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Offline SPARKY

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1080 on: April 11, 2012, 08:53:34 PM »
SSS does the smell of fish oil on my breath :-o qualify  lol

if they get 4 to 7 more PSI  SSS just may be in the cat bird seat but that avg to 575  so he may be closer than my 543.21   the backward idiot guess  :evil:
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1081 on: April 11, 2012, 08:54:20 PM »
We have the tune we are going to run, but it is FAR from the amount avaiable! Still, the numbers are almost unbelievable!
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1082 on: April 11, 2012, 10:25:47 PM »
I just saw the numbers... :-o ....looking forward to seeing it run this year... :cheers:
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1083 on: April 12, 2012, 12:10:50 AM »
WELL???!!!!..Enquiring minds REALLY want to know those numbers! I was not sure enough to post my guess errr calculation...(595 hp....)....but I`d be interested to know how far off I am.... :-D
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1084 on: April 12, 2012, 12:18:31 AM »
This is kind of like watching a no-hitter unfold.  I keep wanting to ask, but I don't want to jinx it.
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1085 on: April 12, 2012, 01:38:22 AM »
Wait for it................. :wink:
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1086 on: April 12, 2012, 02:19:57 AM »
Guys, it's been a long, but rewarding day! We tuned the engine VERY conservatively, never exceeding 5500 RPM, or 14.2lbs boost. I'm not B.S.ing when I say there is a LOT of HP left to be had, but we are not sure at what cost the extra hp may come!

I've tried to post a couple of short videos, with no luck. I'll try again in the morning-if that doesn't work, I'll post a screen shot of the final run.

I REALLY want to thank everyone for the support, and kind words of encouragement! :cheers:
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1087 on: April 12, 2012, 05:34:54 AM »
I would give up the numbers..that i saw last..but its not my build nor my engine...i quess we'll just wait for the owner to give them up... :cheers:......
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1088 on: April 12, 2012, 10:58:53 AM »
570 HP at 5500 rpm, 564 Torque at 4700, 14.2 boost . . . and we were being 'gentle'!  :-D

We had a fantastic day yesterday - the engine is a beast!   It ran smooth as hell and the HP graphs just continue to go up.   I'll say that John Beck is one HELL of a engine guru and having him showing us rookies how to setup and run the injector and how to go through the dyno process was fun, rewarding and as good as it gets.   Hats off to John and the whole Vintage Hot Rod crew - one class operation for sure!

Buddy and I were more than pleased with the numbers - to make 570 HP and a peak torque of 564 at 4700 -- those were better numbers than we'd wished for.   I like the fact that we have a conservative tune and the motor just eats it up -- kind of like a thoroughbred horse when you give her the reins!  Hang on!   Who would have thought this ole 'Tank Motor' could do this?  

Thanks for ALL for the support we've received - has been a truly amazing group of folks working with us, pushing us along and listening to all our babble.

When I get back to Columbus I'll edit a bunch of the video stuff and get some good stuff posted - won't be until this weekend.

Have a great day gang!

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1089 on: April 12, 2012, 11:07:41 AM »
 :-D :-D :-D
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1090 on: April 12, 2012, 11:10:29 AM »
Well done guys! Times like these make all the stress worth it.
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1091 on: April 12, 2012, 11:16:50 AM »
Unreal. Buddy, if you're coming back this way don't forget to stop by. Wayno
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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1092 on: April 12, 2012, 11:27:02 AM »
From Buddy via Stan. Never posted a video before, lets see if it works


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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1093 on: April 12, 2012, 11:33:41 AM »
I thru the "cheers" thingie into my post as an indicator, missed by some I suppose.

Good job, see you in August - those that attend of course.

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Re: XXO/BVGC '38 Chevy Coupe Build
« Reply #1094 on: April 12, 2012, 11:39:06 AM »
More of the same -
I see Trent has beat me to it -
as usual . . .
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