Bruce's Secret Weapon - Page 8

ac427cobra · 05-08-2009, 12:27 AM

Thanks to the hard work and creativity of Marv from C and M Performance, the car came to life tonight!

(thanks Buddy!)

Tomorrow it gets the dyno treatment and hopefully I can get it out of Marv's hair on Saturday so he doesn't have to look at it anymore. I'm starting to test Marv's patience I think!

It looks good and sounds good! Can't wait to drive it!

steve121 · 05-08-2009, 06:58 AM

The car looks great, I can't wait to see some action videos.
Is it sponsored by Miller High Life? I noticed some cans and empty cases in the background.

Yellow Iron · 05-08-2009, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by steve121

The car looks great, I can't wait to see some action videos.
Is it sponsored by Miller High Life? I noticed some cans and empty cases in the background.

At this point in this project, the Miller products are mandatory for my sanity

1995COBRA-R · 05-08-2009, 08:00 AM

I see the race required blow-by system, but what is that oiling system going into the front of the valve covers? Is it dry or wet sump?

I assume the pulley on the right is for power steering? Nice looking block and engine. Be sure and post up some more pictures when you pick up the car. When is its first test session?

brkntrxn · 05-08-2009, 10:13 AM

Very nice, Bruce. Bring it down to VIR soon!!!

-Kevin

ac427cobra · 05-08-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellow Iron

At this point in this project, the Miller products are mandatory for my sanity

I think I owe you more beer!

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Originally Posted by 1995COBRA-R

I see the race required blow-by system, but what is that oiling system going into the front of the valve covers? Is it dry or wet sump?

I assume the pulley on the right is for power steering? Nice looking block and engine. Be sure and post up some more pictures when you pick up the car. When is its first test session?

Doc:

The additional oil lines in the valve covers are for the valve train. It's a wet sump.

Pulley on the driver's side is power steering.

It's going to Auto-Bahn in seven days!!

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Originally Posted by brkntrxn

Very nice, Bruce. Bring it down to VIR soon!!!

-Kevin

Kevin:

It will be a while before I get to VIR with his car!

PETSNKE · 05-09-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by ac427cobra

It's going to Auto-Bahn in seven days!!

I'll have to stop by to check this beast of yours out Bruce, looks like you guys put alot of hard work into it

ON D BIT · 05-09-2009, 11:42 AM

whats the dyno and weight numbers?

1995COBRA-R · 05-10-2009, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Yellow Iron

At this point in this project, the Miller products are mandatory for my sanity

When my engine builder feels any stress, he just adds 10% to my bill.

That car has enough rollbar caging to pass a Nascar inspection. You'll also never suffer from any shock tower deflection.

Will the engine require 113 octane fuel? How much titanium is in the valve train?

Yellow Iron · 05-10-2009, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by 1995COBRA-R

When my engine builder feels any stress, he just adds 10% to my bill.

I like that idea. I'll have to remember that for the future

ac427cobra · 05-10-2009, 07:37 PM

Some of you may have heard about this, but for those of you that haven't, Marv's employee Jonathan was killed in a motorcycle accident on Friday night. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.

I've already told Marv I will start prepping the Shelby for the event as he has much more important issues to deal with now.

BlackBolt9 · 05-10-2009, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ac427cobra

Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time.

More thought and prayers from over here as well.

SVO Ryan · 05-11-2009, 12:21 AM

Looks good Bruce, but I figured you guys drank Milwaukee's Best up there?

Sorry to hear about Marv's loss, that's why I've always stayed away from bikes.

Cobra R Man · 05-11-2009, 12:41 AM

QUOTE [Sorry to hear about Marv's loss, that's why I've always stayed away from bikes.]

Ditto here.

svttim · 06-07-2009, 10:34 AM

Any new pic Bruce. I know Marv has been extreemly busy. As you said earlier in this thread, having it done right is worth waiting for.

ac427cobra · 06-07-2009, 11:39 AM

Tim:

Marv called me yesterday and after re-doing the wiring the beast came to life.

We hope to dyno the car Wednesday!

svttim · 06-07-2009, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ac427cobra

Tim:

Marv called me yesterday and after re-doing the wiring the beast came to life.

We hope to dyno the car Wednesday!

Damn, I have a doctors apt or I would make the trip!

BlackBolt9 · 06-07-2009, 08:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ac427cobra

Tim:

Marv called me yesterday and after re-doing the wiring the beast came to life.

We hope to dyno the car Wednesday!

Will we see some real graphs or just BS numbers you throw out again?

Glad to hear you are going to have her running soon! I can't wait to see some on track video

ac427cobra · 06-07-2009, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackBolt9

Will we see some real graphs or just BS numbers you throw out again?

Glad to hear you are going to have her running soon! I can't wait to see some on track video

We are hoping she can crack the 300 RWHP barrier!

I've got the camera mount almost ready to go!

svttim · 06-08-2009, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ac427cobra

We are hoping she can crack the 600 RWHP barrier!

I've got the camera mount almost ready to go!

Still a little short??

ac427cobra · 06-12-2009, 10:28 PM

Well, the car finally left the friendly confines of C&M Performance on Wednesday night. There may be a few people that possibly left their graves in neighboring cemeteries that night.

Holy crap! I already ordered mufflers for the car!

Power was choked down quite a bit from the exhaust system we were forced to use. Which is ok. It's going to take me a while to re-learn how to drive all over again! In the not too distant future I will be taking the car in for custom 1-7/8" LT's with a custom boomtube side exit exhaust. Not sure if I can make that happen or not this Summer. We'll see.

The car makes more HP than my R. I'm guessing the exhaust is choking the power down about 50 hp. Possibly more if that's even possible?

The car should be 2,900# with my fat butt in it and full of fuel. Which aint bad for a Mustang. I'll be scaling the car possibly next week.

I signed up to instruct at the Windy City BMW event at Gingerman at the end of the month to shake the car down. Instructors have the track all day Friday so I should have some quality time to get used to the car. Marv says I'm going to hate the clutch!

My Steeda rear wing should be coming from Rehagen pretty soon. I think I will need that for RA in August.

I already know Mike is going to kick my ass but I'm OK with a C6-R kicking my ass in a lowly Mustang!

This is going to be a work in progress!

Vids to come! Stay tuned!

YouTube - Secret Weapon Dyno

Powershift03 · 06-13-2009, 01:11 AM

TOO cool, Bruce. I can't wait to see some track footage of that beast!

Fenah · 06-13-2009, 01:27 AM

Wow, They will intermediate ANY Corvette. Cant wait to see this car in action! That el show all those Mustang haters who's boss! Cant wait for the vids.

VENM · 06-13-2009, 11:54 AM

Looking good Bruce

I'll bring my ear protection

b4409 · 06-14-2009, 01:31 AM

Nice. I'm googling "custom ear plugs" now

Hope it runs good right out of the box for you.