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Guys, unfortunately Craig just barely broke over the 267hp limit in his post TWS dyno. This means he'll have to be yanked from the official results, his sessions will be declared fun runs. This is particularly important for Toyo bucks, as Craig was in the top 5 in both R1 and R3. I've asked NASA to correct the official results.
That sux!!!
Well, crap. Hate to see that happen.
Wow sorry Craig :(
Pretty bummed but really enjoyed the track engine swap (actually did) so it was worth it.
I'm glad I could help a bit... Maybe you need to get this one "tuned", write down what the timing/jets were and then swap it for the next "spare" and then get the new engine tuned. That way, you know what this motor needs to make the proper numbers. I know you were concerned and even pulled out some timing from where you old motor was... just sucks that it wasn't enough.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trublu
Did someone file a protest and force him to dyno? I've always had the thought in the back of my head, like what if I get randomly called out and dyno 1hp more than what I cert'd at. 1hp sure as hell didn't affect the race results. I'm usually about 20# over because of that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Al Fernandez
Yeah being over on weight when my hood was sealed in 2014 saved my ass.Quote:
Originally Posted by Supercharged111
Sorry to hear that Craig. Glad to hear they are "droppable".
Sorry to hear about that for Craig even though I believe him that he enjoyed the motor swap-did you have a shortblock with you or have to go get the shortblock? Really appreciate his honesty which I think is great to see in this series.
Well said!Quote:
Originally Posted by BryanL
Craig, Next recipient of "Gentlemen of the year award"
Pip and her dad bought it out in the suberbanQuote:
Originally Posted by BryanL
"Hallett" type sequence of events. APPARENTLY... in a ford motor all the pistons are supposed to have the valve reliefs horizontal... and move up and down. Not sure why he couldn't compete on 7, it IS a carb motor but whatever.Quote:
Originally Posted by Supercharged111
So ARC sends the other carbed mustang out of the country. Craig's wife, on her birthday weekend, goes to John's shop with her dad, to get let into the shop, to dig out the loaner short block. Meanwhile, Rock is breaking clutch cover bolts and drilling them out while a handful of Chevy guys give directions on how to pull a motor out the top. Short block arrives, ford guys drill and wrench, Chevy guys loan tools, parts, and brains. Bingo, bango... motor back in the 65 letting the RTV cure up overnight. Fired up and timing set Saturday morning in time for qual. Hood sealed and sent to dyno after Sunday rain race.
And here we are...
My understanding is all it took was a tube of glue and he was ready to go.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fbody383
Ahh, I thought it was the blue Mustang that blew up again. That's a bummer.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fbody383
That happened tooQuote:
Originally Posted by Supercharged111
Too bad you guys can't just LS swap your cars.Quote:
Originally Posted by mach1
We tried that in AI back in the '06 range and was quickly snipped out of the rules...Quote:
Originally Posted by Supercharged111
what for? I'd love to put an LS in the mustang.Quote:
Originally Posted by marshall_mosty
Yea, that was a dumb rule change. Horsepower is horsepower. Who cares what brand it came from? If you build a durable pushrod 5.0 to AI power levels, pretty much only the architecture comes from Ford. I'd have an LS in my car if the rules allowed.Quote:
Originally Posted by mach1
Richard P.
I would love an LS in my car. Wait...........Quote:
Originally Posted by mach1
Now to get a real driver ;)
A tube of glue...the most underappreciated item in your garage/trailer
I had the glue, forgot the crankshaft :'(Quote:
Originally Posted by Al Fernandez