Test Stand build for 440 and Mopar

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ntsqd said

I once did the calc, as I recall 300 HP if 100% transfered into heating water (via a water brake dyno) will heat 250 gals to boiling in something like 20 mins. Reality is that it would take longer, but that gives you an idea of how much water you'd need for a long test.

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Roger that. Gotta have a large volume of water to keep it from getting hot.

ntsqd said

... and tow the thing down to the boat launch ramp at the lake.

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Hahaaaa! That would be a sight for sore redneck eyes. Good old boy with a big block Dodge, backed down the boat ramp launching a monster rooster tail of water with open exhaust pies singing a tune. Ahhh brings a tear to my eye just thinking about it. I would need my trucker hat which says "Funk as Druck" and probably fire up some Charley Daniels for that excursion. This is officially on my to do list.


Well I got the control panel and minor details straightened out. Time for lunch and then clean up this mess of tools and parts which has sprawled out over several work benches and the test stand.

Then add fluids, install fuel tank, check for leaks, prime the oil system, final electrical check and ........ fire it up!