In fact, it should be ready for break-in next week. Basically all that’s left is installing the exhaust and methanol injection system - which will be turned off until the engine and clutch are broken in. I contacted JHM about the tune last night - and am waiting to find out how to proceed. I can surely download/upload the high performance tune myself from that point on. Velocity Factor took a long time to get started but once they got into the groove, they worked quickly. I have a good feeling about my build. I think they did good.
Ultimately, I’m hoping to have 600 horsepower at the crank when all is said and done. I still have some upper engine work to do - but I’ll get there. I’d also like to have a rebuilt transmission installed as it’s got 105,000 miles on it.
Am I going to run the car at Palm Beach International Raceway? Yes. Just give me some time. As mentioned elsewhere, I’m a luxury car kind of guy. My only experience with a manual transmission was driving this car home 1300 miles - and that was over six months ago. I’m going to need some time to get the hang of it enough to drag race but it won’t take long. I’m not embarrassed about getting crappy numbers at the track - as long as they improve over time. I’ll have somebody who can actually race a manual give it a shot before I do. I’m going to GUESS this will happen some time in November - with somebody I trust to drive my car.
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