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The goal with this engine is to exceed 1200hp.

The engine is based off of the Lima 2.3 that started use in the Pintos. Most everything is aftermarket now though using HD block and XT head from Esslinger Engineering. Still stock stroke billet crank with billet BME rods and pistons. Big Stuff 3 engine management with nice air/water intercooler...

Thanks everyone, ready to get this little 4 cylinder powered car to the track and get up on some power!

Chassis has been done for a while, finally getting paint done. Have some graphics to go but this is the base paint so far.

I have been working hard on #TexasGrunt and will have to chassis completed very soon. Check out the pics for the 4 cylinder beast.....

Haven't had a lot of time to work on #TexasGrunt the past 2 months but did get the new rear wheels in.

Working on the new tune, this is the 10th test/tune pass on the new combo. Car got out of shape at 1000', pulled the chute to keep the car straight and safe. This thing is going to fly once I start pouring to coals to it! https://youtu.be/ThFQro44F44

Been working on the tune with the new setup, this is the 8th partial test pass I have made with the car. Working on with about 35second of testing datalogs. The tune is looking good so now to add boost a bit at a time which I should be doing this coming weekend. Almost ran a new best sixty...

Working on the tune and power delivery. Car wasn't wanting to make boost and I found my co2 reference line kinked. Fixed it and next test pass it blew a charge pipe loose inside the car. Pretty loud in there. lol Here is a couple vids of testing. I have to get it on a dyno to finish the tune...

Worked on the tune a bit. Idle set at 1200 so it's a little smoother and adjusted to fuel map in the idle to around 5k rpm with in the no load range. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ItYxcdkUIjo Finished my charge tubes. installed a Lokar through the floor billet gas pedal setup just a...

Been working on this thing for a while now. Finally got the first start up today of the new combo. Getting exited. Still have plenty more work to get the car ready but this was a good step! kgS30JfiEJo dV1W7NSinZs

Got to finish a couple things in the engine bay but should have final mock up finished tomorrow and maybe get it fired up. Been a while since she was breathing.

some of the latest pics

Working on my intake for my little monster. I will have the longblock together this weekend!! Just a little 140 ci Mustang now running on Methanol.

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2012 Stangman93 comp - YouTube Made some great progress in 2012 with some major changes in the works for 2013. Looking to make over 1200hp with the new setup!

I was hoping to run some eights this day but the track was moving SLOW. This pass was a shakedown pass after the alternator install and front suspension limiters. I installed the limiters to keep the front end down at the big end of the track, that worked great but made the first 100' wacky as...

I have been creeping up on the power on the Stang and will be trying to run my first 8 second 1/4 mile pass in 1.5 weeks! :banana: I will be ready to get it done! oxVXNrvyZ-w

New best 60ft of 1.34 which resulted in the car finally lifting the tires a bit on launch. Not bad for 140 cubic inches. :banana:

I have been thinking about this for a while. This has been some fun paint on the car. I have though about repainting it, go darker with it. This is how it looks now..... What do ya'll think? Repaint, solid color? themed? Flat black with big skull on hood? all ideas welcome. :beer:

Had a great night Saturday night! Ran new best 60ft of 1.39 and new best et even shutting down early!! Stangman93 at SAR, 9.58 shutting it down early! - YouTube :beer:

Chromoly, non-adjustable, $75

Brenspeed Detroit Rocker cams, about 10k miles, excellent shape $SOLD Upr cold air intake, polished, requires tune $75

Pypes Mid-muffler catback $ SOLD In great shape, sounded well on my 09 GT. A bit dusty though. SOLD

Watch and enjoy! :banana: The ride was fine!!!!! 2.3 IN THE NINES - YouTube :beer: