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brenx · 08-12-2005, 08:40 PM

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Originally Posted by nugget378

But you claim he dosent have the power he has from his et & mph, what do you base that off if not the moroso, I myself think he is pretty close to the mark coz ive biult a similar engine dynoed it and now raced it

I tend to agree. The morosso slide say's it'll go 10.6 but we all know what has to be done to get there.

nugget378 · 08-12-2005, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by brenx

I tend to agree. The morosso slide say's it'll go 10.6 but we all know what has to be done to get there.

Not to mention 128mph, Ill be happy if I get 125-126 which I think is achievable once I get the clutch dramas sorted and slicks maybe

brenx · 08-12-2005, 08:55 PM

I'm doing a few things in the next few months to try and get the mph up. Just have to wait for some $ first. Extractors will be changed and I'll be sucking air from outside not under the bonnet. Mines already seen a 123mph pass. I'd like to see a few more mph for my money though.

08-12-2005, 09:02 PM

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Originally Posted by nugget378

But you claim he dosent have the power he has from his et & mph, what do you base that off if not the moroso, I myself think he is pretty close to the mark coz ive biult a similar engine dynoed it and now raced it

I base it off my car, I have 458hp & 410ftlbs of torque.In my XT Falcon (1630kgs with driver) I have run a best of 11.38 @ 116.96 mph.I run MT street radials 235/60/15, C4, 4k stall, 3.89 gears, full exhaust.I have friends that run anywhere from 10.8-11.5 in street cars & would fall over dead if any of them had more than 550hp.

nugget378 · 08-12-2005, 09:11 PM

Is that like a tray under the carb with foam sealing round the scoop, if so its been reccomended to me also, i also did 2 passes at 123.5, my engine builder reckons there might be 1 or 2 more in it just in the weather (it was stinkin hot), well im hoping anyway

brenx · 08-12-2005, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by balinor

I base it off my car, I have 458hp & 410ftlbs of torque.In my XT Falcon (1630kgs with driver) I have run a best of 11.38 @ 116.96 mph.I run MT street radials 235/60/15, C4, 4k stall, 3.89 gears, full exhaust.I have friends that run anywhere from 10.8-11.5 in street cars & would fall over dead if any of them had more than 550hp.

From what I've been told you actually have 515hp and 400 and something ftlbs of torque.

brenx · 08-12-2005, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by nugget378

Is that like a tray under the carb with foam sealing round the scoop, if so its been reccomended to me also, i also did 2 passes at 123.5, my engine builder reckons there might be 1 or 2 more in it just in the weather (it was stinkin hot), well im hoping anyway

Yes, thats is. I'm making one from aluminium and using some thick fire retardant foam to seal it against the bonnet.

08-12-2005, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by brenx

From what I've been told you actually have 515hp and 400 and something ftlbs of torque.

Dude I wish I had 515hp. I do have 400 & something ftlbs, I have 410.

08-12-2005, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by brenx

Yes, thats is. I'm making one from aluminium and using some thick fire retardant foam to seal it against the bonnet.

I am looking to get some cold air into my heap of shyte also.I either get another bonnet & run a scoop, or I will rig up some sort of ram air arrangement.

brenx · 08-12-2005, 09:29 PM

With the cam and heads you run it should be a 500hp engine. Smaller cams in 351's with alloy heads have made 550hp and 460ftlbs.

I know of a few 347's in the 500's. Don't know why yours isn't making power?

08-12-2005, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by brenx

With the cam and heads you run it should be a 500hp engine. Smaller cams in 351's with alloy heads have made 550hp and 460ftlbs.

I know of a few 347's in the 500's. Don't know why yours isn't making power?

Funny thing is all these engines allegedly making more power are generally slower.The 351's you mention are clevo's? If so the CHI & AFD heads are miles better heads than my Victor Jnr's.Keep in mind a genuine 550hp & 460ftlbs will see any model Falcon run a high 10. This is where you & I differ, you are hung up on dyno figures, I prefer timeslips.

brenx · 08-12-2005, 09:45 PM

The only 10sec Falcon's I've seen usually have n2o. Very few are run natural.

