Dyno'ed the MiniRat
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Dyno'ed the MiniRat
I was not going to dyno my car because I already blew one Super T10 tranny and was babying the "new" one until I got the new Tremec TKO 600 in the spring. The Toronto boys have had a session lined up for over 2 months so I decided I would go but I would limit it to 5000 RPM .
Anyway the MiniRat puts out some pretty decent torque number and I am sure the horespower will go well beyond 400RWHP when I take it to 6500 RPM in the spring. One thing that is limiting the HP right now is the 1 5/8 inch headers, I am going to get 1 7/8 inch in the spring so that will also boost the power a bit.
Probably the reason I blew the first transmission is that sustanined torque of over 350ft/lbs at 2000 RPM to over 400ft/lbs. Apparently the aluminum case of the tranny twists and that is when the damage is done.
The Toronto boys were a little more pleased than last year or the year before as it seems the motors are getting bigger and more powerfull every year with all over 200 RWHP and some approaching 300 RWHP with a C4 equipped with a supercharger posting a respectable 325 RWHP with a slipping belt. Thanks to 75 Stingray for organizing the event.
Anyway the MiniRat puts out some pretty decent torque number and I am sure the horespower will go well beyond 400RWHP when I take it to 6500 RPM in the spring. One thing that is limiting the HP right now is the 1 5/8 inch headers, I am going to get 1 7/8 inch in the spring so that will also boost the power a bit.
Probably the reason I blew the first transmission is that sustanined torque of over 350ft/lbs at 2000 RPM to over 400ft/lbs. Apparently the aluminum case of the tranny twists and that is when the damage is done.
The Toronto boys were a little more pleased than last year or the year before as it seems the motors are getting bigger and more powerfull every year with all over 200 RWHP and some approaching 300 RWHP with a C4 equipped with a supercharger posting a respectable 325 RWHP with a slipping belt. Thanks to 75 Stingray for organizing the event.
Last edited by MotorHead; Sep 18, 2004 at 02:24 PM.
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But you know you're being a bad boy don't you? Everyone knows you can't run 11.0 comression, 850 Holleys and big roller cams on the street!
JIM
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From: Who says "Nothing is impossible" ? I've been doing nothing for years.
Originally Posted by 427Hotrod
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But you know you're being a bad boy don't you? Everyone knows you can't run 11.0 comression, 850 Holleys and big roller cams on the street!
JIM
But you know you're being a bad boy don't you? Everyone knows you can't run 11.0 comression, 850 Holleys and big roller cams on the street!
JIM
The Super T10 is, the one I had anyway rated at only 275 ft/lbs, I think I am over that at idle
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Thanks, the motor has actually never been tuned I just put it in and set the timing. I re-jetted but that was done more on what I thought it needed than anything else.
I am going to take it back to the shop in the spring and get it done right with a O2 sensor in the collector etc.
I just did one pull this time to see if I was on the right track and I am pretty happy with the results.
I am going to take it back to the shop in the spring and get it done right with a O2 sensor in the collector etc.
I just did one pull this time to see if I was on the right track and I am pretty happy with the results.
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Awesome numbers Wayne, I bet you can't wait for the new tranny and a power tune session to see what you can pull out of that beast!! I can't wait to get mine on the dyno ASAP! I will be geting mine power tuned in the very near future,(as soon as I get my hood back from the paint shop) would you care to join me?
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Awesome numbers. I was hoping for 300RWHP out of mine. If I had the numbers you have I would be in trouble. Good job. 
Looks like it's running strong Wayne, just the way we like it 
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Oh man, that's a flat torque curve! Congrats.
BTW Richmond Gear sells a heavyduty Super T10 Plus for track racing. Is this a heavier case trans than the Super T10? Both wieght the same and each ratio has same torque rating? But different part number are used and the Plus claims steel input retainers and race brass sychro-rings. cardo0
BTW Richmond Gear sells a heavyduty Super T10 Plus for track racing. Is this a heavier case trans than the Super T10? Both wieght the same and each ratio has same torque rating? But different part number are used and the Plus claims steel input retainers and race brass sychro-rings. cardo0
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That's one hell of a motor Wayne. I think we should take the car to the track next week...
I still remember the look of disappointment on you face last year when you put ONLY 296.4 hp to the wheel with your old motor...
Your car is just mean. Good job on the motor. Wanna do mine
I still remember the look of disappointment on you face last year when you put ONLY 296.4 hp to the wheel with your old motor...
Your car is just mean. Good job on the motor. Wanna do mine