My annual OTE check up!

[BOSS LX]

I left off 2008 with another shitty year at the track with my car. The car went 5.87 in the 1/8, but had lots of issues due to the EFI management system. The combo that was in the car at this time, was never meant to be pushed as far as I wanted. When I built the car in 2006 I wanted low 9's, and the ability to drive it on the street on a regular basis. The car did that with no problem, but wants and needs always seem to change in this "hobby".

On the way home from the last track outing last year, I decided it was time to man up to the next level. I wanted to stay with the same basic combo, but just improve upon it's short comings!

With the new go fast improvements taking top priority, fit and finish was still very important! I wanted to re-paint the engine bay, and both bumpers. For this I called upon my good friend Ian. I helped when I could, but 100% of the credit for the paint work goes to Ian. All the paint turned out very nice, and was worth the amount of time getting high off paint fumes in my garage! Some how over the years, Ian has become immune to the toxic odor of paint fumes. :rolf

After 6 months of working on this pos every night, it is almost done. The car is now at OTE for some of the final touches. I will post pics of the final product after it leaves OTE, but here are a few pics of when I dropped the car off tonight.

http://img32.imageshack.us/img32/8154/1000532crr.jpg (http://img32.imageshack.us/i/1000532crr.jpg/)
http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/4630/1000547a.jpg (http://img26.imageshack.us/i/1000547a.jpg/)
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/6349/1000536z.jpg (http://img35.imageshack.us/i/1000536z.jpg/)
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/3396/1000540e.jpg (http://img33.imageshack.us/i/1000540e.jpg/)
http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/7466/1000541t.jpg (http://img36.imageshack.us/i/1000541t.jpg/)
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/3902/1000542f.jpg (http://img199.imageshack.us/i/1000542f.jpg/)
http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/3448/1000543c.jpg (http://img199.imageshack.us/i/1000543c.jpg/)
In the OTE shop!!!
http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/964/1000552.jpg (http://img44.imageshack.us/i/1000552.jpg/)
Get a bunch of BOOST guys in one garage together, and things will get written in the dust!
http://img3.imageshack.us/img3/6379/1000548e.jpg (http://img3.imageshack.us/i/1000548e.jpg/)

[Holeshot]

Lookin good Andy !

[Flicktitty]

the back pic of your car looks fuckin NASTY

looks great Andy, can't wait to see it out and about.

[LIZMO]

looks good! and i can't wait to see it out either! :thumbsup

[scaleracer]

Looks good can't wait to see it done and out on the street!

[SBC-Fox]

Dam i love that car all i can say is some day

[FourEyedFord]

The engine bay looks amazing in person. Nice work on the car Andy!

The last pic is great! Lots of things get written in dust on our car's windows if they sit long enough, lol. I think we wrote a book on my car, right Tom? ;)

[DoubleAron]

The engine bay does look unreal how clean and well put together everything thing is.
You sure can tell Ian has been painting his whole life and I don't mean because the paint looks good.:goof Maybe he should wear a mask from now on.:thumbsup

What is the deal with the missing front bumper? Trying to figure out out where the air to air is going?

[Smokey1226]

absolutely stunning how well you placed everything in that engine bay. And the blue is a personal fav

[DR.FORD]

NICE!!:drool:
Can't wait to see it rip:thumbsup

[BOSS LX]

Thanks guys!

[twicks69]

Andy, the car looks AWESOME in person! :drool: :drool:

Great overall layout with very clean install of the breather lines and fuel lines. I like the lines running through the fenders and the grommet work. It was a nice detail that cleans up the engine bay.

Are you able to run a different vacuum manifold? http://www.mcmaster.com/#vacuum-manifolds/=2kmk2a

It would also give the option of running AN-4 vacuum lines and get those rubber lines out of the engine bay.

Also, you might see noise interference with your spark plug wires running next to the fuel injectors so close. Is there a way to raise and slightly seperate the wires a bit? I know that it looks better this way for organization purposes, but you could also look into using http://www.techflex.com/prod_CNN.asp to prevent signal noise issues on the fuel injector harness wires, and it *may* fit over the spark plug boots if you get a slightly oversize version. Their products have a very nice expansion rate; nearly 1.75:1 of the product listed diameter. For example, the 3/4" loom has a range of 1/2" to 1 1/4" so it can be expanded, then pulled tight to collapse to 1/2". I usually use a bit of high-quality high-temp heat shrink on the ends then to hold it to the wires and to prevent the loom from fraying. I normally use the fire resistant stuff in my car -- the Halar, and the flame retardant versions (standard and F6). They work great, and clean up stuff pretty nicely.