**Falcon Coupe** · 08-12-2005, 09:50 PM

Balinor, do any of your club buddies run 10's in xa, xb or xc ? if so, what power do they make to do it ?

brenx · 08-12-2005, 10:00 PM

Balinor have a look here -> http://www.fordmuscle.com plenty of 347's making better hp than yourself with the same heads you have and less cam. Check out the forums and the dyno section. Most have 1/4 mile times to go with their charts.

08-12-2005, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by brenx

Balinor have a look here -> http://www.fordmuscle.com plenty of 347's making better hp than yourself with the same heads you have and less cam. Check out the forums and the dyno section. Most have 1/4 mile times to go with their charts.

Have you looked at the rear gear these blokes run, plus their convertors? I have noticed that the yanks & our definition of a street car is somewhat different.....

brenx · 08-12-2005, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by balinor

Have you looked at the rear gear these blokes run, plus their convertors? I have noticed that the yanks & our definition of a street car is somewhat different.....

yes, oh what I'd give to be able to drive a car modified like that on the street and be able to register it like that.

08-12-2005, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

Balinor, do any of your club buddies run 10's in xa, xb or xc ? if so, what power do they make to do it ?

Blokes from the GT club race their cars, surely you jest.

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Mate most of the blokes up here from my club are like the Vic. club (Alex & a couple of others excepted), they will talk horsepower & combo's until they are blue in the face.Mention a track day (drag or circuit) & the silence is deafening.

brenx · 08-12-2005, 10:28 PM

You have to love that when that happens. I like it when they put their name down but pull out everytime. I try and get out there as much as my wallet will allow. My Mrs has a gambling addiction which has slowed me a little. Had to get a $17,500 loan. She gambled on credit cards and was stealing money from my credit cards for years. Hence why I've refinanced my house 3 times in 2 years.

08-12-2005, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by brenx

The only 10sec Falcon's I've seen usually have n2o. Very few are run natural.

I personally know three blokes that run high 10's without the bottle (two are 378 clevo's, one is a 370 Windsor).

08-12-2005, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by brenx

You have to love that when that happens. I like it when they put their name down but pull out everytime. I try and get out there as much as my wallet will allow. My Mrs has a gambling addiction which has slowed me a little. Had to get a $17,500 loan. She gambled on credit cards and was stealing money from my credit cards for years. Hence why I've refinanced my house 3 times in 2 years.

Sorry to hear that.I have a private day at WSID coming up in Feb., I just went outside the club to get the numbers. I am the motorsport delegate in a club devoid of motorsport!

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xdclevo · 09-12-2005, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by balinor

I base it off my car, I have 458hp & 410ftlbs of torque.In my XT Falcon (1630kgs with driver) I have run a best of 11.38 @ 116.96 mph..

You just have a good setup balinor. My ford weighs 1610kg with me, does mid 12's and would be high 300hp at the fly at the most. Still, i'm confident for a high 11 or flat 12 next time out if i don't change anything in the meantime. (i hope i dont get flamed for the prediction. hehe)

302donk · 09-12-2005, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by balinor

Sorry to hear that.I have a private day at WSID coming up in Feb., I just went outside the club to get the numbers. I am the motorsport delegate in a club devoid of motorsport!

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what date is this private test day cause ill be happy to chip in some pat cash and come along if thats ok? :Reverend:

nugget378 · 09-12-2005, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by balinor

Sorry to hear that.I have a private day at WSID coming up in Feb., I just went outside the club to get the numbers. I am the motorsport delegate in a club devoid of motorsport!

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Would this day be on the 22nd

09-12-2005, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 302donk

what date is this private test day cause ill be happy to chip in some pat cash and come along if thats ok? :Reverend:

Sunday Feb. 19th. What do you drive?

nugget378 · 10-12-2005, 03:53 PM

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Originally Posted by balinor

Sunday Feb. 19th. What do you drive?

Is it the chrysler and some ford club hosting the day ?