Thank you! I agree that getting power like this out of a standard port head and a very basic overall combo is a pretty big accomplishment. It certainly boosts my confidence in whatever meager engine building skills I possess. Now I just have to do it again to prove it wasn't a fluke!
Pretty sure this engine will get the car in the 9s at some point but it won't happen right away. Frankly, I've never been that quick so it's not like I'm going to jump in the car and run that number. A lot that has to happen in between the dyno and running a certain ET. I am happy it has the potential on paper but realistically it will be a while before I can claim it's a 9 second deal. Like pittsburghracer used to drill into everyone's head "we don't race dynos!" Too many variables to factor in besides the HP numbers at the crank.
I'm aware that some of things beyond the engine that are in the car now may be less than optimal but I'm not going to change anything else before I get some seat time. The current version of the engine is the culmination of the 2nd full re-do of the car from 10 years ago when it was going 12.0s @ 110mph. Everything in the car is new so it's going to take some time to sort it all out.
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Wallace Racing calculator says the car will go in the 9s which gives me something to shoot for. I've seen several people say this particular calculator is pretty accurate. For what it's worth, it spit out the exact rpm at the stripe that I would be aiming for, 6,600. If it is right, 135 mph is hauling the mail but a 1.38 60ft time is not likely going to happen without some serious testing and tuning.
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