It looks really damn good man! Good luck this year!

[BOSS LX]

Andy, the car looks AWESOME in person! :drool: :drool:

Great overall layout with very clean install of the breather lines and fuel lines. I like the lines running through the fenders and the grommet work. It was a nice detail that cleans up the engine bay.

Are you able to run a different vacuum manifold? http://www.mcmaster.com/#vacuum-manifolds/=2kmk2a

It would also give the option of running AN-4 vacuum lines and get those rubber lines out of the engine bay.

Also, you might see noise interference with your spark plug wires running next to the fuel injectors so close. Is there a way to raise and slightly seperate the wires a bit? I know that it looks better this way for organization purposes, but you could also look into using http://www.techflex.com/prod_CNN.asp to prevent signal noise issues on the fuel injector harness wires, and it *may* fit over the spark plug boots if you get a slightly oversize version. Their products have a very nice expansion rate; nearly 1.75:1 of the product listed diameter. For example, the 3/4" loom has a range of 1/2" to 1 1/4" so it can be expanded, then pulled tight to collapse to 1/2". I usually use a bit of high-quality high-temp heat shrink on the ends then to hold it to the wires and to prevent the loom from fraying. I normally use the fire resistant stuff in my car -- the Halar, and the flame retardant versions (standard and F6). They work great, and clean up stuff pretty nicely.


It looks really damn good man! Good luck this year!

Thanks!

As far as the vacuum tree goes, I had planned to make my own but my map sensor and boost gauge needs a rubber vacuum line so I didn't see the need.

I wouldn't mind using that wrap on my plug wires. Where can you buy it? All of my management wires are already covered with the same type of material. Big stuff 3 also says there is no worry about interference with their coverings.

[twicks69]

Techflex sells the high-temp wrap for the plug wires, as well as the plug wire sleeves on their website. You can also get them at a cheaper price through Ebay. I usually buy bulk reels of Techflex stuff from Ebay or Amazon.com for ~10-20% of the list price.

[Top Fuel Tom]

A few pictures.
http://i508.photobucket.com/albums/s326/OTEDesign/100_1167.jpg
http://i508.photobucket.com/albums/s326/OTEDesign/100_1168.jpg
http://i508.photobucket.com/albums/s326/OTEDesign/100_1171.jpg
http://i508.photobucket.com/albums/s326/OTEDesign/100_1172.jpg
http://i508.photobucket.com/albums/s326/OTEDesign/100_1176.jpg
http://i508.photobucket.com/albums/s326/OTEDesign/100_1188.jpg
http://i508.photobucket.com/albums/s326/OTEDesign/100_1200.jpg

[BOSS LX]

Everything looks great, Tom!

[Moparjim]

Looks great...but you all need to stop taking Mustangs there so he can finish my Challenger. I feel left out without being able to start a "Challenger project" thread!

[Top Fuel Tom]

Everything looks great, Tom!

All I want to know is, how an engine with no oil in it, can still somehow leave a puddle of oil on my floor.:rolf

[UnderPSI]

Looks great...but you all need to stop taking Mustangs there so he can finish my Challenger. I feel left out without being able to start a "Challenger project" thread!

I thought your car was finished a while ago? Can't wait to see that car out on the street.

[BOSS LX]

All I want to know is, how an engine with no oil in it, can still somehow leave a puddle of oil on my floor.:rolf

Magic! :rolf

[DoubleAron]

More like Ford junk!

[Moparjim]

I thought your car was finished a while ago? Can't wait to see that car out on the street.

Nope. The list of things it needed fabricated grew in length when we started getting into it, and the car ended up needing a bunch more bodywork than expected as well.

That and all these damn Mustang owners keep flocking to the place keeping Tom busy ;)

[FourEyedFord]

Looks great guys! :headbang

[pOrk]

Race car!

Car looks great Andy, but it's still a fox body :rolf Whats the goal for this year anyways?

[BOSS LX]

Race car!

Car looks great Andy, but it's still a fox body :rolf Whats the goal for this year anyways?

If I bagged my car and put suicide doors on it, you would be all about it!:rolf

The goal this year is to go at least 8.60's while looking good, and driving on the street as much as I ever have! :thumbsup

I think my car is going to be more streetable then my work van has been lately! LOL!

