Hot Rods XO/PP Bonneville project

Any two engines using the same cylinder head - regardless of their displacements - will make the same power. The peak power will just occur at different speeds. The smaller engine will peak at a higher RPM.

 

That's true the available air flow in the head is where power is made however intake, cam shaft and headers in the right combination can make the head work better or worse if not matched just right.

 

I’ve been running inline engines for over 40 years with success in Land Speed and found they need different design criteria than other venues at least for me. Pan design turned out to be a bigger help than a drysump at the rpm I am using the engine. Vacuum also played a part in this. The type of cam follower dictated the use of a s****er; distance from rotating elements also made a difference.

Fuel and compression ratio for the limited head flow was a huge factor to the rpm/hp/torque puzzle especially at the al***ude of the venue and no power added or supercharger. Ignition was a big factor also in firing the chosen fuel and there are manufacturers of products which many are unaware of to enhance the limited power. Once you have feel you are going in the proper direction the exhaust system also become a factor that can help or hinder what your trying to do and making it fit the application.

I’ve mentioned before that 3 miles is not a 1/4 mile and cannot be treated the same.(read traction/drag) 5 miles is not 3 miles either and threw a curve I was not expecting when we qualified to run that far.

John is reaching a place where the smallest item cannot be overlooked. I started looking at every parasitic load the car and drive train part I could improve in anyway I could. No bearing or seal was over looked I can guarantee you. It was all because of the restrictions of the cl*** chosen. For Johns pickup cl*** the NOW allow frame production modifications are a godsend to what was once allowed or what was not allowed. I applaud his thinking and tenacity; he has a goal and will attain it I believe because of his determination.

Keep up the good work…….

 

Shucks they sent me the wrong bearings and I never looked at them before sending them to Calico. I would send them back but have to much in having them coated
I'll keep them for future use so I'll start looking for another set in .010 under.
Getting hard to find bearings for the 262 Ford L6 engine

 

Thank you Jimmy six, if it was easy everyone would do it lol. I'll keep after it as long as I can afford it.
Never thought it would cost so much to race Land Speed.
Got to get after funding for 2022 as we want to run ECTA standing mile and SCTA speed week at Bonneville.

 

I have been building a flathead V8 for a client that the profit will go to the X0/PP 640 project funding.
About 1/2 of what we need to get to Bonneville 2022 speed week and the ECTA standing mile at Blythville Arkansas in April.
It's a good start..

 

Mr. Mullen, let me just say that I wish you and your crew good luck with your endeavor. I hope you achieve if not surp*** your expectations ( give ‘em hell that is, send ‘em back ta mama)

 

Wish I could help John but I lost a load of money last year. But if there's any chance of me getting out there in August, you can count on me buying a bunch of t shirts.

 

Thanks man hope to see you there

 

Sorry guys I haven't posted lately, waiting for parts to the engine got the new bearings today and shipped them to Calico Coatings 6 to 10 day turn around..

 

Jimmy is doing flow testing on the head today. Looks pretty good 207 CFM at
.600 lift and just a little less on the siamesed runners of cylinders 1 and 2 and 5 and 6. The exhaust is over 85 percent of the intakes (way to much)
Therefor a need in cam corrections. I'll post on this once I have more data

 

A little fab work today on the panels to cover the C notchs

 

53 mercury flathead build , profits go to fund the 640 project. Should be able to run it in soon. Parts for some reason take a long time to get them now days

 

More c Notch cover panels fabricated today and taked in

 

Next I'll forn the cover to the bed floor and seal it all up and get it painted

 

Top notch John! When is ECTA?

 

John, I could use a t-shirt (or two). Or maybe a cap? What are you planning for fund raising this year?

 

April 22 23 24

 

Been so busy working on the truck that I haven't had much thought about fund raising other than the flathead engine build currently being done.
Have some shirts from 2021 in limited sizes.
What's your size needs

 

Shirt size is XL. (Probably the size that sells out first, LOL)

 

I'll check and get back to you

 

Thank you Ted Tallent for your continued support of Team 640 . It seams like when we don't see the light at the end of the tunnel friends like you show us the way. Can't begin to find words to thank you enough

 

Hot dang the bearings got back from Calico today. Awesome job as always.
Now I can start the engine ***embly process..

 

It don't get better than this
Calico Coatings

 

Checked out bearing clearance yesterday on rods and mains, all looked perfect. Will stare engine ***embly today. ( finally )

 

Short block ***embled today now it's back to weighting.. having a camshaft ground at Camcraft..

 

Did a little more port work on the head today cylinders 1&2 & 5&6 were not as good as cylinders 3&4 looking much better now.

 

The work day today was interesting. We bench raced and threw ideas back and forth. We then went to the shop and did some cosmetic repairs to the truck. Still waiting on the cam so the engine is on hold.
I had to leave at noon to attend a family function but the crew stayed and got things done.
Thank you Lee Pollard, Dave Russell and Scott Robertson for staying, Your dedication to the project is much appreciated.
Thank you guys you are the best

 

Contacted the cam grinder today for an update. Cam is still in design status and will likely get ground late next week then it has to be parkerized, inspected and then shipped.
Looks like mid March delivery.
All I can do is hurry up and wait. Oh well what's a few more days...

 

Little more work in the bed the crew did last Saturday getting ready to connect the rear shocks