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Thread: Intro and Update: Slugmobile and Mean Mini! (long read, but worth it)

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    Re: Intro and Update: Slugmobile and Mean Mini! (long read, but worth it)

    Quote Originally Posted by Vigo View Post
    Huh, i never thought to bolt an engine to the stand sideways like that. Good idea, Younger Alan!

    Thanks for posting up these old pics, Gary D. I wish more stuff from the older days was still alive on the internet. There's a lot of enthusiast history with these cars that never made it into the 'digital age'.
    A lot of pictures are on my website, I should update it with all the stuff I have been scanning in.


    Working on clearing the decks.

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    Re: Intro and Update: Slugmobile and Mean Mini! (long read, but worth it)

    [QUOTE=Vigo;1070953]Huh, i never thought to bolt an engine to the stand sideways like that. Good idea, Younger Alan!


    Alan's a pretty fart smeller, I mean smart fellar!

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    Re: Intro and Update: Slugmobile and Mean Mini! (long read, but worth it)

    Ok, have a MeanMini update to share. After a long slumber and being apart about 2 years, she was started again for the first time on the new motor!
    The report i heard from Dr. Slowe was that she "sounded real good". And knowing Brian, that is very good!
    There are still some items to button up but he expects to have her running around very soon for his checkouts.
    I need to arrange a pickup date, likely end of this month (March ) or fist week in April.

    I can't wait to share new as-built pics with you when i get her back. I'll also have a few items i need to do when she's home, but for the most part she will be ready for duty.
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    '89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
    MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
    and other cars, trucks and motorcycles
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    Re: Intro and Update: Slugmobile and Mean Mini! (long read, but worth it)

    Here's a short video of Mini alive again at Brian's shop.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESdaOC-5Nrg&sns=em
    Wayne H.

    '91 Dodge Spirit ES 2.5L turbo 5spd
    '05 PT GT 2.4T HO autostick (RIP)
    '89 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5L turbo auto, "Slugmobile" yes, THE Slugmobile!
    '89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
    MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
    and other cars, trucks and motorcycles
    https://www.youtube.com/user/SlugmobileMeanMini

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    Re: Intro and Update: Slugmobile and Mean Mini! (long read, but worth it)

    She sounds so good! Man, it doesn't even have the typical "clatter" under the hood while it's running...from the injectors or lifters or anything! That's impressive for sure!

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    Re: Intro and Update: Slugmobile and Mean Mini! (long read, but worth it)

    I'm sure Brian's workmanship has alot to do with it!
    Looking forward to hearing it in person, that's for sure!
    Injectors are TrickFlow 1000cc, lifters are PT ones, pistons are JE.
    Wayne H.

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    '05 PT GT 2.4T HO autostick (RIP)
    '89 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5L turbo auto, "Slugmobile" yes, THE Slugmobile!
    '89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
    MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
    and other cars, trucks and motorcycles
    https://www.youtube.com/user/SlugmobileMeanMini

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    Re: Intro and Update: Slugmobile and Mean Mini! (long read, but worth it)

    PT lifters make these cars run so quiet.

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    Re: Intro and Update: Slugmobile and Mean Mini! (long read, but worth it)

    and I bet they injectors are barely lifting the plunger at idle, instead of going full travel... Which probably leaves the PCV valve to worry him with how loud it seems now, tacticcatack, ticcatacktic... WASSAT????
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    Re: Intro and Update: Slugmobile and Mean Mini! (long read, but worth it)

    Great job Wayne and Brian!

    It sounds "Mean" which was expected.

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    Re: Intro and Update: Slugmobile and Mean Mini! (long read, but worth it)

    Sweet!
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    Re: Intro and Update: Slugmobile and Mean Mini! (long read, but worth it)

    Train ticket purchased for picking up MeanMini the weekend after Easter!
    Can't wait to see all of Brian's hard work in person!
    Will have to try out a cal update also, since there were some changes since the cal was written.

    Not sure if I'll stay the night local, or if I'll make a push to get part-way home that night.
    Wayne H.