[DynoTom]

I love the attention to detail the car has ......Tom really does NICE work......:headbang

[SmokinRAM114]

If I bagged my car and put suicide doors on it, you would be all about it!:rolf

The goal this year is to go at least 8.60's while looking good, and driving on the street as much as I ever have! :thumbsup

I think my car is going to be more streetable then my work van has been lately! LOL!

doubt it ther both fords:rolf

[Smokey1226]

Another guy stopped in to shoot the shiat with me! Said he knew you very well Tom, and you are currently working on one of his old school cars!! Putting up all the pictures at the station has paid off!!! :D

[pOrk]

If I bagged my car and put suicide doors on it, you would be all about it!:rolf

The goal this year is to go at least 8.60's while looking good, and driving on the street as much as I ever have! :thumbsup

I think my car is going to be more streetable then my work van has been lately! LOL!

Maybe :thumbsup 8.60 is fast, especially for a ferd :rolf

[Top Fuel Tom]

Another guy stopped in to shoot the shiat with me! Said he knew you very well Tom, and you are currently working on one of his old school cars!! Putting up all the pictures at the station has paid off!!! :D

Was he an older guy that owns a body shop?

[Smokey1226]

Was he an older guy that owns a body shop?
im almost 99% sure that is what he said he did. He was a very nice guy

[BOSS LX]

It is alive!!

Big stuff 3 is da shiit! :headbang

[DoubleAron]

XFI is better!:thumbsup

[BOSS LX]

XFI is better!:thumbsup

Carbs are better then both! :thumbsup

It sure would be cool to have a XFI car in the area!:shades

[FourEyedFord]

Fuk EFI!!!! :goof

Congrats on getting the car running Andy!
I can't wait to see it tear up the track! :headbang

[FourEyedFord]

Why is there no video?!?!?! I'm in Chicago when you fire it and no video for me?!?!?!

[DR.FORD]

Andy, HURRY THE F@#* UP!!:goof
GET THAT HOTROD OUT!!
You are being unfair to your peeps keeping it under wraps:headbang

[BOSS LX]

Andy, HURRY THE F@#* UP!!:goof
GET THAT HOTROD OUT!!
You are being unfair to your peeps keeping it under wraps:headbang

I am trying, perfection takes a long time!:rolf

[SmokinRAM114]

whoa just when i was thinking it needed to be parked next to my parade float it is running finally!! :goof i expect to see it at my house when i get home this weekend. beat runs 0 vac :)

[BlackLightning]

car looks badass. I saw it when I stopped by Tom a couple weeks ago. now post some vids! http://www.racers-edge.org/3gears.gif

[BOSS LX]

whoa just when i was thinking it needed to be parked next to my parade float it is running finally!! :goof i expect to see it at my house when i get home this weekend. beat runs 0 vac :)

Beat runs, POSITIVE 30!!!!!!:rolf

[SmokinRAM114]

alrite saturday morning be at my house! before racine county truck pulls

[BOSS LX]

Just some finished pictures. I put on a bunch of miles this week, and everything seems to be fine. I plan on dynoing the car late next week, and hitting the track soon after.

I will be looking to have some nice pictures taken this weekend.

http://img26.imageshack.us/img26/929/1020636.jpg (http://img26.imageshack.us/i/1020636.jpg/)
http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/9303/1020638.jpg (http://img16.imageshack.us/i/1020638.jpg/)
http://img34.imageshack.us/img34/7940/1020642.jpg (http://img34.imageshack.us/i/1020642.jpg/)
http://img188.imageshack.us/img188/71/1000587n.jpg (http://img188.imageshack.us/i/1000587n.jpg/)
http://img33.imageshack.us/img33/2241/1020633f.jpg (http://img33.imageshack.us/i/1020633f.jpg/)

[Flicktitty]

car looks and sounds awesome! super jelous.

what's the big thing next to the shifter on the passenger side?

[BOSS LX]

car looks and sounds awesome! super jelous.

what's the big thing next to the shifter on the passenger side?

Laptop mount.

[Flicktitty]

that's what i thought it was since it looked like Bobby wasen't holding it.

good stuff.

[Adamsy87]

Man we really did put some miles on the cars this week! Mine was practically my daily driver. Car looks and runs great as always, nice work Goldilocks.

