FLATCAD RACING Bonneville 2011 Build

anxious for the results,thats one huge belt

 

Spent the day at the dyno and the results are in -------

 

Nice!

 

I totally agree, and especially with an engine that others thought was total junk and a waste of time to rebuild.
Wish I could have been there to see it first hand but a video will do. Hell, I'm gonna buy new headphones tomorrow so I can hear this nasty beast in all its glory!

 

Guys, it's been a long, but rewarding day! We tuned the engine VERY conservatively, never exceeding 5500 RPM, or 14.2lbs boost. I'm not B.S.ing when I say there is a LOT of HP left to be had, but we are not sure at what cost the extra hp may come!

I've tried to post a couple of short videos, with no luck. I'll try again in the morning-if that doesn't work, I'll post a screen shot of the final run.

I REALLY want to thank everyone for the support, and kind words of encouragement!

 

I'm so looking forward to this soooo much! I have calculated the horsepower at peak torque at 526 Hp!!!!!

 

Talked to Carl last night, he was giddy with excitment. Sounds like a good time was had by all. I'll be waiting for that video.

 

Bump

 

Naw, you're too conservative!

 

Okay, Okay - here are the numbers - 570 HP at 5500 rpm, 564 Torque at 4700, 14.2 boost . . . and we were being 'gentle'! *

We had a fantastic day yesterday - the engine is a beast! It ran smooth as hell and the HP graphs just continue to go up.

I'll say that John Beck is one HELL of a engine guru and having him showing us rookies how to setup and run the injector and how to go through the dyno process was fun, rewarding and as good as it gets. * Hats off to John and the whole Vintage Hot Rod crew - one class operation for sure!

Buddy and I were more than pleased with the numbers - to make 570 HP and a peak torque of 564 -- those were better numbers than we'd wished for. I like the fact that we have a conservative tune and the motor just eats it up -- kind of like a thoroughbred horse when you give her the reins! Hang on! Who would have thought this ole 'Tank Motor' could do this?

Thanks for ALL for the support we've received - has been a truly amazing group of folks working with us, pushing us along and listening to all our babble.

When I get back to Columbus I'll edit a bunch of the video stuff and get some good stuff posted - won't be until this weekend.

Have a great day gang!

B&S

 

So who wins? those are some crazy numbers!

 

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Brief video, click on the picture.

 

Congrats Buddy & Dale & all the team members on a fantastic accomplishment. WOW!!! Just imagine what would happen if you sliped that engine in to a streamliner.

 

Now that you have some hp numbers , what do you think the car can run now(mph)?

 

Congratulations Guys. You have allready set a new record in my book! Wish i was there!!
We now need to get a full Video of the last pull!

Br
Kjell

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Taildragger&fenderless

 

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Congratulations ..... see you at El Mirage ............

 

Like everyone else, I'm impressed. 570/565 @ 5500 @ 14 lbs. and it has a soft tune up.
Which way are you gonna go? More RPM's/HP or torque? How much more boost? How long was it run at those numbers?
I know, so many questions. Hope you let us know what is found during tear down (hope nothing is found).

Congratulations, John

 

Goal is, and has been 175 mph,

 

No swet Buddy Your gona set some new recors for sure!

VIDEO; VIDEO; VIDEO!

Br
Kjell

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Taildragger&fenderless

 

Kieth took his 32 coupe to 175 last year with a 534HP Y Block, get your aero down and it's in the bag.

 

This is the fourth run enjoy it .............

 

Carl the video will not play ???

 

Video set to private Carl ...

 

Thanks try again! ....... fixed it

 

Yeehah! Well done guys. 175 will be a doddle!

 

Awsome job guys

Thanks a bunch for sharing!

 

Nice job on the video Carl !!!

 

Great clip Carl!
Please publish more, more, more!

Br
Kjell

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Taildragger&fenderless