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Just heard from Shawn. The engine is now in the car. :D
wwomanC6
03-16-2010, 11:14am
Just heard from Shawn. The engine is now in the car. :D
:hurray: :cheers:
:squirrel:
Peter Pan
03-16-2010, 1:28pm
Just heard from Shawn. The engine is now in the car. :D
Sweeeeeeeethttp://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/elsloan22/emotions/coolani.gif
Getting close Kevin. :thumbs:
I better get my arse in gear and get the N20 hooked up. At least I might be able to see your tail lights with juice. And I did say MIGHT be able to see the tail lights.......:D
Getting close Kevin. :thumbs:
I better get my arse in gear and get the N20 hooked up. At least I might be able to see your tail lights with juice. And I did say MIGHT be able to see the tail lights.......:D
Hey Tim,
I'm thinking the 27th to get the car. You in? I've got a few more for the cruise.
BTW: I wouldn't recommend a 250 shot. :nono:
GB Vette
03-18-2010, 7:08am
Hey Tim,
I'm thinking the 27th to get the car. You in? I've got a few more for the cruise.
BTW: I wouldn't recommend a 250 shot. :nono:
Hey Kettle,
I'll be at the barn finishing mine up I hope. You guys stop by :D
Hey Kettle,
I'll be at the barn finishing mine up I hope. You guys stop by :D
Hey Pot,
How far out of the way when we leave is the Barn?
Kettle
Hey Tim,
I'm thinking the 27th to get the car. You in? I've got a few more for the cruise.
BTW: I wouldn't recommend a 250 shot. :nono:
I'm in! :thumbs:
Starting with a 100 shot, see how it goes from there. Max I'll go is 150.
:cheers:
Anybody want to know the first DJ numbers?????:dance:
Y2Kvert4me
03-18-2010, 4:48pm
Anybody want to know the first DJ numbers?????:dance:Nah, we don't care about peak numbers.
We want to see the graph. :D
:cheers:
The graph is quite impressive.:yesnod:
The graph is quite impressive.:yesnod:
You mean this one??? :o_o:
The guys strapped it down on the DynoJet and we've got some first numbers.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/WKMCD/427DJCorrected1.jpg
It idles at 800RPM smooth as glass which should tell you how small the cam is.
Ed tells me he and Shawn might not be done quite yet.
Not too bad 576/530!!!!!
You mean this one??? :o_o:
The guys strapped it down on the DynoJet and we've got some first numbers.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/WKMCD/427DJCorrected1.jpg
It idles at 800RPM smooth as glass which should tell you how small the cam is.
Ed tells me he and Shawn might not be done quite yet.
Not too bad 576/530!!!!!
All I got to say is DAYUM! :above:
thegreenman
03-19-2010, 8:50pm
Nice. :metal:
I wonder what Shawn and Ed are up to now????? :D
thegreenman
03-22-2010, 11:57am
I wonder what Shawn and Ed are up to now????? :D
They must be busy ordering the party supplies for this weekend. :lol:
They must be busy ordering the party supplies for this weekend. :lol:
That too!
I think they're doing something that is going to cost me more rear tires. :yesnod:
Peter Pan
03-22-2010, 3:49pm
Wow I miss a few days on the barn and miss all the exciting news on your new numbers and they are very impressive, you will have lots of fun this summer Keving and congratshttp://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/elsloan22/emotions/cool-1.gif
Wow I miss a few days on the barn and miss all the exciting news on your new numbers and they are very impressive, you will have lots of fun this summer Keving and congratshttp://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c293/elsloan22/emotions/cool-1.gif
Thanks Steve,
Still running a cam that would be mid-size nowadays in a 346.:D
All setup for Saturday to pick up the car...
I'm pumped!!!!!
:party::party::party:
Departure time?
8-ish. As soon as Sneaks get to the house - we'll split.
thegreenman
03-22-2010, 7:56pm
Sweet, don't burn up your tires on the way back home. :D
Peter Pan
03-23-2010, 10:50am
Sweet, don't burn up your tires on the way back home. :D
I will be doing that at the Texas Mile and Kevin have a great ride back in your new high HP setup:hurray:
I will be doing that at the Texas Mile and Kevin have a great ride back in your new high HP setup:hurray:
Hey Steve,
Have you run the Texas mile before? What kind of speed are you hoping for?
