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Tucked back in the hills of Fallbrook, California lies Raceco-USA inc. a high end fabrication shop that specializes in transforming Honda Talons into race-winning machines. The owner, Jamie Campbell combines his 30+ years of desert racing experience and high end race car building to turn the Talon platform into a bombproof asset that can tackle the Baja 1000 without compromise. You’ve probably seen Campbell’s Talon builds winning races like Vegas to Reno, the Baja 1000, and the San Felipe 250 and are wondering what it takes to transform an ordinary Talon into something strong enough to conquer hundreds of miles of rough terrain at high speed without failure. That’s where Raceco’s fusion of high end materials and expert fabrication come into play. They design a whole range of components for the Talon platform ranging from Steering racks to trailing arms to ensure the Talon won’t crack under pressure.
Raceco-USA Inc. Fallbrook, CA
Raceco’s most recent build comes in the form of a Prerunner built for Baja. The customer, Larry Janesky of the Into the Dust film series, needed a UTV that could handle the varying terrain of Baja and be reliable enough to take him through it without issue. That’s where Raceco and the Talon truly shine. With Honda’s 6 speed dual clutch transmission, and fitted with Raceco’s components. The platform has proven to be a winner in terms of reliability and agility.
The rear of the car is outfitted with the Raceco LTR Trailing Arm 3 Link Configuration with Fox Racing 3.0 IBP Coilovers with an Eibach Spring package and sway bar links. It’s strapped at 18.5 inches of travel with a Speed Strap Limit Strap. (1/15)The build features Raceco’s Radius Rods along with their CMI 300M Axles wrapped with Dirt Bagz Axle Wraps (2/15)The Raceco Rear Bumper and Skid Plate protects the vehicle’s vitals. (3/15)The front end of the car features Raceco’s LTR Upper and Lower A Arm Kit which sets the car at 76 inches wide. The 4130 chromoly kit is strapped at 18 inches of travel using a Speed Strap Limit Strap. The package features a Fox 2.5 IBP shock with an Eibach spring package and a sway bar with Raceco Sway bar links. (4/15)The Raceco Shock Tower Brace ensures complete rigidity over the stock shock mounting points. (5/15)The car features a KWT Particle Separator and a 1 Life Trauma kit along with an AGM Jack mounted where it can be easily accessed by the driver or co-driver. (6/15)A custom built cargo rack sits above Raceco’s 20 Gallon Fuel Tank for easy tool storage. (7/15)Raceco Skid Plate (8/15)Raceco’s front bumper and skid plate protect the front end of the vehicle and are accompanied by a set of Baja Designs XL80s and OnX6 Lights. (9/15)Raceco Seat Mount with Impact 5-Point Harnesses. (10/15)Raceco Steering Wheel replaces the factory paddle shifters. (11/15)The Raceco GPS Pod Holds the Lowrance GPS and the Raceco Billet Passenger grab handle allows for the best navigation experience possible. (12/15)Raceco Spec Cage with Spare Tire Carrier (13/15)The Raceco Spec Cage along with Hostyle window nets keep the driver and passenger safe when prerunning. (14/15)A set of Vision Manx 2s 15×7 5+2 wrapped in 32 inch BFG KR2 UTV Spec tires top off the build. (15/15)
Build Sheet: Raceco 1000-4RX Prerunner
Powertrain
1000cc Honda Tuned w/ Dynojet Power Vision 3
Raceco CMI 300m Axles
Transmission
DCT Sequential 6 Speed
Induction
KWT Particle Separator With OEM Filter
Suspension: Front
4130 Chromoly Upper & Lower A Arm
Raceco LTR 76 Inch
Fox 2.5 IBP Coilover With Eibach Springs
18 Inches Wheel Travel
Eibach Sway Bar With Raceco Sway Bar Links
Suspension: Rear
Raceco LTR Trailing Arm 3 Link Configuration
Fox Racing 3.0 IBP Coilover
18.5 Inches Wheel Travel
Chassis
Raceco Shocktower Brace
Raceco A Arm Braces
Trailing Arm Braces
Electrical
JDR1 Services (Jimmy Richardson)
Switch Pros
65 Amp Alternator Kit
Brakes
Honda OEM
Raceco Hub Stiffener
Raceco Spec Wheel Studs By RPI
Wheels And Tires
15×7 Vision Manx 2 5+2 Offset
32×9.50r15 BFG KR2 UTV Spec
Exterior
Number Plate
Raceco Lower Doors
Interior
NRG Seats Mounted On Raceco Seat Mounts
Impact Harnesses
Lowrance GPS
PCI Race Air
PCI Icom Radio
PCI Intercom
Raceco Steering Wheel With Shift Kit
Raceco Billet Passenger Grab Handle
Cage
Raceco Spec Cage
Accessories
AGM Jack
Dirt Bagz Tool Bags And Axel Wraps
Speed Strap Limit Strap And Tire Strap
1 Life Trauma First Aid Kit
KWT Particle Separator
Hostyle Window Nets
Raceco Low Pro Fire Extguisher Mount
Lighting
Baja Designs
Onx 6 And Xl80
Baja Designs RTL Chase Light
Check out the links below to see the products used on this build
Robert KURTH
October 12, 2021 at 7:59 amWhat lawerence gps is that? Looks marine
utvrepair
October 12, 2021 at 9:16 amIt’s a Lowrance Elite 7. https://www.pciraceradios.com/collections/all-gps/products/lowrance-elite-fs-7-gps