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H3 Baja 1000 Race Truck - Stock Class

RamRod

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So I have been plagued with some thoughts that I thought I would make for a good discussion in the forum.

#1 - What do we know about the changes that they made to race prep Rod Hall's h3 race trucks?

#2 - How much would it cost to build such a truck in a driveway

#3 - Is it reasonable to prep a truck in a year (this years race starts next week)

I am thinking now with these being out for a while that there might be a way to buy one up, do most of the mod's that the Rod Hall Race team did and head down to Baja for next years 1000....

As for point #1 the mods that Rod Hall did on their h3's (I will add to the list with updates in future posts):
- Roll cage
- Front bumper
- Rear bumper
- Fox shocks front and rear ($4000-5000) Fox Shox
- 3" body lift via aluminum blocks
- Rear leaf springs (Deaver?)
- Truss on the rear axle
- Limit straps on the front suspension ($50) LINK
- Take out all glass
- Window nets
- Race seats ($800-1000) Beard, Master Craft
- 5 point harness ($300) LINK
- Relocate the fuel tank
- Rewire of key electrical components (fuel pump, ignition, etc.)
- Re-map of PCM
- Strip out the interior
- Gated shifter ($250) Link
- Communication ($2000)
- Navigation ($1,000) LINK
- Air filtration ($400) LINK
- Lights ($2000)
- Rear marker lights ($200)
- OEM rims with upgraded rubber (believe they ran 35's)

What else am I missing?

As for #2 total cost.... This can get totally out of hand in a hurry and that's why the stock class is a good place to start as it can be limited somewhat.
Things that could help keep the cost down would be to buy a salvaged H3 - preferably one that has hail damage or something similar. Buy one that comes with the stuff you would want like an iron diff and lockers so your not spending more to get to the same starting point. You might be able to snag some sponsorship, but you wouldn't want to rely on that as it could be spotty as a first timer

Point #3- Could you do this in a year?
Honestly, Chris and Squeaky have shown the group what determination can accomplish in a driveway and it's a bit of an inspiration/kick in the butt to push for something that I have always wanted to personally do. (also just had two Olymipic Athletes move into our rental suite and it really has made me want to push myself to do something big)


Post away any idea's, pictures, information related to what would need to get done in order to make this a reality....

PS- If this starts to become a reality then it will all be posted on here, and I will reach out to one of the team drivers for Rod Hall racing that I met this summer (they came me their cell # to stay in touch).
 
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555RacingTeam

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Are you looking to just build one like the one Rod Hall used to race back in 2008 or you want or build one to race it?

It is very expensive both ways, first you would have to see which category will fit in and make it to spec and get it approved from SCORE.

Tires: he used 35” BFG Baja T/A with OEM wheels.


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RamRod

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Here are some photos of the trucks to give some context to their modifications:
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RamRod

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I would like to build one and race it! Not necessarily as balls out as a pro build, but enough to have a chance of finishing!

Are you looking to just build one like the one Rod Hall used to race back in 2008 or you want or build one to race it?

It is very expensive both ways, first, you would have to see which category will fit in and make it to spec and get it approved from SCORE.

Tires: he used 35” BFG Baja T/A with OEM wheels.


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RamRod

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It’s super fun to race the baja but it gets super expensive, have you look in to the NORRRA?


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I would be interested in NORRRA as well but as of today the next race is 166 days away and I wouldn't be able to get ready in time so I would have to hit up their 2019 race which is a long ways off (I do like the less serious tone that they seem to set of their event)....honestly I would love to run both at some point!
 

555RacingTeam

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If you are only looking to build a hummer I would recommend you to contact Rod Hall’s Team, they should have a couple h3 builds you could get for less that half the price it would cost to build them. His granddaughter is the one running the team I think.

Do you have any experience racing ?
I wanted to build a vehicle to race the baja but it was way too expensive for me.


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Acer4LO

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Things that could help keep the cost down would be to buy a salvaged H3 - preferably one that has hail damage or something similar. Buy one that comes with the stuff you would want like an iron diff and lockers so your not spending more to get to the same starting point.

If you want front and rear lockers it has to be a 2009 or 2010. 2006 to 2008 was rear locker only (Assuming it has the ADV package)
Iron Front diff (AAM 8.6) was in 2008.5 to 2010 models

Not sure if this is what you are exactly looking for, but here are a few that match the criteria (Idk how hard it would to be to fix a flooded vehicle and the extent of the damage of these)
https://www.iaai.com/Vehicle?itemID=26421907&RowNumber=6&loadRecent=True
https://www.iaai.com/Vehicle?itemID=25957933&RowNumber=1&loadRecent=True
https://www.iaai.com/Vehicle?itemID=26143355&RowNumber=2&loadRecent=True
 

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Good luck with the build . Racing Baja is a blast ! Just bring your checkbook it's not cheap. Heading down Saturday for the 1000.
 