I'll be talking with you about tires shortly - I'm sure. :auto:
Sneaks
03-23-2010, 12:48pm
Departure time?
I'll be there between 8:15-8:30, depending on traffic when I leave work.
If the weather is good, I'll be bringing Sneaks down. Need to stretch his legs, and test out the spray. :D
GB Vette
03-23-2010, 12:56pm
Hey Pot,
How far out of the way when we leave is the Barn?
Kettle
If you take 64 and then 664 back to Hampton you'll be about a mile from the Barn when you cross Rt. 17 on 664.
Need to stretch his legs, and test out the spray. :D
Spray?? No way!
Way! Finally got it installed and the Microedge wiring all figured out. :thumbs:
Way! Finally got it installed and the Microedge wiring all figured out. :thumbs:
WOOHOO!!!!!
You'll have to show it to me on Saturday. :D
I just spoke with Shawn after he'd been out driving the Cruiser. Nutty power everywhere and quiet and well mannered. He was cruising along in 4th gear at 40MPH and stepped on it and was going 85MPH instantly. :D
He's extremely happy with the way the car turned out. I think I will be also. :hurray:
Cobra4B
03-25-2010, 10:13am
Better watch those miles ;) It's gorgeous here today... he and Ed are probably testing the street manners doing a bar crawl from bar to bar at the ocean front :p
Better watch those miles ;) It's gorgeous here today... he and Ed are probably testing the street manners doing a bar crawl from bar to bar at the ocean front :p
As long as they're sobered up and the car is finished by Saturday - it's all good. :yesnod:
Better watch those miles ;) It's gorgeous here today... he and Ed are probably testing the street manners doing a bar crawl from bar to bar at the ocean front :p
As long as they're sobered up and the car is finished by Saturday - it's all good. :yesnod:
Maybe they'll get so drunk they forget the bill. :beer::beer:
:lol:
Maybe they'll get so drunk they forget the bill. :beer::beer:
:lol:
Wouldn't that be special...:winky:
Peter Pan
03-25-2010, 11:05pm
Hey Steve,
Have you run the Texas mile before? What kind of speed are you hoping for?
I'll be talking with you about tires shortly - I'm sure. :auto:
Kevin I ran the mile 2 1/2 years ago with the 315/30/18 and it was to short of a tire. I also found out that the top 4th with 700+ RWHP the 6 rib setup was not cutting it (major belt slip). I did 180 mph and could only hit 6k in 4th and 5th. That should not be an issue this time.
I will be running Hooiser's in C6Z trim 325/30/19, within .01 of the stock height so I will have alot more speed in every gear and this time I will be shifting 4th at 6800ish and with the 8 rib setup should not have any belt slip.
Oh I did a mini test run last Saturday and I can spin Hooiser's until third even with them warmed up if I hammer it so not full throttle until sometime in third, however I noticed a better ride and more MPH in the upper gears, yea I hit 140ish:o_o:
Shawn redid the valve covers. :D
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/WKMCD/Valvecovers-1.jpg
Wouldn't that be special...:winky:
No, that would be funny as hell!
"I paid the bill."
"You did?"
"Sure did."
"Ok. Thanks, enjoy the new power"
:lol:
Y2Kvert4me
03-27-2010, 1:31am
Shawn redid the valve covers. :D
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/WKMCD/Valvecovers-1.jpgVery :cool1:
It's Saturday morning and Santa brought me a brand new 427...
I just need to go pick it up in VA Beach. We're cruising down in a couple hours. McLeod, Sneakelman, MadmaxZ06 and The Dingo are cruising. I think a few locals will stop by also...
I'm pumped!!!
Lowcash
03-27-2010, 6:51am
Wish I could make it.
Just got back from picking up the car at Virginia Speed. The car is a brute. Excellent linear power. A little less chop than before which means VERY little. Thanks to Ed it runs flawlessly. I was really impressed with the return to idle. Perfect every time. This is with a 107mm NW TB. We got stuck in some bumper to bumper traffic and it was no more difficult to drive than any manual transmission.
