dbreese Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 This past Sat I made it down to a cruise-in at the Whataburger in Tallahassee,FL It is about a 70 mile round trip from house. The ambient air temp was 99 deg and the heat index was around 105 deg. 4 lane highway for about 25 miles the last 10 is stop and go traffic. Ran the car between 65-70 mph and the temp held steady at 180-185 deg for the first 25. Oil pressure was 60 psi at cruise. Once I got into stop and go traffic the temp never climbed abouve 190. The car ran great. Total fuel burned on the trip was just over a 1/4 tank. Once at the cruise-in I had several people question me about the engine. Air lid decal reads " Turbofire 350 270 hp". I told them it was just a mild s/b with an RV cam and a Holley 4 bbl that runs on pump gas. You could kind see the doubt in the eyes of some of the regulars that know the car and the fact that it had been down for over a year and half. We all had a good laugh about it. Now I just need to get it to the track. My time is really getting short. Drag Week is about 41 days away and I still have know idea what this thing will run. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monte7071 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 I can see it now RV cam oh sure it is eyes rolling. Good to hear it ran cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 LS5 Posted August 1, 2011 Share Posted August 1, 2011 But now for the all-important question - did you get on it? if so, how did it feel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 if I'm gonna buy the RV cam thing you gotta tell me how much it can tow.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 But now for the all-important question - did you get on it? if so, how did it feel? Made some 1-2 shift spooling it up pretty hard ( stretch of road in the middle of nowhere, plantation land) No traction and I was short shifting cause my brain is trained to shift when the light comes on. Currently set at 5800. This was set for my old engine which by the time I saw the light and shifted the rpm was around 6000-6100. The new engine is just getting really happy at 5800. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 if I'm gonna buy the RV cam thing you gotta tell me how much it can tow.... Won't tow much but should haul the mail pretty good. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TommyP Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Great to hear that your making progress. The suspense about your ET's is killing me though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72 LS5 Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 haul the "male", eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Can't wait to see some time slips. How is that Tru Trac working? Does it engage and disengage as smooth as they claim? In your loss of traction is there two even tire marks? I still haven't ordered my rear yet but was very curious as to how yours is working for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted August 2, 2011 Author Share Posted August 2, 2011 Can't wait to see some time slips. How is that Tru Trac working? Does it engage and disengage as smooth as they claim? In your loss of traction is there two even tire marks? I still haven't ordered my rear yet but was very curious as to how yours is working for you. The Tru-Trac is awesome. No popping or banging when making turns and very predictable when driving in the rain. When you put the spurs to it it will leave two nice black marks. I expect that at the track it will work just fine. If you can swing it go with the 33 spline axle upgrade with Ford ends. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AL M Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Awesome...cant wait to see what u run! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72MC Posted August 2, 2011 Share Posted August 2, 2011 Awesome news David. Looking forward to some track reports. - Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heckeng Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 Good do hear Dave. I didn't realize you also added a Trutrac, that is very interesting. I've been drooling over them for a while but just can't justify it since my eaton is still doing well. I have read great results about them from some high hp cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Great to hear everything is going good with the Monte. Can't wait to hear the results at the track. Looking forward to following drag week. If you don't mind me asking what RPM are you turning at 65-70 mph? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted August 5, 2011 Author Share Posted August 5, 2011 Great to hear everything is going good with the Monte. Can't wait to hear the results at the track. Looking forward to following drag week. If you don't mind me asking what RPM are you turning at 65-70 mph? Thanks. Hey Steve, 70 mph the car is right at 3400 rpm. Mechanical music!! David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Nice! Thanks for the info Dave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
680HPStroker Posted August 5, 2011 Share Posted August 5, 2011 Your RPM at 70MPH sounds all to familiar. It's a love/hate thing for me with those numbers. One day a Gear Vendor's unit will make it all love. To much invested in the Turbo 400 to ever go back to a 4 speed overdrive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted August 6, 2011 Author Share Posted August 6, 2011 Yep Greg I would love to have a GV behind my transmission. GV is the major sponsor of Drag Week and each class winner gets a 1500.00 gift certificate towards the purchase of one of their units. I could only get be so lucky!!! The engine just noodles along at that rpm without strain. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monteman1971 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Sounds great.... So when do you think you'll get to the track? Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbreese Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Sounds great.... So when do you think you'll get to the track? Steve The weather down here is real iffy this time of year. A lot of pop up t-storms. Every time I try to go it is work or weather that gets in the way. I need to get to the track soon cause Drag Week is just around the corner. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montemedic Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Get er done Dave !!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Can't wait to hear what it turns. Its nice to have a beast you can run on 93 and drive anywhere. Hadn't ran mine since Nov. of 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72MC Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Here, let me put a little pressure on you David to get those times posted . I'll just tell everyone they were great times,... even with bad air. Good job David, very consistant. Looks like you are ready for drag weeks. - Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Dave it sounds like you know what he ran. If he doesn't post by tomorrow morning you have to spill the beans...we gotta know now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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