dyno day

[big_G]

Maybe 10 pulls netted best numbers to date..even though this run sports a much smaller cam.....was 242/248/110* v. new cam 230/236/114*. Me thinks I went too small, leaving some on the table. This winter I will try a 242/248/112* or similar.
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b156/big_G1/dyno0423.jpg

[Vettezuki]

That is pretty baller, congrats. You said something in another post about Fuel Injection making quite a difference over the Carb. Did I understand that right? Is it just a feel/smoothness thing, or is it a quantifiable, all things equal, FI gives better numbers with your application kind of thing?

[big_G]

The fuel injection, I feel, was a big contributor to the gains i realized today. Prior numbers with the big cam and carburetor were 540 rwtq/535 rwhp. No other changes to the engine were made. The biggest improvement I noticed was better low-end throttle response.

[Vettezuki]

The fuel injection, I feel, was a big contributor to the gains i realized today. Prior numbers with the big cam and carburetor were 540 rwtq/535 rwhp. No other changes to the engine were made. The biggest improvement I noticed was better low-end throttle response.

What FI setup are you using?

[Madmax305]

Good numbers...I agree, FI will get you bigger numbers and better mileage as well. FI has more variables to tune over the traditional carb set up.

[big_G]

What FI setup are you using?

FAST XFI

Side note...I picked up 40 rwhp by removing the s/c'er inlet piping and K/N air filter. The dyno operator/tuner suggested it.

[Vettezuki]

FAST XFI

Side note...I picked up 40 rwhp by removing the s/c'er inlet piping and K/N air filter. The dyno operator/tuner suggested it.

Why FAST? Did you consider any other systems, like BigStuff?

[big_G]

Why FAST? Did you consider any other systems, like BigStuff?

Looked at Accel gen VII, Fast and a little at bigstuff. I have a good relationship with a local Comp. Cams dealer, and FAST is a division of Comp. Cams. If I had any problems, they would be addressed. FAST had the features I wanted that Accel didn't, for only a few hundred more.

[SeanPlunk]

Fantastic numbers, congrats :drink:

[big_G]

Fantastic numbers, congrats :drink:

Thanks....I was hoping for 600rwhp....I think with a cam upgrade I'm there. In a funny way not making 600 is probably saving my stock block from turning into iron salad.:smack: I flat-lined my 2 bar map sensor for the last 500 rpm....

BTW...a late model Mustang wanted to play on the way home last night....but I think he spied my ProCharger license plate frame and mellowed out...I need to remove it.:bang:

[Madmax305]

Why not add a few more pounds of boost for that last 50 HP for the 600rwhp club....:D

[Vettezuki]

Thanks....I was hoping for 600rwhp....I think with a cam upgrade I'm there. In a funny way not making 600 is probably saving my stock block from turning into iron salad.:smack: I flat-lined my 2 bar map sensor for the last 500 rpm....

BTW...a late model Mustang wanted to play on the way home last night....but I think he spied my ProCharger license plate frame and mellowed out...I need to remove it.:bang:

At a mere 390WHP I'm not in your league, but it's funny how many tough guys there are who want to play with lil' ole C3s. :smack:

[big_G]

Why not add a few more pounds of boost for that last 50 HP for the 600rwhp club....:D

Well, the map sensor maxxes out at 15.5 which occurs at 6,000 rpm. I ran pulls to 6,500, the fuel cut-off. I imagine I was at 17-18 lbs boost. I really don't feel like changing head gaskets any time soon. :bigthumbsup:

I'll get 600 with a cam change, I believe.

Vettezuki....390 rwhp will kick sand in the face of plenty of posers.

[Vettezuki]

Another Q. Is the system you use a TB or TPI?

[big_G]

Another Q. Is the system you use a TB or TPI?

It is port fuel injection nusing an Edelbrock Vic. Jr. fuel injection manifold. 65 lb. injectors, 1200 cfm throttle body.