[Reverend Cooper]

man that car is just beautifull,I really wanna get a ride in that Andy.

[BOSS LX]

Man we really did put some miles on the cars this week! Mine was practically my daily driver.

:headbang

Next on the list, is to make my car sit like yours!

[scaleracer]

Car looked and sounded good! Nice to see it back out! :shades

[DR.FORD]

Looks great as always- can't wait to see it run down the track!
You know there IS a cure for that laptop mount....
its called "unoblowthruacarburatoria"!!:goof

[DoubleAron]

Looks great as always- can't wait to see it run down the track!
You know there IS a cure for that laptop mount....
its called "unoblowthruacarburatoria"!!:goof

He doesn't want to go that fast.:thumbsup

[Irish]

Carb's = Controlled fuel leak.

[Moparjim]

Awesome Andy, just awesome!

More incredible work from OTE.

[BOSS LX]

Awesome Andy, just awesome!

More incredible work from OTE.

You coming out this weekend?

[BOSS LX]

"unoblowthruacarburatoria"!!:goof
Don't you still need a laptop for that gold colored ignition box? :rolf

The next step is to actually have the same control over your fuel! :thumbsup

[Moparjim]

You coming out this weekend?

I will be going to the Dodge City Mopar show tonight and will probably be out and about after that - you guys going to be out?

Tomorrow I will be going to that GLD car show/True Street racing thing as well so yeah I should be out and about!

[DoubleAron]

Don't you still need a laptop for that gold colored ignition box? :rolf

The next step is to actually have the same control over your fuel! :thumbsup

I have yet to touch anything in that ignition box yet, it is just for looks.

[DR.FORD]

Don't you still need a laptop for that gold colored ignition box? :rolf

The next step is to actually have the same control over your fuel! :thumbsup
And the thing called a racepack:devil
But I don't need to make changes as I drive silly!
C'mon man, I can't even text, more or less change my fuel map!!:goof
with my combo I can just dump fuel down the thing-it'll burn:thumbsup

[DR.FORD]

Carb's = Controlled fuel leak.

Carbs-First fuel injection unit:thumbsup

[DR.FORD]

He doesn't want to go that fast.:thumbsup

:rolf
I'm sure it will be stinky fast:thumbsup

[DoubleAron]

:rolf
I'm sure it will be stinky fast:thumbsup

I'm not sure about that, I heard he's got some 3/4 race cam in that motor now.

[BOSS LX]

I'm not sure about that, I heard he's got some 3/4 race cam in that motor now.

All street cars have hyd rollers! :thumbsup

[FourEyedFord]

All street cars have hyd rollers! :thumbsup

Hydraulic roller cams are for lazy people!

[DR.FORD]

Hydraulic roller cams are for lazy people!

WOW!!:wooo

[DR.FORD]

I'm not sure about that, I heard he's got some 3/4 race cam in that motor now.

Where DID he get the Windsor cover kit for the flathead??!!!

[DoubleAron]

Hydraulic roller cams are for lazy people!

I didn't know you switched cams

[FourEyedFord]

I didn't know you switched cams

No, I still have that crazy solid roller cam that I have to lash all the time and throw valve springs away constantly..... :goof

[BOSS LX]

Dyno video.
http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b208/YellowNotch/?action=view&current=Dyno8-30-09.flv

[Top Fuel Tom]

What's the HP, xxx or xxxx ?

[BOSS LX]

What's the HP, xxx or xxxx ?

We stopped due to a LOOSE converter, but after a swap it will be ready to go. On low timing it made, you have a pm.:thumbsup

[Top Fuel Tom]

you have a pm.

Got it.:stare

[Smokey1226]

very very nice! :bowdown:

[FourEyedFord]

I don't even think mine would run with as low of timing as you made all the power at! I promise 9.0s............ ;)

Congrats! :headbang

[88blknotch]

photoshoped!

[BOSS LX]

Oh oh!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b208/YellowNotch/th_Sep132009-VID00023.jpg (http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b208/YellowNotch/?action=view&current=Sep132009-VID00023.flv)

[FourEyedFord]

Oh oh!

That bitch gets down right off the trailer, maybe I should have kept the 98mm for when you lay the screws to it! :eek:

MF'n streetcar bitchez!!!