    '91 Dodge Spirit ES 2.5L turbo 5spd
    '05 PT GT 2.4T HO autostick (RIP)
    '89 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5L turbo auto, "Slugmobile" yes, THE Slugmobile!
    '89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
    MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
    and other cars, trucks and motorcycles
    https://www.youtube.com/user/SlugmobileMeanMini

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    Re: Intro and Update: Slugmobile and Mean Mini! (long read, but worth it)

    Tomorrow is the big day!
    Will see the new and improved MeanMini. I'll try to get some new pics of the goodness tomorrow evening.
    Wayne H.

    '91 Dodge Spirit ES 2.5L turbo 5spd
    '05 PT GT 2.4T HO autostick (RIP)
    '89 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5L turbo auto, "Slugmobile" yes, THE Slugmobile!
    '89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
    MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
    and other cars, trucks and motorcycles
    https://www.youtube.com/user/SlugmobileMeanMini

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    Re: Intro and Update: Slugmobile and Mean Mini! (long read, but worth it)

    Any close up pictures of the crabs on the slug? Looks interesting

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    Re: Intro and Update: Slugmobile and Mean Mini! (long read, but worth it)

    Quote Originally Posted by EaZyE426 View Post
    Any close up pictures of the crabs on the slug? Looks interesting
    I didn't see this earlier, i'll get a good pic tomorrow for you.
    Wayne H.

    '91 Dodge Spirit ES 2.5L turbo 5spd
    '05 PT GT 2.4T HO autostick (RIP)
    '89 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5L turbo auto, "Slugmobile" yes, THE Slugmobile!
    '89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
    MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
    and other cars, trucks and motorcycles
    https://www.youtube.com/user/SlugmobileMeanMini

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    Re: Intro and Update: Slugmobile and Mean Mini! (long read, but worth it)

    Quote Originally Posted by wheming View Post
    Here's a short video of Mini alive again at Brian's shop.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESdaOC-5Nrg&sns=em
    looks and sounds awesome, cant wait to see that thing blast off

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    Re: Intro and Update: Slugmobile and Mean Mini! (long read, but worth it)

    Quote Originally Posted by EaZyE426 View Post
    Any close up pictures of the crabs on the slug? Looks interesting
    Here are Slug's wheels. 6.5" custom crabs.
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    Wayne H.

    '91 Dodge Spirit ES 2.5L turbo 5spd
    '05 PT GT 2.4T HO autostick (RIP)
    '89 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5L turbo auto, "Slugmobile" yes, THE Slugmobile!
    '89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
    MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
    and other cars, trucks and motorcycles
    https://www.youtube.com/user/SlugmobileMeanMini

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    Re: Intro and Update: Slugmobile and Mean Mini! (long read, but worth it)

    So how is mean mini?

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    Re: Intro and Update: Slugmobile and Mean Mini! (long read, but worth it)

    Is that BMF intake hiding back there?

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    Re: Intro and Update: Slugmobile and Mean Mini! (long read, but worth it)

    no that's a Lengel Plenum on a 2 piece.

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    Re: Intro and Update: Slugmobile and Mean Mini! (long read, but worth it)

    Quote Originally Posted by Keito View Post
    Is that BMF intake hiding back there?
    Here's a better pic of MeanMini's new engine. Its a bit dark though. Click image for larger version. 

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    Wayne H.

    '91 Dodge Spirit ES 2.5L turbo 5spd
    '05 PT GT 2.4T HO autostick (RIP)
    '89 Plymouth Acclaim 2.5L turbo auto, "Slugmobile" yes, THE Slugmobile!
    '89 Dodge Caravan SE 2.5L turbo auto, "Mean Mini" yes, Gus' Mean Mini! (Current best 11.699 @ 114.43 mph! - Oct 15th, 2022 Cecil County Dragway, MD)
    MeanMini dragracing videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...URZLB1RxGYF6vw
    and other cars, trucks and motorcycles
    https://www.youtube.com/user/SlugmobileMeanMini

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