The Spec 3+ performs great. It has a small "growl" when engaging. Nothing major and I think that will go away with some miles.
We ended up taking some country roads back because the 95 North had 3 of 4 lanes closed. The last hundred miles or so was nice country roads and we got on it a few times. Traction with the 315 PS2 is an illusion through the first 2 and half of 3rd gear. It blows through traction control completely.
All in all, I'm extremely pleased with the way this iteration turned out. A bit schizophrenic. Mild just cruising around and violently quick on the throttle.
BTW: The valve covers are a beautiful Candy Apple Red with the Virginia Speed engraving. They really didn't photograph well above.
I think I saw the whole dam state of Virginia today! :D
That engine looks as good as it performs. The candy apple red covers really have to be seen, to be appreciated. Shawn did a great job on the engraving. :thumbs:
How to describe the engine itself........:toetap:Jeckyl and Hyde!
Sitting at idle, it's so smooth and quiet you would never know what beast lies beneath. He's going to HAVE to get some kind of stickier tire for the backs. There's just no way to hook it up. Even with drag radials, it's gonna eat those alive too.
I cannot EVER remember seeing something docile, and yet so viscious at the same time. :willy: And I mean that in the best, and most jealous way possible. :o_o::drool:
Kevin, The Gentlemans Cruiser is a true beulevard beater my friend. :cheers:
Side note for Munch: We left a stop light on RT 29, warm bottle, 850+PSI, still the 75 shot, I hit the spray once it shifted into second.....60 to 140 like right now! :o_o:
I called Kevin on the cell, he said there was zero coming out the exhaust. No sign of being too rich, or too lean. :thumbs:
Tomorrow, the 100 shot jets go in. :D
Cobra4B
03-27-2010, 8:55pm
Congrats Kevin... you'll have to give me a ride next time we meet up :)
How about some engine porn...
It looks much better in person. I suck at taking pictures. Shawn even went as far as bead blasting the water pump and alternator bracket. :D He probably doesn't think I noticed.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/WKMCD/VSEngine6.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/WKMCD/VSEngine5.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/WKMCD/VSEngine7.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/WKMCD/VSEngine1.jpg
The disappearing dipstick! That's a neat trick. How did you do it? :dance:
The engine really does look great in person. Smoothhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
:thumbs:
Y2Kvert4me
03-29-2010, 5:56pm
:cool1:
What MAF are you running, Powrmax?
:cool1:
What MAF are you running, Powrmax?
Yup! 100mm.
2ez 2spd
03-29-2010, 9:41pm
Great Pics but you are correct it looks better in person it was nice to meet you and you have a VERY NICE car Congrats on how it turned out. :thumbs:
Looks great and sounds like it performs even better, looking forward to seeing the cruiser in person one day.:cheers:
wwomanC6
03-30-2010, 5:47am
Looks great and sounds like it performs even better, looking forward to seeing the cruiser in person one day.:cheers:
:iagree: Hope to meet ya in Aug and take a look at that engine!:o_o:
:squirrelrun:
Peter Pan
03-30-2010, 9:39am
How about some engine porn...
It looks much better in person. I suck at taking pictures. Shawn even went as far as bead blasting the water pump and alternator bracket. :D He probably doesn't think I noticed.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/WKMCD/VSEngine6.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/WKMCD/VSEngine5.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/WKMCD/VSEngine7.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/WKMCD/VSEngine1.jpg
Kevin that is some awesome engine porn and so glad your monster is back on the road for the summer season to enjoy all that new power:cheers: :rep:
Kevin that is some awesome engine porn and so glad your monster is back on the road for the summer season to enjoy all that new power:cheers: :rep:
Thanks Steve. It's just your average little street build... :)
I changed the oil and had it out this evening. Still nuts. :D
Looks incredible,:o_o: thank you for the updates. Hope you can find some Meats for the rear end that will give you some more bite! I'm running c6Zo6 325/30 19 Invos out back and still break em loose so I can only image with 700 + hp.. Keep her between the Lines :driving::cheers:
Well, the car passed the Ultimate Drivability Test - Northern VA rush hour.