[scottie K]

was that your 9.50 pass or 8.80 pass? did you figure out why you were rippn belts off? congrats Boss onn your 8sec pass

[DoubleAron]

was that your 9.50 pass or 8.80 pass? did you figure out why you were rippn belts off? congrats Boss onn your 8sec pass

Wow you knew people that were at the race track too? That is sooooo cool!
Do you know how many sheets of toilet paper did he used when he wiped too?:rolleyes:

[DR.FORD]

Congrats on your success Andy!! Great to hear it went well:thumbsup

[Top Fuel Tom]

Good job Andy. :thumbsup

[BOSS LX]

was that your 9.50 pass or 8.80 pass? did you figure out why you were rippn belts off? congrats Boss onn your 8sec pass

That is why we stopped when we did. Tom doesn't know it yet, but the car is going to OTE for a blower brace. The blower brackets are moving around WAY too much.
On the 8.8 pass I started to loose the belt around 6.7 seconds into the run. When the belt issues are taking care of, the car will go 8.60 on this baby tune up! After the car sees more timing, who knows?

The car was going 1.31 60's right off the trailer, not bad for a streetcar!:headbang

You better put the race gas tune into your car Scotty!:thumbsup


Congrats on your success Andy!! Great to hear it went well:thumbsup

Thanks Jim! It went as well as I could have hoped for the first time out.

BTW, do you have any idea how many times someone looks at my car and says "It looks awesome, do you know Jim Plimton?" I swear it has happened 20 time in the last month! :rolf

[DR.FORD]

Thanks Jim! It went as well as I could have hoped for the first time out.

BTW, do you have any idea how many times someone looks at my car and says "It looks awesome, do you know Jim Plimton?" I swear it has happened 20 time in the last month! :rolf

Man the first outing was stellar- I'm sure you and Tom will have the belt issue figured out in no time.
As far as people asking-hope you can tell them we're friends.
Lastly, thanks for not including me in the crap-you know what I mean. I want no part of it.:)

[BOSS LX]

Man the first outing was stellar- I'm sure you and Tom will have the belt issue figured out in no time.
As far as people asking-hope you can tell them we're friends.
Lastly, thanks for not including me in the crap-you know what I mean. I want no part of it.:)
No prob Jim, us Ford guys need to stick together!

I really don't know what you mean. PM me is you want.

No drag week? Waiting for next year? I read that the Mopar wasn't racing this year.

[pOrk]

us Ford guys need to stick together!

Thats for sure, the Chevy guys don't carry duct tape or super glue with us everywhere :thumbsup

[Adamsy87]

Congrats Andy. Wish I didn't have to work I would have loved to be there!

[DR.FORD]

Thats for sure, the Chevy guys don't carry duct tape or super glue with us everywhere :thumbsup

My wish is that someday you too can go fast enough for something to fly off!:goof

[pOrk]

I can't afford to go fast :) So I go slooooow

[Moparjim]

Congrats Andy! Those are some nice times for the first time out and having belt issues! :eek:

[BOSS LX]

Congrats Andy! Those are some nice times for the first time out and having belt issues! :eek:

Thanks Jim, still a little off of your mph!:thumbsup

[FourEyedFord]

Wow you knew people that were at the race track too? That is sooooo cool!
Do you know how many sheets of toilet paper did he used when he wiped too?:rolleyes:

Seriously! Obsess much, Scottie!

[scottie K]

Wow you knew people that were at the race track too? That is sooooo cool!
Do you know how many sheets of toilet paper did he used when he wiped too?:rolleyes:

dude relax ...i asked a honest question... and i congradulated him someone called me at 9pm last nite and told me .... so if you gona talk $hit it doesnt make YOUR sponsor OTE look very good sense this is his forum...

[scottie K]

Seriously! Obsess much, Scottie!

you need to relax to.... before i start on you to

[BOSS LX]

dude relax ...i asked a honest question... and i congradulated him someone called me at 9pm last nite and told me .... so if you gona talk $hit it doesnt make YOUR sponsor OTE look very good sense this is his forum...

It's cool Scottie! The belt issue is being worked on as we speak!

I did hear that I can't drive though!:rolf

When you wanna race?

[scottie K]

That is why we stopped when we did. Tom doesn't know it yet, but the car is going to OTE for a blower brace. The blower brackets are moving around WAY too much.
On the 8.8 pass I started to loose the belt around 6.7 seconds into the run. When the belt issues are taking care of, the car will go 8.60 on this baby tune up! After the car sees more timing, who knows?

