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Ford Racing 10:1 Aluminator has arrived
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awesome bro! I cant wait to get my swap done so I can enjoy the corn fuel.
Beautiful build! I'm glad you decided to go with the higher compression. I'm a big advocate of high compression. It's the one "constant" in your motor that can never be changed. Lower compression is not an effective way of managing detonation. The other variables in the tune are.
I have a 10.3:1 longblock with 12LBS of boost from a procharger and it makes 40 more HP than my low compression long block at 1000 RPM's lower in the range.. with less boost.
My motor isn't even forged, and I'm not running E-85.. but the high compression and the centri are a good combination, in my opinion. It has better mileage, better throttle response, and more power before the boost kicks in.
Homer
I have a 10.3:1 longblock with 12LBS of boost from a procharger and it makes 40 more HP than my low compression long block at 1000 RPM's lower in the range.. with less boost.
My motor isn't even forged, and I'm not running E-85.. but the high compression and the centri are a good combination, in my opinion. It has better mileage, better throttle response, and more power before the boost kicks in.
Homer
High compression makes one hell of a street car.
The car does pull well for 15 psi! :thumbsup:
Can't wait to see when it's turned up!
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Can't wait to see when it's turned up!
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Thx Chris :beer:
Easy there big fella.....patience is a virtue! I'll dyno this 15 psi tune sometime in October :rockon:
As I said yesterday....GITTERDUN!!! I sure hope your trains move faster than you do :bash:
good input Homer. I can already tell the benefits of the higher compression....this car really moves out for only 15 psi.... can only imagine what 20 psi will feel like.
The car does pull well for 15 psi! :thumbsup:
Can't wait to see when it's turned up!
It does feel pretty good! I cant wait either bro!
If you only knew Erik.
so just an update, car has 450 miles on it, all is running well at my little 15psi level to date. At 500 miles I am switching her over to German Castrol 0w30 synthetic, broke it in on motorcraft 5w30 syn blend.
So i ditched the coolant overflow tank, and converted the washer fluid reservoir to be my overflow tank, cleaned up the engine bay a bit. Also built an aluminum radiator cover, had it powdercoated black, so it looks mcuh cleaner with overflow tank relocated. Installed strut tower brace as well, had to make 1/8" inch shims (under brace and strut towers)to clear the blower since the lighter weight aluminator does not compress the motor mounts as much.
So i ditched the coolant overflow tank, and converted the washer fluid reservoir to be my overflow tank, cleaned up the engine bay a bit. Also built an aluminum radiator cover, had it powdercoated black, so it looks mcuh cleaner with overflow tank relocated. Installed strut tower brace as well, had to make 1/8" inch shims (under brace and strut towers)to clear the blower since the lighter weight aluminator does not compress the motor mounts as much.
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Looks good bud! Got my 80's installed and gonna run the wire upgrade for the bap so I'm ready for it when it shows up monday/tuesday. Got some ngk br7ef's on the way.
Awesome B! Let me know when you get the RR 2.6 pulley I shipped you yesterday, I imagine you would have it today / tomorrow.
Didnt show up in the mail today. should be here tomorrow along with my plugs. I'll drop you a rating back when I get home. Time to get back to work. I'll actually have her started and running again here in about an hour. just cant go enjoy any throttle until a retune.
oh yeah!
Couple of pics from earlier today.
brandon....send me that pulley back ;p looks great! and Kev thx again for those sexy engine pics.....
Awesome pics and build. I just finished my break in on mine to... was getting final dyno pull this morning by my tuner when one of the pumps seemed to let go at 4000rpm. I am at about 14 to 15 psi as well, and now have to wait for the new pumps. But she did well up to 4000 when he shut it down. 512rwhp and 528tq @4k. I used to hit 18 psi with the old set up, now I am down about 3 psi, but already building more power at 4000 rpm. Liking the new Aluminator. I ordered the 8.5:1 comp...but from what I can tell, there isn't much difference with a good tune. Mind you I am no mechanic...lol
Looking forward to some final numbers on your car man.... Looks great.
Looking forward to some final numbers on your car man.... Looks great.
Great pics...totally immaculate. Congrats on completing the build and first few miles. Here's to many more!! :beer:
Absolutely Beautiful !!!!
Makes my baby look like a troll !
Makes my baby look like a troll !
badass project, i absolutely love the redfire... as i commented in Kevins C&C thread... good luck with getting those big numbers!
thanks for the good words bro! i will be calling HPP tomorrow and see if i can get on there dyno on Tuesday. im chompin at the bit to dyno this 15 psi tune.....it feels strong and am ready to se what she lays now.
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