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Dyno Time!

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Old Feb 17, 2016 | 10:27 PM
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I finally had time to get the car on the Dyno.

I took it to Under Pressure Performance, here in Colorado Springs. They specialize in custom turbo installations, but can tune almost anything



My goal was NOT maximum power. I didn't give them a power goal - the parts are going to make what the parts are going to make. I wanted good power, with a flat torque curve, and conservative enough to last just about forever. They did a pretty good job; 418hp, 405 ft/lbs.



More details can be found here: Engine Basics and Selection ? Racing the Exocet
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 08:12 AM
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.boB those are really good numbers. Looking at the graph it should be a really smooth engine.
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 08:14 AM
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That should get it around the track and most things ON the track as well!

Congrats!
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 12:02 PM
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Jeezus. That thing must be so much fun. What does it weigh?
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 01:00 PM
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I haven't had it on the scale yet (soon). But I expect to be around 1700 pounds or so. It won't be the fastest car on the track - it would need a better driver for that. But it should be a real hoot to drive.
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Old Feb 18, 2016 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by .boB
But it should be a real hoot to drive.
LOL always the master of understatement! Congrats on a truly fine build and thanks for all the posts along the way!
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 08:12 AM
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That's awesome. Congrats man!
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Old Feb 19, 2016 | 08:27 AM
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Thanx, all. I can't wait to get it out on the track in a few weeks.
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