The car was going 1.31 60's right off the trailer, not bad for a streetcar!:headbang

You better put the race gas tune into your car Scotty!:thumbsup



Thanks Jim! It went as well as I could have hoped for the first time out.


BTW, do you have any idea how many times someone looks at my car and says "It looks awesome, do you know Jim Plimton?" I swear it has happened 20 time in the last month! :rolf

im ready when you are.... it will give me a chance to try out the plate and fogger.....:thumbsup

andy you do have a good combo....it should be mid 8sec call all day long
just take your time...

[BOSS LX]

im ready when you are.... it will give me a chance to try out the plate and fogger.....:thumbsup

andy you do have a good combo....it should be mid 8sec call all day long
just take your time...

That is why I want to race you! So I can take my time!:rolf

[scottie K]

It's cool Scottie! The belt issue is being worked on as we speak!

I did hear that I can't drive though!:rolf

When you wanna race?

hahaha i did tell Ian that ... he said it was getn down i said now it need a drive hahah i was joking

[scottie K]

when you gona be ready? to race...?

[DoubleAron]

dude relax ...i asked a honest question... and i congradulated him someone called me at 9pm last nite and told me .... so if you gona talk $hit it doesnt make YOUR sponsor OTE look very good sense this is his forum...

I think we know each other a little better than that, If I wasn't relaxed and was really pissed off I think you would know it.

BTW Tom or his shop does not sponser me.

[FourEyedFord]

you need to relax to.... before i start on you to

Start on me? What do you think you have on me?

Dude, you tried to act all "Rico Suave" by posting up that you knew how fast Andy's car went and that it had belt issues. You are a funny guy!

[scottie K]

look at the time i posted it... 6 sumtn in the am.... if i wanted to rico style i wouldnt of posted anything,,,,


arron i didnt say you were pissed ...... just because people call me at nite and tell me what happned with IMSM and at the track you dont have to be a Dick about things sumtimes....... if i wanted to make a crack about any of you i woulda ...... so stop your Bull $shit. from here on out... I could care less about whos got the fastest car at culvers...

we straight....

[DoubleAron]

look at the time i posted it... 6 sumtn in the am.... if i wanted to rico style i wouldnt of posted anything,,,,


arron i didnt say you were pissed ...... just because people call me at nite and tell me what happned with IMSM and at the track you dont have to be a Dick about things sumtimes....... if i wanted to make a crack about any of you i woulda ...... so stop your Bull $shit. from here on out... I could care less about whos got the fastest car at culvers...

we straight....

:rolf:rolf:rolf
Relax sunshine
:rolf:rolf

[scottie K]

i am sunshine:headbang

you just never know when you mite need my help somw day....:)

[FourEyedFord]

i am sunshine:headbang

you just never know when you mite need my help somw day....:)

No one want any of your d@mn man titties! :thumbsup

[scottie K]

No one want any of your d@mn man titties! :thumbsup

those are fighting words :banana1::rolf

[Top Fuel Tom]

it doesnt make YOUR sponsor OTE look very good sense this is his forum...

I don't sponsor anyone. They are more than happy to pay me.

I wonder how you look to the True Street organization smack talking racers that are interested in participating in your events or alienating potential sponsors, such as me.

[DoubleAron]

i am sunshine:headbang

you just never know when you mite need my help somw day....:)

You never know.... the day might come when I need a n2o plate mounted upside down or some mufflers welded to my floor board.:rolf:rolf:rolf

[DR.FORD]

Hold up, my microwave popcorn is almost done:)

[FourEyedFord]

You never know.... the day might come when I need a n2o plate mounted upside down or some mufflers welded to my floor board.:rolf:rolf:rolf

He can help you install his Mr. Gadget style starter detaching system, to loose that extra weight after the car is running! lol! :rolf

[scottie K]

I don't sponsor anyone. They are more than happy to pay me.

I wonder how you look to the True Street organization smack talking racers that are interested in participating in your events or alienating potential sponsors, such as me.

Who Alienated potential sponsors.. ? sure not I Well there is a differance between smack talk and congradulating isnt ther? Im sure i see nothng but bashing against me on this thread... I simply stated for my actions of congradulating Andy I was ridaculed for saying nice job... But then I simply speak my mind ( in personal form with no intention of speaking of Truestreet being brought into question ) I simply stated that Arron was a customer of yours and if he represents you in anyway shape or form it reflected apond you. Im not here to bash anyone. So next time Truestreet is brought up please choose how to use Truestreet in a context pretands to thread that its inteded for.. ...

on side note for potential racers, I nore anyone one from my Orgabization stop any racer from racing were ever they want, If they Choos to race Trustreet great.. if they dont were ok with that to..

