Just rolled Old Blue of the dyno.

Buddy finally had a chance to tune Old Blue, haven't seen the results in person but after driving in limp mode for a month it's gotta be an improvement! Was hoping for a little more but she put down 301 rwhp, guess it's not too bad for a first attempt at programming an 05.

Mods are,

Diablo Predator
JLT cold air
Meziere water pump
UPR X pipe
Home made IMRC delete plates

Most of my turbo parts have arrived so it it will soon be time to start fabbing the system, shooting for 450rwhp @ 7psi intercooled boost and 120 mph trap speeds. I'll post a thread as I start the process, but first to the track in NA form, hopefully this Friday eve.

I am not disapointed, just thought I might see higher #'s. One item I forgot about is that I have 20" x 10" billet wheels on the back with 285 series BFG's so I bet there is a HP or two lost right there as they weigh a bit more than the stockers.

Stock motor, limiting rwhp to 450, just want to keep up with the Jones . From what I have heard from the local 05 experts the Vortech cars are making 460 - 470rwhp pretty easily, figure it taking some parasitic HP to turn the blower so I think 450rwhp is a safe realistic number for the turbo. Heck my 87 T-type used to make that in street trim, would hope my 3v 4.6 is up to the task. I am using a smaller turbo than most (SC61) and the rest of the components are rated to 650 hp max so shooting for 450 rwhp (530 hp crankshaft) should be safe / economical goal (I'll have less than $1500 in the conversion).