NickF1011 Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 So, I felt kind of bad not doing much of this upgrade myself. So as my contribution, I polished the upper intake plenum. The new engine should be getting dropped in soon and hopefully everything will be wrapped up in a few more weeks. Here's the intake after polishing: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildosvt Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 So, I felt kind of bad not doing much of this upgrade myself. So as my contribution, I polished the upper intake plenum. The new engine should be getting dropped in soon and hopefully everything will be wrapped up in a few more weeks. Here's the intake after polishing: I bet you polished your knob after that fine job. :shades: Looks fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theDuff Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 Are you upgrading the gearbox too, or are your sticking with the T45? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 Are you upgrading the gearbox too, or are your sticking with the T45? Didn't quite have the funds to go through a gearbox swap also, so for now the T-45 stays. Personally, I'm not expecting it to live very long behind the new engine, but we'll see. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theDuff Posted February 28, 2010 Share Posted February 28, 2010 I would have done the mods in the same order as you. Axle, suspension, then engine. After the engine I would probably just wait till the tranny breaks. Then brag to all the brand x guys how long the tranny did last. "I got two whole summers with my T45 handling over 500 horse! ... Then it finally exploded." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted February 28, 2010 Author Share Posted February 28, 2010 I would have done the mods in the same order as you. Axle, suspension, then engine. After the engine I would probably just wait till the tranny breaks. Then brag to all the brand x guys how long the tranny did last. "I got two whole summers with my T45 handling over 500 horse! ... Then it finally exploded." Hahaha nice. I think the last big expense I have for it after this will be some new seats. Still have the stock ones and they are pretty awful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White99GT Posted March 1, 2010 Share Posted March 1, 2010 (edited) I'm VERY intereted in hearing how we're getting 360 at the wheels on a non FI 2 valve 4.6. Thats probably a FULL 140hp beyond stock and without forced induction, I need to hear how that's happening. It's not, as I don't have a 2-valve. :D Stock 2Vs are lucky to make 230 rwhp... This the last dyno pull I made, it's a touch out of date. B) Edited March 1, 2010 by White99GT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted March 1, 2010 Author Share Posted March 1, 2010 So, I dropped the intake off today and was told they expect the car to be ready for dyno tuning in about 2 weeks. :hyper: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 They are hoping to have the car ready for dyno tuning this weekend. :banvictory: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atvman Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 They are hoping to have the car ready for dyno tuning this weekend. :banvictory: I'm really interested in seeing the results. You should post the power curves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 I'm really interested in seeing the results. You should post the power curves. I'll definitely scan the dyno printouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 It's baaaaAAAAaaaaack! Holy shit is it mean!!! 461 RWHP and 415 ft-lb torque on 10.5 lbs of boost. It's a freaking handful now! Just need to wait for the weather to get nice to take it out and really get used to it. The combination of all the additional power, the aluminum flywheel, and the new clutch, it's almost like learning stick all over again. A few hair-raising launches on the way back from the shop. Engine bay really needs some detailing, but here's some preliminary pics: Questions anyone? :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Questions anyone? :shades: Can I have it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted March 29, 2010 Author Share Posted March 29, 2010 Can I have it? No. Next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 No. Next? very nice Nick...but I havent slept since Richard stated he does IT for a living...man, the teenage boys that DIE for that........461at the wheels...AWESOME.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomServo92 Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 No. Next? Why not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Versa-Tech Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Oooooooooo... That's one beautiful engine bay Nick. I can't wait to see some video (hint hint). Congrats :happy feet: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron W. Posted March 29, 2010 Share Posted March 29, 2010 Brought you a gift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 You know, Nick, I'm only a half hour away from you... :shades: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pioneer Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Questions anyone? What was the total price tag? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Congrats on the Cobra-haul, Nick Cobra-geddon?? Cobra-palooza?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atvman Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Did you have it dyno'd before the work was done? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMSA-XJR9 Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Very nice!! Congratulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickF1011 Posted March 30, 2010 Author Share Posted March 30, 2010 Brought you a gift. I actually have this one in my garage: You know, Nick, I'm only a half hour away from you... :shades: Oh yeah? Whereabouts? What was the total price tag? Oh geez, you don't even wanna know. North of $10K. :lol: Did you have it dyno'd before the work was done? Unfortunately, no. It was knocking pretty bad when I limped it in. Probably would have grenaded itself on the dyno. I'm guessing it was putting down about 270 at the wheels prior to the mods though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papilgee4evaeva Posted March 30, 2010 Share Posted March 30, 2010 Oh yeah? Whereabouts? Randallstown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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