[Shaolin Crane]

Tune went ok, Steve worked on some driveability issues, starting issues, etc. When it came time to make power the fuel pressure would drop off anywhere between 3900-4300rpm. So he said either a line is kinked, which I doubt since I replaced them all, or the hose that is on the pump inside the pickup blew apart. I'll drop the tank some time this week and probably redo the fuel lines with Russel fittings and SS braided lines just to be safe.

Still made 400rwhp/420rwtq @4200rpm and 11.57 psi with a TON of tire spin, enough that they were blowing smoke like a train. So next time I need some sticky tires before we strap it down. He figures in its current state, at at 4200 its making 450ish and has no doubts 600rwhp can be squeezed out of it.

[Shaolin Crane]

Finished my fuel system with -6 and -8 lines. If that doesnt supply enough I'll know it's the pump, guess I'll find out tomorrow.

[Shaolin Crane]

Got my glass trim back from the powder coater today, installed them along with a new cowl panel and windshield pieces.




Then I took it on its maiden voyage to the dojo, fuel issues seem to be fixed and the car drove like a dream.


Tomorrow i'll wash it, wax it and finish tinkering with the interior in prep for angeles crest.

[Shaolin Crane]

Moved all the recent car stuff back to this thread to keep things organized.

[Vettezuki]

Originally Posted by Shaolin Crane

. . . Still made 400rwhp/420rwtq @4200rpm and 11.57 psi with a TON of tire spin,

Can't imagine you'd be making anywhere near enough power to haze a dyno, what gives?

[94cobra69ss396]

Steve's rollers are worn. I had the same issue when he tuned the Cobra when he tried to make the pulls in 4th gear. He ended up making the pulls in 5th to keep it from spinning.

Guy is going to use my slicks when he goes next time. Hopefully they will not spin.

[Shaolin Crane]

Originally Posted by Vettezuki

Can't imagine you'd be making anywhere near enough power to haze a dyno, what gives?

The car is also pretty light, and I have some shitty 255 hancooks with a 400 wear rating. Its also how the car makes power, since the boost comes on so quick it shocks the tires loose. It shouldn't be a problem next time.

[Shaolin Crane]

Waxed it, and registered it.


Then drove it around to make sure everything was ok for tomorrow.

[Shaolin Crane]

I've been tinkering with it off and on for the past few months. I finished one of the seats brackets and mounted the new ignition box under the seat.

Also mounted the spare and cut the carpet to fit around the battery box. The tire and jack tools were from the cobra.


Then cleaned the interior and finished mounting 99% of everything and hosed it off to get it preppedish for Knotts this weekend.


Don't know why the floor mat looks so bad, it was a little wet but looks like its trashed

[94cobra69ss396]

Looks great Guy!