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Flats Man
01-15-2006, 10:50 PM
Well the truck is loaded up and I am heading out in the morning! I have 1/2 inch of rear suspension travel to work with so I will be taking it slower than normal.
http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/medium/January06_085.jpg
The truck contains a Lightning 8.8 rear end, thanks to Ivanhoe Farms! Thanks bud! The rear will go into another project at the shop. I have a 351 block less crank and pistons, many misc Gen 1 parts, and a complete turbo system including exhaust! I have 2 inch drop shackles in the back and I should have reinstalled the stock ones for this trip.
http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/medium/January06_087.jpg
I plan to have the truck ready for Lightning Fest 2006 and to drive it to Kansas City and meet up with the Talon Club. Wish me luck!
Silver_2000
01-16-2006, 12:28 AM
Have a safe trip ...
Doug
my2002lightning
01-16-2006, 01:55 AM
Fred,
It was good to visit with you this afternoon at 75/Legacy and to check-out that Gen. I Monster with that bed-full of go-fast-goodies.
Have a safe journey to FL.:tu:
Ronald
Flats Man
01-16-2006, 08:25 AM
Thanks Guys, I found this picture of the normal ride height of the rear suspension!
http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/medium/624October_006.jpg
Good thing it is a Ford!
http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/medium/January06_085.jpg
Flats Man
01-17-2006, 09:17 PM
Made the trip home safely! I got between 12.5 and 13.5 miles per gallon on a very heavly loaded truck. I am changing to an Edelbrock EFI spider lower and a Wilson upper with 42 lb injectors and a tune and I will get a Dyno to get you Guys some N/A numbers! It is strong!
Mark #2
01-17-2006, 09:44 PM
Made the trip home safely! I got between 12.5 and 13.5 miles per gallon on a very heavly loaded truck. I am changing to an Edelbrock EFI spider lower and a Wilson upper with 42 lb injectors and a tune and I will get a Dyno to get you Guys some N/A numbers! It is strong!
Glad you made it safely, how many times a year do you do this trip?
You were a "long haul" guy to Narita correct?, so I guess that is where the commonality is, so no big deal.:d
BC Lightning
01-17-2006, 11:23 PM
Made the trip home safely! I got between 12.5 and 13.5 miles per gallon on a very heavly loaded truck. I am changing to an Edelbrock EFI spider lower and a Wilson upper with 42 lb injectors and a tune and I will get a Dyno to get you Guys some N/A numbers! It is strong!
I cant wait till numbers with the turbo :D
Flats Man
01-25-2006, 05:42 PM
Well the Victor Junior EFI came in and I mounted a Wilson Elbow on it with a 90 MM TB. The Turbo cam has been ordered and as soon as it comes in, I will install this intake system along with the turbo cam and I will be on my way with the turbo install. Right now, I have the 42 lb injectors installed and the truck is running very nicely! I will get a dyno with this set up and the GT 40 lower and post the results soon. I expect to lose some torque and maybe HP with the N/A Edelbrock EFI and turbo Cam.
That is the latest on Bluto!
http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/medium/MVC-023F1.JPG
Sixpipes
01-29-2006, 01:28 PM
http://www.svtgalleries.net/gallery/data/500/MVC-025F1.JPG
I like this shot better. That set up looks pretty tall. Will it fit with a stock hood? :tu:
Flats Man
01-29-2006, 07:32 PM
I have a Cervinis Ram Air hood and it should fit under it. I am going to do some measuring tomorrow and find out for sure. I will be removing my front tank this week and will be getting the rear tank sumped.
Where is Indian Rocks Beach? Is it somewhere near Vero or Melbourne?
Mika(grew up in West Palm Beach)
Flats Man
02-07-2006, 07:32 AM
Indian Rocks Beach is located West of Tampa and North of St. Petersburg. It is the Western most point of land in Florida. As in closest to Texas!
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Silver_2000
02-07-2006, 08:26 AM
Indian Rocks Beach is located West of Tampa and North of St. Petersburg. It is the Western most point of land in Florida. As in closest to Texas!
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You mean the most western point of land of south florida ??
Flats Man
02-07-2006, 09:56 AM
Yes Sir, that is what I meant to say! lol We don't count anything North of us as Florida
Silver_2000
02-07-2006, 10:57 AM
Yes Sir, that is what I meant to say! lol We don't count anything North of us as Florida
lol
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