I recently posted up some new pics of the car, and was asked for engine pics. I figured I would post this up, not sure which section to put it in though as its an odd car. I got my car back from Mike @ Powerhouse two weeks ago.
Background
Just to quickly summarize, I rented MIR last October for some end of season runs to beat my best of 10.97. Back then, I had a built up 4.0 with pistons, cams, heads, bearings, fasteners, etc with a 61mm turbo, and a 75 shot.
During my track rental, I threw a rod through the block just like Lance did earlier in the season, running boost and the 75 shot on the 4.0. The aftermarket rods available for the 4.0 stretch over time, so they were not an option, and custom forged rods for it were in the 3k range. So, it was time to bid the 6er farewell and move on to something else.
New Build
So I got the car back two weeks. A totally different animal than the 4.0. In the fall/winter, I plan to address fuel pump, rods, pistons, drag shocks, may regear the car as well. Here's the high level details:
Pictures
I'm still up in the air on powder coating the custom intake black, or polishing, though I'm leaning towards having it polished.
I'm also very pleased that Mike kept the alternator in the stock location. Here are pics of the Afco unit, thought people would find it interesting how f'ing big this thing is:
Pic's Lance's wife took two weeks ago:
Videos
Here is a video that Lance's (Buckman) wife did for us:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY0h4ffS6G4
Whats Next
Already got some base line runs of the car at a local 1/8th track (7.5's with high 1.69ish 60fts). It has more in it for sure, even at only 8lbs and haven't even tried the trans brake yet. The car is much different than before, with it making usable power accross the entire powerband. The old car had mid to high range power, but down low, it was challenging to launch due to the heads and cams, and no stall for the 4.0 at that time. A 3500 rpm stall came out for the car the month I broke it, LOL. I'm adjusting to the new setup, especially down low where the car wants to break loose at will. I'm gettin the hang of it though. Of course like before, it will resume daily driver status.
So goals for whats left of the season is to baseline the car, focus on launches, RT, etc. Figure out the gearing, suspension tweaking, etc.
so. Mainly get it ready for next season, for index racing, maybe bracket racing though its not my thing.
I have some new 325 DR's for it, as last season I was running 255 MT's and spinning through the 60ft marker. I already plan to put some Tokico adjustable shocks on it all the way around. Car is also a daily driver and 100% streetable. No issues driving an hour one-way into DC, in bumper to bumper traffic.
Background
Just to quickly summarize, I rented MIR last October for some end of season runs to beat my best of 10.97. Back then, I had a built up 4.0 with pistons, cams, heads, bearings, fasteners, etc with a 61mm turbo, and a 75 shot.
During my track rental, I threw a rod through the block just like Lance did earlier in the season, running boost and the 75 shot on the 4.0. The aftermarket rods available for the 4.0 stretch over time, so they were not an option, and custom forged rods for it were in the 3k range. So, it was time to bid the 6er farewell and move on to something else.
New Build
So I got the car back two weeks. A totally different animal than the 4.0. In the fall/winter, I plan to address fuel pump, rods, pistons, drag shocks, may regear the car as well. Here's the high level details:
- 5.4 3V Motor
- PH Turbo for 5.4 3V
- PH Custom intake w/intercooler
- PH Custom water reservoir
- CHE Sway bar delete / radiator support
- CHE Motor mounts
- 60lb injectors (already have a BAP)
- Battery relocation kit
- 4R70, 1000HP capable, Lentech Auto Tbrake Vbody, Billet Midshaft and Drum
- Percision 3200 RPM Stall
- Baumann Trans Controller
- Custom aluminum drive shaft
- AFCO Heat exchanger
Pictures
I'm still up in the air on powder coating the custom intake black, or polishing, though I'm leaning towards having it polished.
I'm also very pleased that Mike kept the alternator in the stock location. Here are pics of the Afco unit, thought people would find it interesting how f'ing big this thing is:
Pic's Lance's wife took two weeks ago:
Videos
Here is a video that Lance's (Buckman) wife did for us:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wY0h4ffS6G4
Whats Next
Already got some base line runs of the car at a local 1/8th track (7.5's with high 1.69ish 60fts). It has more in it for sure, even at only 8lbs and haven't even tried the trans brake yet. The car is much different than before, with it making usable power accross the entire powerband. The old car had mid to high range power, but down low, it was challenging to launch due to the heads and cams, and no stall for the 4.0 at that time. A 3500 rpm stall came out for the car the month I broke it, LOL. I'm adjusting to the new setup, especially down low where the car wants to break loose at will. I'm gettin the hang of it though. Of course like before, it will resume daily driver status.
So goals for whats left of the season is to baseline the car, focus on launches, RT, etc. Figure out the gearing, suspension tweaking, etc.
so. Mainly get it ready for next season, for index racing, maybe bracket racing though its not my thing.
I have some new 325 DR's for it, as last season I was running 255 MT's and spinning through the 60ft marker. I already plan to put some Tokico adjustable shocks on it all the way around. Car is also a daily driver and 100% streetable. No issues driving an hour one-way into DC, in bumper to bumper traffic.