Engine first start

Gdogg said:
This is what’s left of that Cummins explosion in the dyno cell. They had it at PRI after that happened, I talked to them and they had made some 2300-2400 HP pulls already and they went to do another pull and at 2200 HP the block left the dyno cell.
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In another lifetime I got to witness some really cool shit at the Ford engine lab in Dearborn MI.
They had a contract with the US Army to test ways to produce extra power in tank engines back then, they were allowed to use anything that burned! And boy did they try EVERYTHING!
I couldn't believe the carnage they had stacked. Must have had 20 engines ready to roll in and swap with the dead stuff. The Army wanted to know what could be used in an emergency to get a tank out of danger.
I also got to see some really cool data, it would show what detonation looked like both with pressure transducers and the speed of the flywheel, really cool stuff.
 
Mike Beck said:
In another lifetime I got to witness some really cool shit at the Ford engine lab in Dearborn MI.
They had a contract with the US Army to test ways to produce extra power in tank engines back then, they were allowed to use anything that burned! And boy did they try EVERYTHING!
I couldn't believe the carnage they had stacked. Must have had 20 engines ready to roll in and swap with the dead stuff. The Army wanted to know what could be used in an emergency to get a tank out of danger.
I also got to see some really cool data, it would show what detonation looked like both with pressure transducers and the speed of the flywheel, really cool stuff.
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Sooo do i need to start the thread for you on this, or are you going to do it 🤣

Sounds fascinating
 
89 Fox 351 said:
Well i don't expect the thing to fire honestly, and if it does i expect it to either shake, shudder, run like shit, or break something because like i stated, 3 builders, and none gave a shit, just wanted my money.

So I'll see you on the 15th 🤣
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Was there a problem with the last builder ?
 
This should be good. Be prepared to have the shakes once it fires up. Your anticipation level is through the roof here.
 
89 Fox 351 said:
66 hours.

Bangr and mitch made me wait an extra day. They know when something goes wrong, being there in person to point and laugh is going to be a great story of LS swaps and pride flags
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Are they at least bringing a junkyard LS with them?
 
Boosted Bullet said:
Pretty awesome Mitch and Banger are able to stop by. Got plates on the car? Could be going for a drive soon,
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I'll hang some nice China on the bumper.

Get it?

Plates....

Anyways, no driveshaft yet. Once i order the driveshaft my warranty begins on the transmission so I've put it off until i hear it fire up.

I can't sleep. This has been a 15 year itch and I'm just so ready to sit behind the wheel and push that button.
 
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