69 gtx

[HYRDGOON]

Must be gettin amp'd about bringing that monster Home! I'm guessing you have a weekend project ahead of you now!!

Gotta echo what everyone else is saying too... the overall look and color are just spot on.

 

[69 GTX]

Thanks Goon!!! I'm afraid I'll have to resist getting it in right away. Need to get the torque convertor ordered. Plus I want to get the brakelines, fuel lines, & electric harnesses in the front end first so will be a while. But having the engine there where I can see it will get me super motivated! Can't wait. I decided to leave today right after work to head for Jims. Big blizzard coming and I want to beat it. I won't care if I get snowed in at Jims. T minus 6 hours and counting till take off. Looks like about a 19 hour drive (1300 miles).

 

[HYRDGOON]

Man that's a long haul! Safe travels!!

 

[69 GTX]

Thanks, I like these trips. I like to see how good of time I can make. Usually I can average about the speed limit for the entire trip if I don't have bad weather. If I run 4-5 mph over the limit the law will leave me alone. I stick the gas nozzle in the tank, go pee & grab a snack and hit the road. I can usually keep my pit stops under 15 minutes. The King would be proud!

 

[HYRDGOON]

LOL I can relate... I drive a LOT for work. By a lot I mean my company car has 132,000km (82,000 miles on it)... It's a 2015!

Same rules apply here there is a safe zone above the speed limit and I hang right around there usually on cruise if I can.

MY GPS SAYS ESTIMATED TIME OF ARRIVAL.... I SEE TIME TO BEAT!

 

[69 GTX]

Exactly, qualifying time to beat!

 

[Hemirunner]

You're gonna have a good time time chatting with Jim and Cody. They're awealth of knowledge!

 

[HYRDGOON]

Been meaning to ask too what hinges you are using with the glass hood, Hope the trip is going well!

 

[IQ52]

Well he did make it here to Idaho safely. Made back-to-back pulls of 590 hp and 589 hp and then pulled to 6200 rpm where it was still making over 580 HP.

 

[Hemirunner]

Very nice!

 

[Redcreekauto]

Just read through this thread. Amazing work. The amount of talent here proves that anything can be rebuilt better then new! I can't wait to see more photos.

 

[69 GTX]

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Thanks Red!
It was great to finally meet Jim & Cody. They're super people. We made 2 pulls of 589 & 590hp. Jim had the 440 jetted for my alt. of 900 ft. His alt. is 4980 ft. so it was jetted 2 jet sizes bigger than needed. For a AF ratio of 9.75. It should be at 12.5-13 for max hp. So I'm sure it was 600hp +. I did find that you need to correct 1 jet size for every 2000 feet. I'll be installing O2 sensors on both banks to get it tuned to a razors edge.

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I have a dyno pull video but I'm not smart enough to get it uploaded. Boy oh boy does it sound good at 5500-6000 rpm!

 

[IQ52]

The plug readings indicate that it is somewhat leaner than 9.75 even though that is what the O2 sensors were saying. But anyway........here it is on the dyno.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YI36YJLu7VI&feature=youtu.be

 

[HT413]

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I was thinking of copying the washer button and putting right next to it on switch panel.

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The overdrive button that is.

Might be cool to source a switch panel from a convertible. That way you could use the convertible top button for your OD.

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Thanks Red!
It was great to finally meet Jim & Cody. They're super people. We made 2 pulls of 589 & 590hp. Jim had the 440 jetted for my alt. of 900 ft. His alt. is 4980 ft. so it was jetted 2 jet sizes bigger than needed. For a AF ratio of 9.75. It should be at 12.5-13 for max hp. So I'm sure it was 600hp +. I did find that you need to correct 1 jet size for every 2000 feet. I'll be installing O2 sensors on both banks to get it tuned to a razors edge.

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I have a dyno pull video but I'm not smart enough to get it uploaded. Boy oh boy does it sound good at 5500-6000 rpm!

Man you're gonna love that motor! Jim has that stock stroke 440 out producing a lot of guys' strokers.

 

[69 GTX]

That's what I was wanting to do HT. I like doing more with less. Good idea on the button I'll look into it.

 

[pwtjr]

Very nice. Congrats. Are those 1 7/8 or 2 inch TTI's ? I had Hooker 1 7/8 on my car but they don't jive with the Trick Flows angle plugs. I know I am buying TTI's but am torn between sizes. I will be curious how yours fit if you don't mind posting a review when you get to that stage.
Thanks again for the great thread.
Amazing job man!

 

[Derwud]

I am torn between the TTI's and Doug's 2 inch headers.

 

[HYRDGOON]

Not to hijack but I have the Doug's 2" fitment and appearance are excellent and substantially cheaper than TTI. Save some money

 

[69 GTX]

PW mine are the 1 7/8 ceramic with thermal barrier on inside. Jim said the 1 7/8 would be fine to 600hp with a little more tq. The 2.0 would have a little more top end HP over 600. I have also read that the 2.0 have more clearance issues.

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Also the TTIs look to have better starter access.

 

[Derwud]

But the sound of 2 inch headers, OH BABY!!!

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Going to see what kind of deal TTI has at Spring Fling...