The TWS Engine Swap Thread
09-08-2005, 12:28 PM
#43
Originally Posted by 97LT1
Project is looking good.
09-13-2005, 11:23 AM
#45
Originally Posted by Bizzzatch350
Post a video TWS 
Just got the new fuel pump setup. I've got to burn up/drain this tank of gas and then I'll figure out when I have time to do the install.
Tony and I have to throw it on the dyno and check the tune and then off to the track I go.
09-19-2005, 08:41 AM
#47
Originally Posted by StevenK
Todd, I'd be willing to let you borrow my Camcorder, compress and host the video for you.
PM me on AFB if your interested as I don't check this board often.
PM me on AFB if your interested as I don't check this board often.
09-19-2005, 10:40 AM
#49
Originally Posted by slowmofo
Car looks good, go beat the crap out of it..that will drain the gas. 
Thanks! Yeah, I drove around Sat night looking for some action but Austin was really
. After the "standard" PG-rated car show, I went to a couple of the "after hours" spots where you can sometimes get a race, but both were deserted. Pretty F'ing weak. At least I used up that tank of gas. 
09-22-2005, 11:01 AM
#50
Well guys, I had an interesting dyno session Tuesday night. The car laid down some great numbers, right from the first pull and the A/F was pretty good. That showed that the tune Tony put in was pretty damn close to begin with. We kept on getting some KR. Not sure if it was trying to detonate or if I have something that's rattling somewhere. We are going to investigate/play around with that. We did about 8 pulls and tweaked the tune each time. Did not discover the full potential of the motor because the stock fuel pump could not keep up!!! Fuel pressure would drop 10 PSI after 6000 RPM and the motor was still making power up to 6700 (and perhaps beyond, but that's as high as we were twisting it, it still hadn't fallen off! )
I know it sounds like I'm a dumbass, trying to run a 385 stroker off a stock pump, but as you know the road to hell is paved with good intentions. I have the Walbro pump and Racetronix harness kit but did not get time to install them before the dyno appointment. I was so eager to get some numbers and check the tune that I decided to go ahead and strap the car on.
I will reveal the numbers, but don't want to do it quit yet as there are a few local hot shoes around here that want a match-up (begging for me to blow their doors off is more like it
) Reading between the lines, you can infer that they were good numbers. After a few smackdowns have been performed, I will post the actual RWHP/RWTQ.
)I know it sounds like I'm a dumbass, trying to run a 385 stroker off a stock pump, but as you know the road to hell is paved with good intentions. I have the Walbro pump and Racetronix harness kit but did not get time to install them before the dyno appointment. I was so eager to get some numbers and check the tune that I decided to go ahead and strap the car on.
I will reveal the numbers, but don't want to do it quit yet as there are a few local hot shoes around here that want a match-up (begging for me to blow their doors off is more like it
) Reading between the lines, you can infer that they were good numbers. After a few smackdowns have been performed, I will post the actual RWHP/RWTQ.
09-22-2005, 11:18 AM
#51
Originally Posted by TWS
Well guys, I had an interesting dyno session Tuesday night. The car laid down some great numbers, right from the first pull and the A/F was pretty good. That showed that the tune Tony put in was pretty damn close to begin with. We kept on getting some KR. Not sure if it was trying to detonate or if I have something that's rattling somewhere. We are going to investigate/play around with that. We did about 8 pulls and tweaked the tune each time. Did not discover the full potential of the motor because the stock fuel pump could not keep up!!! Fuel pressure would drop 10 PSI after 6000 RPM and the motor was still making power up to 6700 (and perhaps beyond, but that's as high as we were twisting it, it still hadn't fallen off! )
I know it sounds like I'm a dumbass, trying to run a 385 stroker off a stock pump, but as you know the road to hell is paved with good intentions. I have the Walbro pump and Racetronix harness kit but did not get time to install them before the dyno appointment. I was so eager to get some numbers and check the tune that I decided to go ahead and strap the car on.
I will reveal the numbers, but don't want to do it quit yet as there are a few local hot shoes around here that want a match-up (begging for me to blow their doors off is more like it ) Reading between the lines, you can infer that they were good numbers. After a few smackdowns have been performed, I will post the actual RWHP/RWTQ.
)I know it sounds like I'm a dumbass, trying to run a 385 stroker off a stock pump, but as you know the road to hell is paved with good intentions. I have the Walbro pump and Racetronix harness kit but did not get time to install them before the dyno appointment. I was so eager to get some numbers and check the tune that I decided to go ahead and strap the car on.