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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Hi Ramrod. It’s been awhile. I started down this road 5 years ago. I came on here last night because I am restarting my build. And to my surprise, here you are planning one as well. [/FONT][/FONT]
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  1. [FONT=&quot]Start talking to as many people as you can who have done it. The Halls are great starting place. I had good conversations with them, and got some good cage pictures to get me going. But, remember one thing. They had a multi billion dollar industry and factory leader behind them in their initial builds. A full custom shop building their machines. And a full time professional staff building them. And Rod Hall behind it all guiding it. Long story short, trying to replicate what they have done, is going to be difficult. [/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]I’m not saying you can’t. In fact I’ve always been a believer in you can do anything you want when you decide to do it. Just bear in mind what they have. Good ideas from them, but bloody expensive to try and keep up with those Jones. [/FONT][/FONT]
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  1. [FONT=&quot]Get your SCORE membership and current rule book. Read the stock full class until you can recite it. As well and the general rules. It is my suggestion, you do not make any build plans until that point. (One note : I’ve looked at a few Stock Full vehicles. I will say some things were not exactly stock. I’m not saying people cheat.... a little bit. But, I’m not saying they don’t.) Pay close attention to the details when looking at other builds that have passed inspection. [/FONT]
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  1. [FONT=&quot]Candidate vehicle. $5-20,000. Plus. All depends on what you find. [/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Ask your self this. Are you willing to destroy your current H3?[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]If no, have fun on the rubicon and call it a day. [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]If yes, be prepared to write the whole thing off at any point in the race.It’s possible. [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]In fact one year I didn’t go with another team, because the vehicle, a very expensive and lengthy build was written off in a trial run prior to the race. Completely written off. Real men shed tears that day. It can happen at any time. [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]I’m not trying to talk you one way or the other. Just make sure you go into it knowing the possibilities. I’ll say it one more time. You can do anything you want, if you just decide to go do it, and your H3 can remain a permanent fixture of a Mexican gully. [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]So. For your list, I’ll add a few notes. Add a few items. Some general budget numbers. And you can take it from there. I had a lot of fun just doing the research and planning. It took me about a year of planning and learning all that I could. I probably spent 30-40 hours a week learning for the first 6 months. [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- Roll cage. $3-5,000[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Bench grinder[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Tube hole saw, for cut outs[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Tube bender, large area for tube bender[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- Front bumper. Build your own from tubing or mod the stock. [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- Rear bumper. Same as front. [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- Fox shocks front and rear ($4000-5000) Fox Shox[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Yup. imho, I suggest King. Much better people to work with. And better equipment. [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- 3" body lift via aluminum blocks. $500-1,000 custom.
Check regulations. I can’t remember what they say. Plus, you might not need that much. Keep the c of g as low as possible. I used 3/4” on the H2 and it was plenty. [/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- Rear leaf springs (Deaver?). Stock [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- Truss on the rear axle. Stock. Check regs. [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- Limit straps on the front suspension ($50) LINK[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Add more money. [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- Take out all glass. Yes. [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- Window nets. $200[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- Race seats ($800-1000) Beard, Master Craft [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]I have master craft, and look good to me. Well built. Can not remember price. [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- 5 point harness ($300)[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Master craft again. Good stuff[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- Relocate the fuel tank -check regs. $2,000 on the cheap. $5,000 for good. [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Remove factory fuel system and install fuel cell system. [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]This will be built into roll cage. The regs give you all the build data. [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Fuel cell, large enough to get you from pit to pit. Or dual cells. [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Lines, roll over valves, [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Pumps, dual for back up,[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Etc etc. The factory system will not pass tech inspection. [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- Rewire of key electrical components (fuel pump, ignition, etc.)[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- Re-map of PCM. $1,000[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- Strip out the interior[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- Gated shifter ($250) Link[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Not imho. Stock is good enough. [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- Communication ($2000). $3,000[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Radios: Rugged, PCI etc. [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Sat phone. A good one. Don’t cheap out on this. It is going to be your life line. [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- Navigation ($1,000) LINK $$$$ [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- Air filtration ($400) LINK.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]I read an interesting study on this. I am assuming you are talking abut engine. [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]The study was undertaken by a private individual. Factory filter systems work the best. KandN were the worst. And it made sense. Get good filter bags to cover the filters and change them out every stop. [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- Lights ($2000) $3,000[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]you can not have enough lights at night. Especially if the weather turns. And bring a couple spare. For that first time you roll it......[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- Rear marker lights($200)[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]- OEM rims with upgraded rubber (believe they ran 35's) $3,000 minimum. [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Plus an extra set. You can send a few down the trail with what ever pit company you will use. Use BF Goodrich. If you do, you can use their pits as well for free. Start with all brand new. Period. Don’t skimp on this.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Plus a whole set of spares. Take 2with you and send a with your pit crews.[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Pits. You will need them. $2,000[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Sign up with the private pit crews. [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Baja Pits and Mag7 pits.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Sign up for both. Money well spent.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Especially if you are a two man team, indispensable if you are going to iron man it.[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Batteries. $500 plus.[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Driving suits, helmets, gloves, boots. Etc. $1,500[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Trucks and trailers to get there. $$$$.... [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]How will you get the race truck there? Who will go with you?[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]How many are going with you? Crew?[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Is this a loop or peninsula run? How will you back to Ensenada if it’s a peninsula run? Who will come pick you up if you roll down a gully at mile marker 467? How will you get it out...[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]accommodations for everyone? When and where. Start and finish line.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Cost to get everyone and vehicles back home.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]The cost of this depends on where you are.[/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]For me, I was 2,600 miles from Ensenada. A long way for me to go. It was an expensive trip just to get there with two trucks, 4 man crew, trailer and race truck, spare parts and tires, house rental ($2,000 for house -well worth it, on the beach...) expect a day or so after to recuperate.[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Spare parts. What to take with you in the vehicle and what to send down the trail with the pit crews. [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Tooling. What to take with you. Jacks? Tools? $$$[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]Winch $$$[/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]There is probably stuff I’m missing, but you are off to a good start with your list. Let me rephrase that. There is stuff not on here. It’ll keep adding up. [/FONT][/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot][FONT=&quot]But hey, the rest you can learn along the way!

