah. Electric cutout sounds cool.","canonicalId":"term:electric-cutout","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-4.1-mini","data":{"explanation":"An electric cutout is a device installed in the exhaust system that allows the driver to bypass the muffler electronically, increasing exhaust flow and sound on demand.","simplifiedExplanation":"An electric cutout is a switch that lets you make your car louder by opening a special valve in the exhaust."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Car Krush","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/157-the-pile-up-bb14/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}