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Old 03-25-2010, 10:04am   #281
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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.

He's extremely happy with the way the car turned out. I think I will be also.
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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
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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
As long as they're sobered up and the car is finished by Saturday - it's all good.
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As long as they're sobered up and the car is finished by Saturday - it's all good.
Maybe they'll get so drunk they forget the bill.
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Maybe they'll get so drunk they forget the bill.
Wouldn't that be special...
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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
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Shawn redid the valve covers.

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Wouldn't that be special...
No, that would be funny as hell!
"I paid the bill."
"You did?"
"Sure did."
"Ok. Thanks, enjoy the new power"
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Shawn redid the valve covers.

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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!!!
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Wish I could make it.
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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.
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I think I saw the whole dam state of Virginia today!
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.
How to describe the engine itself........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. And I mean that in the best, and most jealous way possible.
Kevin, The Gentlemans Cruiser is a true beulevard beater my friend.

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!
I called Kevin on the cell, he said there was zero coming out the exhaust. No sign of being too rich, or too lean.
Tomorrow, the 100 shot jets go in.
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Congrats Kevin... you'll have to give me a ride next time we meet up
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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. He probably doesn't think I noticed.







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The disappearing dipstick! That's a neat trick. How did you do it?
The engine really does look great in person. Smoothhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
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What MAF are you running, Powrmax?
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What MAF are you running, Powrmax?
Yup! 100mm.
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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.
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Looks great and sounds like it performs even better, looking forward to seeing the cruiser in person one day.
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