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Burning Brakes
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From: Leander Texas
Fired her up at 10 pm tonight, 
takes some of the pain of sending Uncle Sam several G's next week...
Ran it in the garage without the carb. hat to purge the intercooler plumbing of debris and I was impressed at how much air the ProCharger put out at idle. Revved it up and the volume of discharged air was incredible! Now to modify the tilt nose pivots to clear the intercooler plumbing. I can't wait to get her on the road. 
takes some of the pain of sending Uncle Sam several G's next week... Ran it in the garage without the carb. hat to purge the intercooler plumbing of debris and I was impressed at how much air the ProCharger put out at idle. Revved it up and the volume of discharged air was incredible! Now to modify the tilt nose pivots to clear the intercooler plumbing. I can't wait to get her on the road. I can't wait to see it in action.Job well done.
I've heard in the past there only two things in life that are diffinite "Death, and Taxes"
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Le Mans Master
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From: Austin Texas
Thanks, it was a packaging challenge. There is a gap between the intercooler and radiator, and I run a very good electric fan. We will see.
Le Mans Master
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From: Park Ridge IL
You should be fine if you have good electric fans. The intercooler on my 1200hp TT SBC427 totally covered the radiator and a Spal dual electic fan setup kept it cool in any traffic/weather condition.
Very nice looking setup by the way!
Very nice looking setup by the way!
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Le Mans Master
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From: Austin Texas
Just got back from a few shake-down blips of the throttle to check things out. 5 pounds of boost at 3,000 rpm's, and 10 lbs at about 5,000. It is set up (geared) to max out at 16 lbs. around 6,500. From a 40 mph roll-out, absolutely no traction (2nd. gear) on the 295's above 4,000 rpm's.
......Gonna be a learning curve for sure, and an interesting summer.
Last edited by big_G; Apr 8, 2007 at 04:01 PM. Reason: added pic.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Austin Texas
Yes, safety first. I am working with a fabricator on converting my 4 point cage to at least a 6 point with swing-out door bars, or whatever NHRA dictates. Dyno scheduling next to work out A/F ratios and timing.
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Le Mans Master
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From: Austin Texas
Yes to the fuel lines...1/2 inch supply line, 3/8th return. No sump, just put a #10 bung close to the rear of the tank, then into an Aeromotive filter and pump. I am tired of the electric pump whine, which only got louder with the addition of the return line.
Now I have a "Race pumps" pump and regulator ready to go in. 
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Le Mans Master
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From: Austin Texas
No video...no dyno...been raining so much here lately. Since I put a DeWitts radiator in, it is running a little cooler, but I still need a bigger electric fan. I really need to find a way to use vacuum advance on my application, if only for light throttle. That will help with cooling also.
Since I put a DeWitts radiator in, it is running a little cooler, but I still need a bigger electric fan. I really need to find a way to use vacuum advance on my application, if only for light throttle. That will help with cooling also.
Racer
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From: FRANCE (Lyon)
No video...no dyno...been raining so much here lately. Since I put a DeWitts radiator in, it is running a little cooler, but I still need a bigger electric fan. I really need to find a way to use vacuum advance on my application, if only for light throttle. That will help with cooling also.
Since I put a DeWitts radiator in, it is running a little cooler, but I still need a bigger electric fan. I really need to find a way to use vacuum advance on my application, if only for light throttle. That will help with cooling also.you probably ever try this but i want to help
PS: for rain use an hair dryer
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Le Mans Master
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From: Austin Texas
I don't have any symptoms that would indicate the need for boost retard or different heat-range plugs. Only running 8.3:1 scr with a big cam, so I think I'm safe from detonation. Yes, a bigger fan is in the works. I am using a long water-pump and a spreader bar, so that limits my fan selection somewhat. cheers:
Racer
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From: FRANCE (Lyon)
I don't have any symptoms that would indicate the need for boost retard or different heat-range plugs. Only running 8.3:1 scr with a big cam, so I think I'm safe from detonation. Yes, a bigger fan is in the works. I am using a long water-pump and a spreader bar, so that limits my fan selection somewhat. cheers:
Race Director
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From: Waterloo ontario Canada
It is a very nice looking setup