Doug, we expect we'll have to repair something, but like everyone else, we just hope it isn't catastrophic! Major congrats on the new records at WOS- you guys rock!!!!
Gary, did I hear a 'return to the salt' mentioned? That would be great!
Chris, that's probably not a bad way to look at it- it probably cuts down on the disappointment factor!
Bob, it's VERY good beer!
Tony, approximate piston speeds are:
3845fpm @ 5000 rpm
4239fpm @ 5500 rpm
4626fpm @ 6000 rpm
Regardless of the dyno results, the mag rev limiter will be set at 5000rpm to start with. I have no plans, this first year, of going past 5500rpm. The engine will be tore and and checked often, to see what kind of wear and damage we have, assuming we don't 'grenade' it.
Ok, please explain 'posting the cylinders'. You have to remember, I'm just a redneck that digs holes in the ground for a living- this fancy jargoned stuff isn't in my vocabulary!
Geesh. . . . . . . I get 2 runs on my GMC then its tear down time; that's why I unload it ready to qualify if I can.
Joe and I never got more than 2 in a row with the pan off in impounds everytime. We made 3 runs for five years straight but the head and pan were off after the first one, once with 11 bad valves.
Hey my son wanted a "hat" (and I didn't even have one)........................JD
Jimmy, you're a very generous dad!