Finally got the car back from the new short block from SGP , Bigger IC , bigger IC pipes , SPG valve body , 6MT rear end , Tranny cooler
The car is a monster !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I took it up in the rpm range to check things out and all looked good , so I did a little boosting . I had increased the fuel in the fuel map a little before hand . It looked good at 6psi . So I went WOT from a 40 MPH roll in 3rd and the back end came around and almost scared the chit out of me . The combination of IC , IC pipes , and valve body transformed this car .
I need to set the Bypass valve [ a little flutter ] , check for boost leaks , and change the oil . And Im ready to start tuning this thing . I can tell it is flowing much more air than before and I will be satisfied with this power level .

I want to thank SGP for taking care of the problem with my first block and Mike from Sublime Speed , for his great fabricating .

Some of the Vortech guys were wondering about a 3in. MAF pipe . Mike said he really couldnt make them at a price most would pay , so we abandon the idea of making a bunch of them for you guys . Sorry

I CANT WAIT TO SEE WHAT KIND OF POWER AND TRQ. THIS THINK IS GOING TO MAKE !!!!!!!!!!!! WOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Congrats Booger! It's been a long time now. I can't wait to see what #'s you get. I would love to see you hit over 500whp and that mustang dyno. Good luck!

 

Thanks...Me too

I took it up to around 5000rpm's and 10psi , it might have been 5500rpm . I was keeping an eye on the A/F and boost .

Cant you tell Im excited ????? lol

 

Nice to see the car back on the road again. Can't wait to see the numbers.

 

If I get 450whp or better and still dont hit 500whp . I'll take it to a dynojet to compare and to SAY I have 500whp ..... lol

 

Congratulations man. You deserve it.

 

Congrates booger...glad your baby is back on the road.

 

Congrats !!!

How do you find the VB upgrade ?

SGP also has a Torque Converter, not sure if I should do that OR the VB upgrade ?



Thanks !



Tasso-

 

Well it is not a dyno jet that I want to see you hit 500whp on. I want to see you hit 500whp on the mustang so on a dynjet it woud be like 550whp.

You are definately the Vortech pioneer. Good luck bro!

 

You would be amazed how it shifts and handles the trq. much better than before . I have a Edgeracing trq. converter along with the valve body .

I also lowered the fuel preasure down to 48psi and the car [ so far ] starts much better when warm . Fired right up both times I tried it warmed up .

Thanks guys

 

I don't know what SGP did to my car, but I am not having the warm start problem I had before after installing the AAM fuel return.

 

I had the problem after the install of the new block and the fuel preasure at 48psi . But after the IC change and other mods , I dont . Hope it stays that way . Maybe Mike at the shop did some thing to solve it ..dont know

 

congrats boog, be careful with that power, let us know asap on the numbers.

 

I think with a little less than a 100 miles on it . I'll just tune it to 5500rpm and wait till the summer blend 92 octane comes out . If it gets close to 16psi , I will need the Utech EMU . Which I was contiplating any way . The SS box only goes up to 16psi and I also want the knock retard feature the Utech provides

 

bummer, I get that much boost at 3 grand! ha ha! had to say it, all kidding aside, congrats you old man, have fun.

 

I'll run ya...you young whipper snapper . The trq. I have now is useless at more than half throttle . I'll be able hang with ya

 

Bill - With U being back on the road it's great news for us Vortech fans! Be sure & let me know how the SGP tranny mods work for ya, Bill. I can't seem to make up my mind about beefing up my current A/T or swapping over to a 700R4 - having Isbell look into that as an option.
Mark @ SGP thinks that their V/B will handle 550 rwhp but beyond that we'll need the beefier clutch packs which R 2 months out. The block will be in John's greedy hands Monday according to UPS so I hope I'm not too far behind ya & trying to hang with the twins crowd!!
FWIW - John's upped my/our goal to 600 rwhp on the Vortech with enough fuel for another 100-150 on nitrous + Aquamist. Guess we'll see by summer!!

Gene

 

Sounds cool
I better hurry up and tuner this thing to see if she'll go to 500whp . Hey did Jonh get that Blue Z finished he had in his shop ? It was that Softball chicks car...cant remember her name . Was wondering what it dynoed at

 

Bill - That's Catherine's ( Cat ) Z but I don't think she ever finished the project. If they did John hasn't shared the power output with me - I'll email him tonight about that. She & John had some great ideas from a cosmetic standpoint ( like black chrome mandrel bent intake piping!! ) that I wanted to see in it's completed stage.
What's the latest on Vortech offering a cogged belt/pulley system? I figure to be right behind ya with 16#+ of boost & can see the belt slippage as a serious concern. Sharif thinks an additional 5-7 lb/ft of torque on the ARP studs will reduce the chance of head lifting at these boost pressures - that's what he's doing with his Greddy.
Gurgen feels that the Cometic head gaskets that I'll have on the AEBS block ( coupled with the Darton MID-sleeves ) SHOULD be good for 20# of boosting!! Now if I can just get my tranny to hold up!!
I'll keep ya posted as John updates me, Bill & good hunting!!!

Gene

 

Gene
John had told me Cat's car was on hold , but I thought he might have had it done by now . He had sent me some pic's of it .
The shop didnt over tighten the head bolts , nor do I have the Cometic head gasket . But from what Ive been told , Since I will not reach real high boost levels till above 5000rpm , I might not get the head lift . We'll see
Bill