[scottie K]

now that i have copied all the bashing post...against me with mention of Truestreet .. from the OTE forum...

You will never see Me or any Truestreet post ever from hear on.

sorrry that i congradulated you andy car flyn...keep up the good work.

[Top Fuel Tom]

Who Alienated potential sponsors.. ? sure not I Well there is a differance between smack talk and congradulating isnt ther? Im sure i see nothng but bashing against me on this thread... I simply stated for my actions of congradulating Andy I was ridaculed for saying nice job... But then I simply speak my mind ( in personal form with no intention of speaking of Truestreet being brought into question ) I simply stated that Arron was a customer of yours and if he represents you in anyway shape or form it reflected apond you. Im not here to bash anyone. So next time Truestreet is brought up please choose how to use Truestreet in a context pretands to thread that its inteded for.. ...

on side note for potential racers, I nore anyone one from my Orgabization stop any racer from racing were ever they want, If they Choos to race Trustreet great.. if they dont were ok with that to..

:rolf:rolf:rolf:rolf

[Top Fuel Tom]

now that i have copied all the bashing post...against me with mention of Truestreet .. from the OTE forum...

You will never see Me or any Truestreet post ever from hear on.

sorrry that i congradulated you andy car flyn...keep up the good work.


You got your file and I got mine.

[Top Fuel Tom]

This matter has been handled over the phone man-to-man.

Let's return this thread to its original topic. Congratulations to Andy... Great job!

[SSM93notch]

andy congrates on your pass cant wait to see you get your 8.60s or better! See you all friday:headbang

[BOSS LX]

Thanks Greg!

[scaleracer]

Congrats Andy! :thumbsup

[SmokinRAM114]

8.80? thats it ;)

[2 bad z's]

very impressive:wow

[BOSS LX]

Thanks Tom! The blower should not throw any more belts now, but if it does the hood should at least survive.

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[Adamsy87]

Nice!

[BlackLightning]

damn that was quick. looks good.

[Crawlin]

Looks good Andy. COngrats on the passes

Would you sow it down a bit to run the 9.20 class or 25.5 it to run the 8.20 class if you do decide to race it a bit. Or just some NMCA True Street races?

[Cryptic]

Thanks Tom! The blower should not throw any more belts now, but if it does the hood should at least survive.

http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/788/img0503hq.jpg (http://img14.imageshack.us/i/img0503hq.jpg/)
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http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/5764/img0504z.jpg (http://img36.imageshack.us/i/img0504z.jpg/)

That is fricken gorgeous work :stare

[BOSS LX]

Looks good Andy. COngrats on the passes

Would you sow it down a bit to run the 9.20 class or 25.5 it to run the 8.20 class if you do decide to race it a bit. Or just some NMCA True Street races?

We will see, but a 25.5 will not be going in the car for a long time. Not to mention the current combo will not go a 20.

[BOSS LX]

I also want to thank Ian for fixing and painting the hood in about 8 hours! It looks better then before!

[Want_Notch]

Question from a guy who knows nothing about blowers.

Do you run meth or water injection? Why no inter or aftercooler?

Not trying to start anything I think your car is awesome.

[BOSS LX]

Question from a guy who knows nothing about blowers.

Do you run meth or water injection? Why no inter or aftercooler?

Not trying to start anything I think your car is awesome.


No, I run neither.
As long as you run c16, there is little to no benefit to running an intercooler on a vortech YSI in the making power department. The blower turns out to be the limiting factor in how fast you go.

The only reason I would run a intercooler, would be to go fast with pump gas. Which very well could happen when I get the most out of the current tune up.

BTW, thanks!

[Want_Notch]

Thanks for the info.

[Moparjim]

No, I run neither.
As long as you run c16, there is little to no benefit to running an intercooler on a vortech YSI in the making power department. The blower turns out to be the limiting factor in how fast you go.

The only reason I would run a intercooler, would be to go fast with pump gas. Which very well could happen when I get the most out of the current tune up.

BTW, thanks!

Somewhat agreed, thats pretty much the only reason I have Meth injection - but I would think there would be a little more power to be made with some sort of intercooler? Frankly, either way, I'm surprised you don't have both since you do indeed drive that thing around all the time so it amazes me that you didn't have a killer "pump gas" setup from the get-go.

