The Quest for 275 MPH

[FST SNAKE]

Hello everyone, been a while since I posted anything but there have been a lot of updates to getting it prepped to run soon. The engine is back together with new billet crank from Callies, new Callies rods, new custom Wiseco pistons, all new ARP studs top and bottom, lots of machine work to allow it to handle the XXXX WHP we plan to make. If schedule works out with location the attempt can happen before June. I'm really looking forward to looking down that runway soon. Here are some pics from recent days.

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[BoondocSaint]

Awesome would be an understatement. Really look forward to seeing the new results.

 

[FST SNAKE]

Awesome would be an understatement. Really look forward to seeing the new results.

I am so looking forward to this next run, on paper the 275 MPH is very much within reach of the car but I've been doing this a long time and I've seen the smallest issue crush that effort. Hoping for a great day and that I get to report another big speed back to everyone. Thanks to everyone for the support over the years. David

 

[FST SNAKE]

Been forever since I posted anything, but I am closing in on my attempt at 275+ MPH. Blucifer is at Gearhead Fabrication in Jenson Beach FL getting a lot of final modifications for this run. I will start back posting pics, info and of course keep you guys informed once I make the attempt. I'm excited at how close we are to starting it up and eventually getting it on a dyno to tune it and see what it does.

 

[Goggles Pizano]

I think you need more NOS.

Focus on the aero and closing up stuff and taping gaps, look at a full belly pan. Air does interesting stuff and the opposite of what you think it should do unless you know about aero.

 

[FST SNAKE]

Lol is there ever such a thing as too much NOS? Just to be clear the red bottles are fire suppression, so only 2 bottles are for nitrous and they are only used when IATs reach a certain temp. As to aero i hope to put it in a wind tunnel for testing prior to the run but I may run out of time. The car has vertical fins on roof and also on the rear between quarter panel and hatch. The belly pans are similar to OEM but we cover more area. The diffusser is taller, longer and goes slightly past the rear bumper. Aero is definitely a balancing act, downforce makes for a stable ride but every time you add downforce you scrub speed. Attached are a few pics of a template for the roof fins. We will make actual fins from these.

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[BoondocSaint]

How soon are you putting this next run together?

 

[FST SNAKE]

Hope to run late August/early Sept if it all comes together in time. If its after that I dont know the next date we would have access to a runway. Its been a 4 year build and like any vehicle with big HP/torque there is always the possibility of little issues that can come up at the last minute.

 

[GTS Dean]

Still planning on Loring, ME for that?

 

[FST SNAKE]

Yes thats the current plan. Don't have a plan B at the moment so hoping that works out.

 

[FST SNAKE]

Looking at the progress on Monday I'm on the fence as to if we will make it to Maine on time with a car that's been sorted/tested. There are so many custom "one off" parts in this build that engineering and designing everything to work together is tough. We do expect to start it soon, then if everything is good, no leaks or other issues it's onto the dyno for the tuning. Even after we are satisfied with the numbers there is a lot of work still to do. All the body panels have to be put back on, aero parts installed, every nut/bolt has to be tightened/checked and so much more. I won't drive it in Maine unless I have had some seat time in the car. This build is so different than the one I did 252 in that I need time to know how it feels and reacts. We basically have a month and a few days at most to reach that fully assembled and ready to roll if we are going to make Loring Maine, otherwise I will find another option somewhere.

 

[BoondocSaint]

Makes perfect sense man, everything needs to be right and tight to push the limits. When I went 275, I had to...na, I'm just kidding lol. No need to rush to failure or injury. You know this community looks forward to seeing this achievement, even if it takes a little longer to reach. Definitely keep us posted on your progress.

 

[Goggles Pizano]

@FST SNAKE get a paint marker and each bolt, nut you tighten, marker it with the marker. Can also help you see if it loosen up if you draw a line.

 

[FST SNAKE]

Thanks for the suggestions, I defiantly won't attempt 275 without being 100% ready and marking the nuts/bolts is a great idea to do also. We safety wire a lot of what I would consider critical fasteners, I try to avoid as many risks as I can and the ones that I can't I prepare for them as much as possible.

 

[FST SNAKE]

Blucifer progress is continuing, and Gearhead is working toward being able to start it soon. Here are some pictures of the catch can which is located in the rear of the car over the battery box. The Peterson oil tank will be vented into it along with the engine. Keeping it in the rear keeps any oil dumped into the tank that overflows out the catch can vent from getting under the tires.

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[FST SNAKE]

Catch can is completed and read to install and connect all the hoses. It's getting busy in that rear hatch area, and we still have more things to stuff in there. At this point the game plan is to start it, get it on the hub dyno and make sure we have the numbers we planned on.

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[GTS Dean]

What hose sizes - 12 and 16?

 

[FST SNAKE]

Yes, 16s from the Peterson tank and 12s from the engine, it will vent under the car behind the tires just in case we dump a lot of oil. Keeps it out from under the tires.

 

[FST SNAKE]

Here is a picture of the catch can mounted on top of the battery box. It passes thru the floor and out the rear bumper. We have a lot of hoses and piping still to do but at some point it will be back together and running. I'm so looking forward to that day.

 

[GTS Dean]

Beautiful! You lay out your plumbing like I do: Make sure the adapters and end connectors are pointing the hose in the right direction at both ends. There's almost never a question about which hose goes where at reassembly.

 

[BoondocSaint]

That setup looks outstanding. Gives me some serious back to the future vibes. Who'd have guessed, 88mph wasn't actually the number for time travel...it's 275 =)

 

[FST SNAKE]

Thanks Dean and BoondocSaint, I have this OCD thing about symmetry, everything has to have that mirror image of the other side if at all possible. That and I like a very logical layout where everything is easy to service and like you said Dean, you know exactly how it goes back together. Back to the Future plus 200 MPH works for me BoondocSaint, lets see what the final number is and as long as it's over the 252 it gives us more data on what we need to make it past 275+.

 

[FST SNAKE]

Picked up the seats Friday, new Alcantara pads with contrasting blue stitching. Hope to get them installed soon along with the Teamtech harnesses.

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[Goggles Pizano]

Why Alcantara? Alcantara stains when you piss yourself or shit yourself. I recommend depends to protect the seats

 

[FST SNAKE]

Lol, I will keep that advice in mind.

 

[FST SNAKE]

All the hoses are finished to include fuel, nitrous, catch can, intercoolers, pumps, oil lines, scavenge pump, etc. Battery disconnect and cables are connected. Still have all the wiring to complete but it's coming up. ProEFI is helping with the tuning and have already sent the base tune to flash in. I'm excited to have their help with this.

 

[GTS Dean]

Where are the hatches to load the ice? Will you use dry, or water ice? How does the cold side plumbing get from back to front?