Pro-Touring fun and my 1st dyno runs

[DeltaT]

Well, it was an exciting day this last Saturday. First we that little Pro-Touring get together at Speed Merchant in San Jose, and I got to take the car out for the 1st time in like 5 weeks. I met my friend Curt (69 Firebird, 355, Procharger) there - but he hung out only for a little while and told me he was going to a Dyno Day at Apex Motorsports in Santa Clara, for a special 3-pulls-for-$55 group day on their above-ground DynoJet Chassis Dyno. After meeting a bunch of cool folks at Speed Merchant and seeing their wheels, I decided to explore the dyno day.

Current underhood shot:
http://home.mindspring.com/~jim_fisk...p_121105_1.jpg


I switched to the truck for a while and went over and checked out what was happening. There was a lot of cars around and maybe 40 people. I tried to get on the dyno list but the operator said the list was full. Curt's 69 Firebird was last on the dyno list, but I didn't see him around. I called him and he said it was a 2-hour wait and he couldn't hang, and gave me his spot. I went back home and snagged the 4DR again and hurried back. I got to hang out talking and meeting new people until 7:04PM to make my first run. I tried one in 2nd, unlocked converter. One in 3rd, unlocked. Last one in third, locking at approx. 45mph.


THE RESULTS:

501rwhp at 5800
470ft/lb at 5250


I hope to post a video of the 3rd run soon.

I was pretty happy with the numbers considering that the Vortech V-2 S-trim is too small and I can get an effective max of 7.2# of boost from it, after the FMIC and throttle. That's on a healthy breathing 383 with a small solid roller (230/236, net lift .575/.584, 112LSA), good heads (ported E-Tec 200's), 9.6:1CR, LT's, true 3" duals. All controlled by a Holley 950 Commander Pro w/wideband. I'm wondering how the HP would have held up if I set the tranny shift point higher - the line was pretty flat until the shift.



Definitely a day to remember!

Thanks to George at Apex for showing me what to do.

Jim

My Site: http://home.mindspring.com/~jim_fisk/id1.html

[Ralph LoGrasso]

Awesome numbers, Jim. Sounds like a great day.

[gEtyOpAPiOn]

hey Jim, it was nice talking to you at speed merchant good numbers too hopefully we get that run one day ,I took 280 on my way home and lots of chps haha

[CRCRFT78]

Impressive numbers. I would love to see the 4dr in person. I guess I'll just have to make the next get together.

[DeltaT]

Rick, nice meeting you as well. Let's make plans for that run soon!

Crcrft78 - it was a nice group - would have been great to meet you as well...

Jim

[gEtyOpAPiOn]

Yeah No Problem Jim ...im Just Gonna Be Away For The Weekend But Will Be Back!! Haha I Want To See That Baby Move