Hot Rods XO/PP Bonneville project

Intake and Exhaust headers installed today. Photos tomorrow...

 

getting close to firing up the engine

 

Do not remember if u run inner fender panels. Read somewhere it improves streamlining if leave/run with them. Maybe u can try a run with panels & without. Just a 2 cent thought..

 

Yes, we run with inner fenders. They're bolted to the front clip, which is currently off the truck.

 

When the time comes @D-Russ and it will, you can’t drive 55!

 

Inner fenders are mandatory by SCTA rules.
No body mods allowed in XO/PP VINTAGE ENGINE CLASS

 

Working on a torque plate for Dave Russell's 302 GMC engine

 

Working on the exhaust flange for Dave Russel,s GMC/Skinner 12 port head

 

Thank you for all your guidance and help on this motor project @john mullen .

 

It's what I love Dave. Keeps me young at heart and gives me joy.

 

What is this engine going in?

 

See post 1754 above.

 

So XOPP Bonneville pickup will be able to choose from two different engines?

 

@pprather XO/PP will become XO/MP with Jimmy engine...I believe.

 

fitting the header flange locating the ports.
I'll use a 1 1/2" hole saw to open up the flange and the milling machine to clean it up. Them hand grind it to fit the ports as needed.

 

Do you have the intake and headers? Maybe something like this?

 

XO/PP for the 262 Ford in a Ford with a stock head
XO/MP for the 302 GMC in a Ford with a stock head
XXO/MP for the 302 GMC in a Ford w/aftermarket head

 

Thanks for the Bonneville class explanation, Dave.

 

Love the headers.
Probably going to use 3 sidedraft webber carbs on a small plenum

 

What are the existing records at Bonneville?

 

Arkansas spring Fling dates are May 5th 6th and 7th
We will be there with great expectations

 

Looks ready keep up the great work.

 

XO/PP RECORD IS NOW 140 AND CHANGE. SET WITH A 51 GMC PICK UP WITH A 302 GMC ENGINE WITH A FACTORY MODIFIED HEAD

 

Photo of the day, starting to look like a race truck again

 

Looking great, wish you were just down the road.
Be cool if I could hitch a ride on your path back to the flats, or at least tag along.

 

The wagon train goes through St. Louis, Missouri, but John usually likes to drive all the way to central to Kansas before stopping for sleep.

 

Working on the exhaust flange for Dave Russels 302 GMC engine project. Ports fit and ready for 1 7/8 tubing

 

Video from the 262 fire up today:

 

Ought to be proud that thing sounds nasty!

 

We are very happy with the new engine combination.
Going to the dyno in a couple weeks after we break it in some.