Laser XE coming back

[85boostbox]

Its fuel injected, but with ITB's,

He is talking about the 500 c.i. motor simon:thumbup:

[Warren Stramer]

That is awesome! Question...DIS, but not fuel injected? Some sort of class regulation or something? I know carbs are still very much capable of making great power, ad if tuned correctly can also be alright economy wise (not like economy was a first thought with a 500ci big block), but it just makes sense to me that if you go through the effort of DIS, the EFI should be right there too.

Either way, that thing is beautiful and will make enough power that it'll be hazardous to persons with pacemakers, small children, and women that are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant.

Customer insisted on carb so he would not have to tune with computer. I insisted on having NO distributor. It was his money so he got it his way with the carb. The Electromotive DI is run and tuned with a small control module.
Planning to dyno it before delivery, should make about 650HP. It is actually pretty mild as it is strickly for the street.

[turbovanman²]

He is talking about the 500 c.i. motor simon:thumbup:

When the hell did we switch engines?

Ok, I see now, when did that post sneak in there,

[Reaper1]

Customer insisted on carb so he would not have to tune with computer. I insisted on having NO distributor. It was his money so he got it his way with the carb. The Electromotive DI is run and tuned with a small control module.
Planning to dyno it before delivery, should make about 650HP. It is actually pretty mild as it is strickly for the street.

Nice! Very understandable. Customer is always right! 650 isn't bad...it'll make that, probably more in torque, so it'll be perfect for a street brawler! Big block, baby!!! There's not much like it!!!

[cordes]

Wow, that would be incredible on the street. Dare I ask what kind of gas mileage he'll get?

[chilort]

Wow, that would be incredible on the street. Dare I ask what kind of gas mileage he'll get?

Very similar to boost. More boost = more fuel. More cubes = more fuel. I've gotten into the low teens on a 440 but that was before nice exhaust and high flow heads.

The smart --- answer is to say, "if you have to ask, you cannot afford it."

[Reaper1]

It'll most likely be gallons per mile, but hey, it'll do it REALLY quick!

[Force Fed Mopar]

NRE built a 750hp 572 BBC with a carb that gets 21mpg in a daily driven '67 Impala with a 6-spd. Just saying...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zr1CSW9daJM

[Reaper1]

With the newer technology of the newer carbs, tuned correctly and double overdrive of a 6-speed...that doesn't surprise me.

[BadAssPerformance]

I'm going to keep plugging away, trying to be ready. I've always wanted to run at Indy. Hope to be done, but will be down to the wire. I really got behind waiting for my crank, and finding a good block, but I will not rush it or cut any corners.

Understood. If there is anything you need or any way I can help, let me know.

[Warren Stramer]

New block assembly finally going together Coolant feed in rear just above top surface of HardBlok.
Surface ground and lapped deck surface to mirror finish for MLS gasket.
Will post more as I find time.

[cordes]

Jon Trotter doesn't think that the color in the interior of the engine even matches the car. He's a bit disappointed.

Seriously though, is that paint, or a coating or some proprietary deal? That looks great. What is going on with those AN fittings?

[Warren Stramer]

The coating is electric motor winding varnish (Glyptal) for sealing and oil drain back. AN fittings are for coolant feed between the top surface of block fill and underside of deck back near exhaust ports. Main coolant feed is through the cyl. head soft plug under the timing sprocket through the head end to end.
Will make more sense when I post more pics.

[Reaper1]

Looks very nice! I like it!

[BadAssPerformance]

Absolutely beautiful Warren! cannot wait to see this thing run!

[GLHS60]

WOW!! That only took 1 minute for you to post pictures after I made my request.

Thanks
Randy

[2.216VTurbo]

Wow, the 100's of hours you've put into that build sure show It's almost to shame to seal it all up and hide it with an oil pan

[Warren Stramer]

Absolutely beautiful Warren! cannot wait to see this thing run!

I cant wait myself. I just got the block back last week. Everything seems to take longer than planned.

[Wastelands Warrior]

I just finished reading all 34 pages of this thread, and cannot come up with words to describe the talent, brains, and workmanship that has gone into this car!!!!!! WOWSA!!!!!!

[glhs875]

Wow, other than a complete redesign of the engine,things are being taken to the max! I'am VERY impressed with your car and engine build Warren!!! And I'am not easily impressed at all!!!