My commute is 35 miles up Rt 66 and around the Beltway. Traffic flows between 80 and 0 MPH with a few spots of creeping along. This car is really no more difficult to drive than a stock 6 speed. It's easier in many respect in that I leave it in 6th gear for speeds over 25MPH. It pulls off cleanly from basically idle RPM in 6th gear. It's like driving and automatic.
To say the least - merging is not a problem.
As posted on CF:
In keeping with forum rules...I did not have a Mustang with wide rear tires and skinny fronts chase me down in a lighter traffic area. I did not see him coming up strong behind me. He did not pull up beside me and didn't throw a few revs at me. I didn't downshift into third when I wasn't going 70 and I didn't ruin his little day...
Well, the car passed the Ultimate Drivability Test - Northern VA rush hour.
My commute is 35 miles up Rt 66 and around the Beltway. Traffic flows between 80 and 0 MPH with a few spots of creeping along. This car is really no more difficult to drive than a stock 6 speed. It's easier in many respect in that I leave it in 6th gear for speeds over 25MPH. It pulls off cleanly from basically idle RPM in 6th gear. It's like driving and automatic.
To say the least - merging is not a problem.
As I would have posted on CF, if they weren't a buncha pantywastes:
In keeping with TVB forum rules...I did have a Mustang with wide rear tires and skinny fronts chase me down in a lighter traffic area. I did see him coming up strong behind me. He did pull up beside me and did throw a few revs at me. I did downshift into third when I was going 70 and I did ruin his little day...
Fixed that for ya buddy! :D
Had the car out today and finally felt the clutch had enough miles on it to see what the car will actually do. I've had 200+ MPH GP bikes and lots of pretty fast cars. This thing could get me in serious trouble - quickly. Traction control off and the wheels spun until I shifted into 4th and let up. The 315 PS2's are worthless even on hot roads. It builds speed/revs sooooo fast in 1st and 2nd, shifting fast enough is a challenge. Maybe a shift light will help. ?? The M12 tranny is probably overkill.
The car is just brutally quick when pushed hard yet cruises fine in 6th gear at 1000RPM.
It's just schizophrenic as hell and amazingly fun toy. :D
My crystal ball says there are some drag radials are in your future. :D
It's just schizophrenic as hell and amazingly fun toy. :D
Sounds very awesome. Glad you're enjoying the new power. :cheers:
Good luck on the search for traction.
Peter Pan
04-07-2010, 10:02am
Kevin it is awesome to have the traction issues, I have been used to it and gave a boost ride on Sunday and my passanger was amazed at the speed or tire spin depending on my right foot:yesnod:
With that being said, I believe I will be going with some 19s very soon, I want a taller tire as the car handles better, found this out when I had the 325/30/19 Hooisers on for the Texas Mile, ya I took it out for a 15 mile short Hill Country run to test the handling:cheers:
Cobra4B
04-07-2010, 11:29am
Had the car out today and finally felt the clutch had enough miles on it to see what the car will actually do. I've had 200+ MPH GP bikes and lots of pretty fast cars. This thing could get me in serious trouble - quickly. Traction control off and the wheels spun until I shifted into 4th and let up. The 315 PS2's are worthless even on hot roads. It builds speed/revs sooooo fast in 1st and 2nd, shifting fast enough is a challenge. Maybe a shift light will help. ?? The M12 tranny is probably overkill.
The car is just brutally quick when pushed hard yet cruises fine in 6th gear at 1000RPM.
It's just schizophrenic as hell and amazingly fun toy. :D
Yeah I'm surpised you had them put the Z06 trans in there and didn't just put 3.42s back in w/ the MN6. The MN12 is = to your old setup w/ the 3.90 gears in everything other than 4th because it's 1:1 in both setups.
Yeah I'm surpised you had them put the Z06 trans in there and didn't just put 3.42s back in w/ the MN6. The MN12 is = to your old setup w/ the 3.90 gears in everything other than 4th because it's 1:1 in both setups.
There was nothing wrong with the 3.90's I took out. It was the M6 that was getting tired. Roger made me a deal I couldn't turn down for the Z06 TT, tranny and diff. The M12 makes it easier to keep the car in the 4500RPM wide sweet spot. :rofl:
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