[Smokey1226]

Or if he goes intercooled he can play with Q16 and pick up 35hp :D

[BOSS LX]

Somewhat agreed, thats pretty much the only reason I have Meth injection - but I would think there would be a little more power to be made with some sort of intercooler? Frankly, either way, I'm surprised you don't have both since you do indeed drive that thing around all the time so it amazes me that you didn't have a killer "pump gas" setup from the get-go.

The little YSI will loose volume going threw an intercooler, so the gains in added timing will be close to a wash. The fastest YSI cars are non-intercooled. If I would go with an intercooler, I would also step up to the X-trim.

A low 9 second pump gas tune will be in the cards for next year. With the Bs3 it should be easy to obtain.

[Moparjim]

Awesome!

[jbiscuit]

andy what is that rod/bracket for? Blower mount/hold down?

[Adamsy87]

andy what is that rod/bracket for? Blower mount/hold down?

It's a blower brace to help keep brackets lined up.

[Top Fuel Tom]

Last time I park my car by your house Andy. What the hell, you train all the birds to crap on anything that is not a Ford?

[BOSS LX]

Last time I park my car by your house Andy. What the hell, you train all the birds to crap on anything that is not a Ford?

Sorry dude! It is hit or miss. That is why when I am thrashing in the garage on the blue car, the Saleen is out front.

[73MACH]

Boss, I absolutely LOVE your car!! I still have yet to see it in person, and I'm sure the pics don't do it any justice. I did get to see the Saleen a couple of times, such as when I stopped by for the bonfire. I just wish I had the knowledge you and everyone who helped with the work have!! I envy people like you with the drive to do stuff like this! Btw, the paint it outragious!!!! By far my favorite color blue. Whats the name of that color???

[BOSS LX]

Boss, I absolutely LOVE your car!! I still have yet to see it in person, and I'm sure the pics don't do it any justice. I did get to see the Saleen a couple of times, such as when I stopped by for the bonfire. I just wish I had the knowledge you and everyone who helped with the work have!! I envy people like you with the drive to do stuff like this! Btw, the paint it outragious!!!! By far my favorite color blue. Whats the name of that color???

Thanks man. It is 1998 Ford SVT bright Atlantic blue.

[SmokinRAM114]

Thanks man. It is 1998 Ford SVT bright Atlantic blue.

bullshit! its dodge electric blue:rolf

[BOSS LX]

bullshit! its dodge electric blue:rolf

It is better then VaJJ Red, like your truck! :thumbsup

[SmokinRAM114]

It is better then VaJJ Red, like your truck! :thumbsup

its FLAMEr RED get it straight gaywad:goof:rolf

[BOSS LX]

Car is just about ready for 2010. Just waiting on Vortech to to send me a new blower Monday.

It looks like the belt issues I was having was due to a blowed up head unit. It also explains the lower boost it was making.

I was close to ditching the vortech, but I want to meet my personal goals with this set-up. This will be the last season with belt driven boost.

So back to OTE for it's yearly checkup. I am looking to have Tom make a large belt guard, and fix the dent in my discharge tube caused by a belt. I am sure I will think of more stuff for him to do in the next week.

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/5579/img0049ef.jpg (http://img189.imageshack.us/i/img0049ef.jpg/)

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[Top Fuel Tom]

This will be the last season with belt driven boost.


Switching over to chain drive?:goof :rolf

[SmokinRAM114]

Switching over to chain drive?:goof :rolf

turbo diesel:goof:rolf

[BOSS LX]

Switching over to chain drive?:goof :rolf

We better make that blower guard out of something stronger this time!:rolf

[Top Fuel Tom]

turbo diesel:goof:rolf

You may be half right.

[Yooformula]

OP wanted his build thread brought back up.

[BOSS LX]

OP wanted his build thread brought back up.

Thanks yoo!

[FourEyedFord]

http://img682.imageshack.us/img682/2946/img0045ab.jpg (http://img682.imageshack.us/i/img0045ab.jpg/)

Lots of HP right thurrrr! :headbang



Oh yeah........and the Saleen I guess, lol!

[spooln30]

Has anyone talked or seen Tom as of late. Curious to see how he's doing. My friend rented the shop next door to his shop and I feel bad for him. He's a great guy. Also has mad fab skills!