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Originally Posted by Barbapapa
Hi Brian.
My dyno chart made Louie's results even more impressive because I have 30 more cubic inches, more cam etc but only made 30+ more hp.
I had no idea I was missing low end torque. Driving the car on the street isn't very practical because putting your foot into it at any speed or rpm range induces wheelspin, at 5200 it then shoots towards the redline quickly.
The throttles are 54mm. The intake track length is about 9". The ports are bigger too.
BTW, how is your car? I heard you got some nice results from some practical mods.
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Mike
Its still doesn't run :>( But I did gain 8whp from Carls intake spacers
It should be running next week, & I plan on tracking it again end of the month...
I did blow a rod bearing back in April...got really lucky since I caught it early enough to save the motor.....did LOTS of mods to improve oiling, just about everything you can short of a drysump like yours....(which looks great BTW)
Taylor cross drilled crank
"loose" rod bearings .0025" or looser
3/8th pan spacer + windage tray
GTS baffle
Improved breather routed to catch can (two on both sides)
new oil cooler in bumper, not radiator
Accusump with 55-60psi EPC valve with switch to prevent idle oil dump
I hope its enough to surive a few racing seasons... everything else is stock 5.0L S4 stuff.... I've been thinking about new cams with lightweight lifters as a next step....but thats down the road.....
I would love to see your machine run...heres a link to mine on youtube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=386X2Wehh5I
You bring up good points about the engine being "too much".....Louie has made similar comments about his..... I'm having a blast out there with 300whp-3100lbs & very few cars can catch me on the straight