Where's the power? Part duex.

[scojack_2001]

Ya...I ran the heater for about 20 minutes when the engine temp was up. It wasn't blowing very hot either, so...another indication that the coolant most likely isn't that hot.

Yup...I picked all the dead bugs and other bits out of the IC fins.

I didn't do the porting yet. I'm trying to change one or two things at a time, learn from it, then try something else. It's a slow process, but I am learning a lot and the car is gradually getting quicker and smoother running.

I spanked a base model 04 Saleen tonight from a roll. They aren't that quick....only good for a 14.9 out of the box (GT with a trim package is all they are), but it sounded like he'd done a little to it so maybe he was a little quicker than that.

I got the new temp sender today, so I'll replace that next time I'm on the car.
Then it's time for that RJC Power Plate.:biggrin: ...which I'll most likely buy form Underboost. I went and asked him "How much?" hoping he'd say "Free since you're such a happenin' dude, Tim."
.....but he wants actual $ for it.
So now I gotta ask my wife for my allowance early....:redface: I'm washing a lot of dishes this week and even picked up the dog crap and took out the garbage without being told, tonight
tsk, tsk, tsk....I thought we were buddies, Brent!
Am I just a big ol' dollar sign to you?

After I do the cat back and alky...then it's the down pipe or the cold air intake....toss up at this point.

After all the above and a Dutt neck (I'm staying stock location IC) I'll start with porting IC, Plenum, Elbow, etc to see what they add on top of the bolt ons.

Assuming the trans lives through all the above, I should be good for low 12's at that point. Low 12's or into the 11's is all I'm after.

Nice run by the way!
40*?
Man!
I hope you had your mittons on!
I dipped into the 70's today here in So Cali!
Brrrrrrrrrrr.....
:tongue:
Tim

It wasnt that cold. The wind blowing 20-30mph made it feel colder, luckily it was a tailwind; LOL. As far as I know my trans is still original, or a original style rebuild, with a shift kit and hardened stator. It's also shifting 1500rpm early so there's some power and ET right there... My AutoMeter tach doesnt even go past 4000rpm in 3rd under WOT. Maybe its the tach, could be the trans... My Buick LOVES this cool air... IATs were in the 40s-50s all day long.

 

[Ttype83]

I just ran a 11.98@111 on pump gas (87/104 mix ) and alchy, through the pipes (Hooker), at 26psi on bald MT DRs. On a 40° day though.

Sj

I hate you right now

Ya...I ran the heater for about 20 minutes when the engine temp was up. It wasn't blowing very hot either, so...another indication that the coolant most likely isn't that hot.

Yup...I picked all the dead bugs and other bits out of the IC fins.

I didn't do the porting yet. I'm trying to change one or two things at a time, learn from it, then try something else. It's a slow process, but I am learning a lot and the car is gradually getting quicker and smoother running.

I spanked a base model 04 Saleen tonight from a roll. They aren't that quick....only good for a 14.9 out of the box (GT with a trim package is all they are), but it sounded like he'd done a little to it so maybe he was a little quicker than that.

I got the new temp sender today, so I'll replace that next time I'm on the car.
Then it's time for that RJC Power Plate.:biggrin: ...which I'll most likely buy form Underboost. I went and asked him "How much?" hoping he'd say "Free since you're such a happenin' dude, Tim."
.....but he wants actual $ for it.
So now I gotta ask my wife for my allowance early....:redface: I'm washing a lot of dishes this week and even picked up the dog crap and took out the garbage without being told, tonight
tsk, tsk, tsk....I thought we were buddies, Brent!
Am I just a big ol' dollar sign to you?

After I do the cat back and alky...then it's the down pipe or the cold air intake....toss up at this point.

After all the above and a Dutt neck (I'm staying stock location IC) I'll start with porting IC, Plenum, Elbow, etc to see what they add on top of the bolt ons.

Assuming the trans lives through all the above, I should be good for low 12's at that point. Low 12's or into the 11's is all I'm after.

Nice run by the way!
40*?
Man!
I hope you had your mittons on!
I dipped into the 70's today here in So Cali!
Brrrrrrrrrrr.....
:tongue:
Tim

Too late now, but you can drill a small hole in the thermostat to help get the air bubbles out.
Nice kill on the Saleen I tried to get a Charger R/T to play the other day and when he heard me tires cut loose at a 30mph roll he backed off
Some nice used stretch stock location IC, meese 17 row, V4 and PTE($400-500). I got a deal on a meese with no shroud, I'm trying to fab one up out of fiberglass.
I doing the same thing with the wife to get some parts for my 83 and 86.