Projects & Vehicles
Video: Hardcore Horsepower Project ‘55 Chassis Dyno Test
1955 Chevy
Engine: 406ci Blown small-block Chevy
Peak RWHP: 519 @ 6,200
Peak RWTQ: 483 @ 4,600
Estimated Engine HP: 615-625*
Estimated Engine TQ: 575-585*
Boost: 9psi
Fuel: 93-octane unleaded pump gas
*Assumes approximate 17% powertrain losses. Dyno charts on file.
Work performed:
-Built installed and dyno-tuned a custom 406ci blown small-block
-Installed “Unisteer” power rack & pinon steering
-Installed Art Morrison Enterprises custom rear coil-over suspension
-Installed new Weldon 1,00hp fuel system
-Rewired entire vehicle
-Replumbed entire brake system with custom-bent stainless steel tubing
-Fabricated complete, custom 3″ stainless steel exhaust system
-Generally cleaned up and repaired most of vehicle
-Chassis dyno-tested vehicle
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1968 Pontiac Firebird convertible
Engine: 383ci small-block Chevy
Trans: GM 700R4
Work performed:
-Rebuilt, modified, and tuned Holley 705cfm vacuum secondary carb.
-Resealed trunk and door weatherstrip to fix leaks
-Replaced numerous rusty steel fasteners with stainless fasteners
-Fixed fuel leak at tank.
-Misc electrical repairs.
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1994 Corvette
Engine: 383ci LT-4 small-block Chevy
Peak RWHP: 427 @ 5,800 rpm
Peak RWTQ: 464 @ 3,800 rpm
Est. Engine HP: 515-525*
Est. Engine TQ: 555-560*
*Assumes approx. 17% powertrain losses
Work performed:
-Installed Exotic Muscle 1-3/4″ full-length headers and hi-flow twin cat system.
-Gained 22RWHP (approx. 27.5* FWHP) with new exhaust.
-Repaired Accel Super Ram EFI intake manifold.
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1932 Ford
Featured in: Street Rod Builder Mag - Nov 2008
Engine: 5.7L Hemi
Fuel Injection: Momar 8-stack EFI
ECU: Big Stuff III
Trans: GM 4L60E automatic
Work performed:
-Designed and installed custom EFI system and custom wiring harness that controls both EFI and transmission
-Assisted in design and installation of custom single-spark-plug/single-coil-per-cylinder computer-controlled ignition system
-Fabricated and installed custom crank trigger wheel and timing pointer
-Degreed cam
-Tuned for best power and drivability
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1971 Camaro
Featured in: Super Chevy Mag - Feb 2006 (car feature), Jan 2004 (engine feature), and Aug 2003 (cover photo)
Link:
http://www.superchevy.com/features/camaro/sucp_0602_1971_camaro_z_zilla/index.html
Engine: 355ci small-block Chevy
Peak RWHP: 326 @ 5600*
Peak RWTQ: 398 @ 4300*
Peak Engine HP: 422 @ 5600
Peak Engine TQ: 452 @ 4300
*21% actual powertrain losses. Dyno charts on file.
Work performed:
-Built custom 355ci Small-Block Chevy V8
-Installed engine
-Installed custom cooling system including 1-pc trans/engine oil cooler
-Dyno tested engine
-Chassis dyno-tested vehicle
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1985 Buick Regal GN turbo V6
Engine: 3.8L V6
Work performed:
-Rebuilt/blueprinted OE engine.
-Modified oiling system for more flow and pressure.
-Installed 29,000 btu oil cooler with -10AN braided stainless lines.
-Welded, repaired, and resurfaced factory exhaust manifolds.
-Repaired underhood wiring.
-Repaired leaking exhaust cat-back system.
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1990 Nissan 300ZX twin turbo
Work performed:
-Rebuilt OE engine to stock specs.
-Installed remanufactured turbos.
-Installed new Z1 stainless turbo down pipes and HKS stainless exhaust system.
-Installed new clutch.
-Installed upgraded single intercooler.
-Repaired malfunctioning power steering system.
-Performed boost-leak test to confirm sealed system.
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1993 SVT Cobra Mustang
Engine: 4.6L Mod Ford supercharged
Work performed:
-Installed Centerforce clutch, disc, throwout bearing, and Fidanza steel flywheel.
-Replaced damaged clutch release lever
-Repaired (welded and remachined) cracked T-56 trans’s steel throwout bearing sleeve.
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1990 Chevy SS454
Engine: 454 big-block Chevy EFI
Work performed:
-Installed Edelbrock Pro-Flow Multi-Port EFI system
-Tuned for best power, economy, and drivability
-Passed TN emissions testing program
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1963 Chevy II
Engine: 355ci small-block Chevy
Work performed:
-Installed 12″ Wilwood front disc brake system
-Installed KRC racing power steering pump and remote resivoir
-Fabricated offset steel leaf spring brackets
-Installed Global West 1-inch drop, multi-leaf springs
-Fabricated steel alternator relocation brackets
-Installed 1/2″-20 rear wheel studs
-Installed Autolite racing plugs
-Power-bled complete brake system
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1991 Jaguar XJ-S small-block Chevy V8 swap (in progress)
Engine: 355ci small-block Chevy
Work performed:
-Installed remanufactured 355cid small-block Chevy
-Installed GM 700R4 automatic transmission
-Project is ongoing….
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Carb Choices
Magazine story: Super Rod Mag. September 2007
Subject: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Right Carb
Technology covered:
-Choosing the right carb for your engine
-525, 625, and 750cfm carbs dyno tested on a 355cid street engine
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