The cheap way of doing this is just to buy one already done, or rent one... but where is the fun in that? In fact Chad Hall suggested it to me a few years ago, just buy one of his. I priced it all out. At the end of the day, yes, his was cheaper to buy. But, I’m interested in the build.
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Mb30sdl

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Yea, after doing some builds from scratch here is my 2cents.

Buy already build truck for whatever class u want to run ( u will spent ~half compare to fresh start and then fix/upgrade what u need.
But I think u will be looking at 100+k
I almost bought EVO1 couple of years ago but I don't want to race and I want it street legal

Good luck.


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I just got back from the 1000 and I have some pictures of a custom coil over front end on an H3T ( daily driver) down in La Paz. I can't even tell you how many H3 are in Baja , I saw more down there this time that I ever have before. I was pretty crazy on how many I saw .
 

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I just got back from the 1000 and I have some pictures of a custom coil over front end on an H3T ( daily driver) down in La Paz. I can't even tell you how many H3 are in Baja , I saw more down there this time that I ever have before. I was pretty crazy on how many I saw .

Post them up! Would love to see them!
 

scoreh3

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Yes , but couldn't get to load. I texted them to Chris when I first got back, I'll see if chris can post them.
 

bebe

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I would give Sam at Samco Fab a call and ask if any of the H3 race trucks are still available and/or for sale. Also, spend some time on RaceDezert.com and check out some of the builds there.

Your H3T could be a good candidate for the 7300 class. I love Chads new ZR2 and I think a light truck build would be easier to manage. More room and you have a lot of the functionality already.

https://jalopnik.com/hell-yeah-the-chevy-colorado-zr2-is-going-off-road-raci-1797948272

Living in BC makes you limited on the testing and tuning for a driveway build. If I were you - I'd buy a retired truck and update it. Rods Retired H1 truck is for sale @44K.

https://sacramento.craigslist.org/cto/d/h1-hummer-racetruck-trade/6459708506.html

You can also get with the Baja Racing School and take a couple trips down to get a feel for the sport. As well learn about what it takes to race an maintain a baja vehicle.

Like Rod says, "to finish first, you first have to finish" :) PS his Movie Biography is due out soon!!
 

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I believe both the stock mini, five cylinder,And the stock full, H3 alpha full race programs with all supporting parts are still for sale.Private message me for Josh Hall’s contact info.
 
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