Finally upgraded top end to match bottom end build
#1
Finally upgraded top end to match bottom end build
So I originally built my forged 13.2:1 compression 385 2 years ago, running E85 with a custom LE cam (24x/25x .61x/.62x 110), planning to use LE 21* TFS heads and ported intake, but as things usually go with builds, costs started exceeding budget, so I ended up sticking with the 185cc EB Porting heads and stock intake I used on my mild LE cammed stock block. Now I've finally upgraded the top end to AFR 210 Comp Eliminators with Manley Nextek beehives and a ported LE LT4 intake, which drops compression slightly to 12.5:1.
Never dynoed the old setup but it ran consistent 92mph in the 1/8 with a blown pass side exhaust gasket and mail order tune. Should have it back together this week, any guesses what I should expect with a proper dyno tune on this new setup?
Never dynoed the old setup but it ran consistent 92mph in the 1/8 with a blown pass side exhaust gasket and mail order tune. Should have it back together this week, any guesses what I should expect with a proper dyno tune on this new setup?
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Since its an autox/RR car, and the fact I'm still on the 10-bolt (for now) its not setup to launch hard at the strip, so more along the lines of guesses on track mph and rwhp. I'm assuming I'm going to notice quite a bit of difference especially on the mid-top end?
#4
So finally got it started this morning, and went on a little cruise. It pulls HARD, especially mid-high RPM. Here are a few pics and the startup video.
https://flic.kr/s/aHskCB3A8r
https://flic.kr/s/aHskCB3A8r
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That's what I'm hoping for. It does pull MUCH harder than before, pulls hard all the way up to my 6800 limiter, whereas before it kinda leveled off around 6k with the smaller heads/stock intake. Might bump the limiter up to 7k now, since it can breathe up top and has the Manley beehives. Unfortunately I burned a plug wire (forgot to zip tie it out of the way), so I need to order a new set.
Last edited by kgkern01; 06-29-2016 at 01:32 PM.