I will reveal the numbers, but don't want to do it quit yet as there are a few local hot shoes around here that want a match-up (begging for me to blow their doors off is more like it
) Reading between the lines, you can infer that they were good numbers. After a few smackdowns have been performed, I will post the actual RWHP/RWTQ.
09-22-2005, 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by TWS
Well guys, I had an interesting dyno session Tuesday night. The car laid down some great numbers, right from the first pull and the A/F was pretty good. That showed that the tune Tony put in was pretty damn close to begin with. We kept on getting some KR. Not sure if it was trying to detonate or if I have something that's rattling somewhere. We are going to investigate/play around with that. We did about 8 pulls and tweaked the tune each time. Did not discover the full potential of the motor because the stock fuel pump could not keep up!!! Fuel pressure would drop 10 PSI after 6000 RPM and the motor was still making power up to 6700 (and perhaps beyond, but that's as high as we were twisting it, it still hadn't fallen off! )
I know it sounds like I'm a dumbass, trying to run a 385 stroker off a stock pump, but as you know the road to hell is paved with good intentions. I have the Walbro pump and Racetronix harness kit but did not get time to install them before the dyno appointment. I was so eager to get some numbers and check the tune that I decided to go ahead and strap the car on.
I will reveal the numbers, but don't want to do it quit yet as there are a few local hot shoes around here that want a match-up (begging for me to blow their doors off is more like it ) Reading between the lines, you can infer that they were good numbers. After a few smackdowns have been performed, I will post the actual RWHP/RWTQ.
)I know it sounds like I'm a dumbass, trying to run a 385 stroker off a stock pump, but as you know the road to hell is paved with good intentions. I have the Walbro pump and Racetronix harness kit but did not get time to install them before the dyno appointment. I was so eager to get some numbers and check the tune that I decided to go ahead and strap the car on.
I will reveal the numbers, but don't want to do it quit yet as there are a few local hot shoes around here that want a match-up (begging for me to blow their doors off is more like it
) Reading between the lines, you can infer that they were good numbers. After a few smackdowns have been performed, I will post the actual RWHP/RWTQ.
09-22-2005, 01:59 PM
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What, yer gunna decimate me?!!? 
I think I know whom you are referring to. If I'm right, even I should be able to beat that person, so you ought to stomp him senseless.
I think I know whom you are referring to. If I'm right, even I should be able to beat that person, so you ought to stomp him senseless.
09-22-2005, 02:58 PM
#55
Thanks Guys!
Jason: I sold the 355 LT1. The guy who bought it is dropping it into his '97 SS that previously just had a few bolt ons. He's going to have a stiffy with that motor
compared to his stock one.
Toddler (Ouija): it's actually a few people and some of the races might be close, but I don't want to show my cards until afterwards.
Metalbeast: I hope to have videos. I lost all my previous ones when our office at work was burglarized and the bastards got my laptop.
Jason: I sold the 355 LT1. The guy who bought it is dropping it into his '97 SS that previously just had a few bolt ons. He's going to have a stiffy with that motor
compared to his stock one.Toddler (Ouija): it's actually a few people and some of the races might be close, but I don't want to show my cards until afterwards.
Metalbeast: I hope to have videos. I lost all my previous ones when our office at work was burglarized and the bastards got my laptop.
09-27-2005, 01:17 PM
#56
Here are some updates:
Pulled the 10 bolt and the gas tank in preparation for the Walbro pump, Racetronix harness, and Strange 12 bolt.
It was 108 degrees Sunday, so we stopped after the disassembly. Too freakin hot to go any further.
Pulled the 10 bolt and the gas tank in preparation for the Walbro pump, Racetronix harness, and Strange 12 bolt.
It was 108 degrees Sunday, so we stopped after the disassembly. Too freakin hot to go any further.
09-30-2005, 09:11 AM
#60
Allrighty, making progress.
2 nights ago Solid95Z and I installed the new Walbro pump, the racetronix harness, and reinstalled the gas tank.
Last night Greg and I threw the Strange 12 bolt in.
Now I'm just waiting on my Wolfe Racecraft rear swaybar and another dyno session.
2 nights ago Solid95Z and I installed the new Walbro pump, the racetronix harness, and reinstalled the gas tank.
Last night Greg and I threw the Strange 12 bolt in.
Now I'm just waiting on my Wolfe Racecraft rear swaybar and another dyno session.