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Here are two sources for EBC Brakes: EBC Brakes Homepage www.tdotperformance.ca Good luck! Stu. |
It runs!
Received a short video from Fitzgerald Brothers, the engine is on the engine stand and running. Plan remains that Darryl will dyno tune it Saturday afternoon and I will go there Sunday morning, we will do a couple of pulls and then load the engine in my truck for the ride home. I am going to see if i can attach the short video.
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Cheers, Glen |
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Good Lord Jim, she sounds healthy! Just remember Slow in, Fast out (no understeer) , and with the new Webers sucking (The sound of them doing their job, is heaven) to make HP, now the tires will be a factor (Oversteer). There is nothing more fun then driving with the throttle!!! Oh what fun you'll have, my friend, Cheers Tom.
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What is most disheartening is the lack of culpability. We all make mistakes or misjudgments, honor is in accepting responsibility and making amends. I will say that just in case there was some differential oil making its way to the catch can, I had the inlet from the differential inserted into the bottom of the catch can so that fluid could return to the diff once pressure lessened. Jim |
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Point well taken. Jim |
Dyno runs!!
Spent the day driving 6 hours each way to pick up the 289 FIA engine from Darryl Fitzgerald and witness a couple fo dyno runs. Darryl had called me yesterday to let me know that they had been tuning the engine on the dyno and that the results were pretty good. He said that the previous engine was more than likely operating in about the 350 hp range based upon the build. He said that they were getting 370 HP and 330 ft lbs of torque on my engine with the Webers, which he thought was pretty good considering it has iron heads, a stock crank and stock stroke. I was hoping for a little more, but that is better than it was. So I told myself that it was making consistent HP as compared to the cobras racing back in the 60's and went to go get my engine.
Darryl and I went over to where the dyno shop was and we got ready for the first pull. The dyno operator ran the engine up to 3500 rpms and then shut it down. He said that the engine was not making power. We became a little concerned and removed the valve covers to check the valve lash. all was in order, there did not seem to be any leaks. They then tested the throttle lever on the dyno and it was barely moving the throttle. The throttle lever for the dyno had come loose. it was tightened and the next run went smoothly. Everyone was happy, and I looked over at the dyno and noticed that with the full use of the Webers the engine produced 362 ftlbs of torque and 424 HP.:eek::3DSMILE: We did a second run and got the same results. A nice flat torque curve from 4500-6500 rpms. I am a happy camper! It will be fun getting used to all that power. Love those Webers. Here are links to the last to pulls on the dyno, crank up the volume and enjoy. The video was taken from outside the dyno room, so it is a little blurred by the plexiglass. I took a picture of the dyno sheet. http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...=18259&thumb=1 Https://youtu.be/Wgm3LMrQvPM Https://youtu.be/rHo7ARK3_Xw Jim |
Engine finally installed!
Let me tell you balancing building a new house and putting back together a race car at the same time, while keeping my family happy has been hectic. :eek: The house is processing, the wife and kids are happy (or at least not complaining too loudly and often) and the engine and transmission are re-installed. Did not have much help and had to fit things in when the time was right for me. Installed the engine by myself, took a little longer than what it would have with help. A bit of a pain being underneath the car on jack stands and maneuvering the engine so that the motor mounts lined up, but got it all done in a couple of hours. Had my brother in-law help me with the transmission. He helped hold the tail while I laid on my back underneath the car and bench pressed that top loader way more times than I would have liked before it finally lined up and went in. Just turned 60 and ws pretty proud of myself for being able to do that.
Getting everything back together now. Will be working on the interior today and performing some maintenance. First race is only a few weeks away. http://www.clubcobra.com/forums/pict...=18356&thumb=1 |
Looking sweet, also looking forward to your feedback and opinion on the Weber induction.
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Good luck with the first race :) Cheers, Glen |
A big Gold Star for you Jim, it always seems like friends go missing when its time for some heavy lifting. I'v been removing and installing a C5 Z06 Trans/Torque Tube/Rear sub frame with axels/brakes/suspension two to three times a year on my T-1 car. Surprisingly how handy a skateboard is... Last year I have now found it easer to peace meal them in. its still good exercise keeping the arms/shoulders in shape. Are you registered for any races this season?
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Yes, they do disappear when the real work comes out. Lucily my son and his friend were around yesterday morning to hold the hood up for me while I re-attached i. NO way that you can do that job by yourself. I will be leaving in a couple of weeks for Mid Ohio, and then will be doing the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix and SAAC event in early July. The final race right now will be at Watkins Glen in September for the US Vintage Grand Prix. Jim |
Mid Ohio Vintage Grand Prix video
Well, back home after a long trip to Mid Ohio. Met some new friends and had a great time, but am exhausted. First time out this year, so a little rusty, but made steady gains on each session. The new engine ran great, need to make a couple of minor changes to the jetting as I was running more towards the lean side. The plugs weren't white, but they were not tan either and the engine seemed to run hotter than normal. Upping the jetting to the next size larger jets.
I have attached one video and I need to take a look at the brakes and rotors, seemed to be a little bit of squeaking there when I was hitting the brakes. Did not notice it when driving, but there was no way I would have heard that over the sound of the engine. For the first time I had to manage the throttle a little. Several times while going through thunder valley I would accelerate hard in second gear and break the rear end loose. Adjusted my tire pressures thanks to the advice of a fellow racer and immediately dropped my time by 2 seconds in the next session. Started the weekend doing 1:53 laps and finished with a 1:47. Still plenty of room to grow and on later races did keep my right hand on the steering wheel and not resting on the shifter as much as in this video of one of the time trials. Video link: https://youtu.be/9Rh5eRmYByU Enjoy. A special thanks to Blas Castagli and Ross Henry who stoped by on Sunday and helped me with the car getting ready for my last run. Saw some fellow cobra owners at the track on Wednesday and again on Friday. Jim |
Any update on the coolant issue?
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Did not boil out as much water the last race. I think that it was due to the higher pressure radiator cap. I am thinking that the increased temp for the coolant was secondary to the engine running on the lean side, and we finally got all of the air bled out of the system. I am going to put in the next size larger jets and then test that theory at home. I have a couple of weeks until Pitt race. Also am going to see what I can do about getting better ducting to the brake rotors as there were times when the brakes would fade some and then I would have to start braking early. A course like Mid Ohio is tougher on brakes as you are hitting the brakes almost every 20 seconds with the only long pause on the back straight. Speaking of the back straight, it seemed to get shorter with the new engine. Jim |
I would still run a pressure test on the cooling system. You can probably get a loaner tool from Autozone. Also consider a catch-can setup that returns fluid.
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