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By Glen Henderson - 15 Years Ago
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Ted I checked out the EMC site last night and see that you have a dyno time confirmed. Just wondering what the expressions will be when you uncrate that mystery "SCRUB" motor. Good luck and have a safe trip.
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By grovedawg - 15 Years Ago
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Good luck Ted!
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By Ted - 15 Years Ago
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Glen. You’ve got sharp eyes in spotting the Y entry in that run schedule. When the engine is uncrated, the Thunderbird covers I plan on using will be the first indication that not all is as originally submitted in the entry form. Using a different engine than listed on the entry is still legal as long as the engine actually being run still fits the rules so I'm covered from that standpoint. Although this years Y entry is likely not going to be a top place contender, it’s definitely much stronger this year with the aluminum heads than with the oem iron heads used in last years combination. But regardless, I’m looking for this years Y combination to be much higher up in the scoring than last year. With a considerable amount of dyno time available this year, I was able to tweak on the tuneup and concentrate on the 2500-3000 rpm range heavily and work on getting the score higher in this area. I've sacrificed some of the top end numbers to help the overall score for this year. Plans are to run the engine one last time on Thursday morning to try out one more idea that Geoff Mummert (John’s son) has suggested. I’ll add that Geoff has been extremely helpful this year on ideas and suggestions that have helped to fine tune the combination with the aluminum heads. Thanks again Geoff.
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By John Mummert - 15 Years Ago
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Ted, thank you for the kind comments. I'm sure Geoff will appreciate them. Unfortunately, Jerry didn't make it into the contest so Ted will will be our lone representative. Ted has worked tirelessly on his combination and we believe a lot of competitors with "more modern" engines will go home with their tails between their legs. Best of luck Ted and do us proud!
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By John Mummert - 15 Years Ago
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Jerry Christenson was called this morning by the Engine Master folks and offered a spot. Although he had given up on making the contest Jerry accepted and is proceeding with renewed enthusiasm. All he has to do is assemble the engine, dyno test and tune it and get it to Ohio by Tuesday morning. In his words, "No Problem".
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By MoonShadow - 15 Years Ago
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Just think how far we have come in a couple of years! From fighting to justify the mushroom lifters and get any Y-block into the contest to them actually calling for another one to add to the list! Great work Ted, Jerry and all included. I think they may be waking up. Take a VCR of the shootout and play it constantly in the break room . Anybody have a video of the record run? Chuck in NH
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By charliemccraney - 15 Years Ago
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This is going to be excellent!
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By bird55 - 15 Years Ago
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just can't keep from adding a comment.
This is going to be great. And I've said it before "not bad for a long forgotten engine"
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By speedpro56 - 15 Years Ago
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EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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By Daniel Jessup - 15 Years Ago
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What was it that Hannibal said on the "A-team"? I just love it when a plan comes together...
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By mctim64 - 15 Years Ago
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Good luck guys! Just talked to Ted this morning and EMC was all he wanted to talk about, you can tell what's on his mind.
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By Glen Henderson - 15 Years Ago
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Glad to hear that Jerry made it in, I'm sure that RB will jump in to help. Great stuff!
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By Hoosier Hurricane - 15 Years Ago
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Go get 'em, Ted and Jerry. Embarass those scrubs.
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By Y block Billy - 15 Years Ago
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Wow! Great news! I second Hoosiers comment!
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By unibodyboy - 15 Years Ago
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http://imgup-lb.automotive.com:8080/f/34594902/1009em_emc_dyno_run_schedule_09_24_10.pdf
They seem to have made a mistake, it says your entry is a scrub! AHHHHH!Moderator edit: Added space to link to make it functional.
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By Y block Billy - 15 Years Ago
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Uni, you didn't know Ted defected on us?
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By John Mummert - 15 Years Ago
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From looking at the EMC website it looks like 3 small block scrubs ran today. 2 puked on the dyno and the 3rd was a substitute for one that puked on the contestants dyno so they brought a 2bbl 355cu in from their bomber stock roundy round car. Barry Robotnic is in the lead so far with an FE FORD, 2nd BB scrub, 3rd Boss 429 FORD. Scores are much lower than last year. Ted's numbers are looking good if all goes well when his turn comes up.
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By charliemccraney - 15 Years Ago
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If the rest of the week is like this, we have an excellent chance. I wonder what is with all of the detonation problems. It seems like most of the engines that ran yesterday experienced detonation to some degree.
Based on last years score, the improvements this year, and the lower rpm range, I guess that Ted's Y should score at least 2150, but I wouldn't be surprised if it does better.
If they simply finish, the Ys are guaranteed 36th and 37th postions!
Which day will Jerry's run?
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By marvh - 15 Years Ago
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Here is a link for the ones who want to follow the trail. Just click on the Monday results and each day afterwards to see what has happened.
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/index.html
Teds schedule is 2:30 EDT this afternoon Team #23 by the list schedule page.
Best to you Ted's and Gerry's teams.
Let everyone know what a y-block sounds like when it "gets on the pipe".
marv
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By charliemccraney - 15 Years Ago
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2205! It looks like that puts it at 5th overall, so far. Excellent. That guarantees 25th out of 40. The way these other engines are scoring, I'll guess it'll finish in the top 15!
Great work, Ted and crew!
http://www.popularhotrodding.com/enginemasters/challenge/2010/1010em_2010_amsoil_engine_masters_challenge_tuesday_updates/index.html
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By jepito - 15 Years Ago
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This should be great P.R. for the new heads. looks like all the work is paying off
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By mctim64 - 15 Years Ago
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Good news!
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By BFOOTER03 - 15 Years Ago
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Great job guys. I had to post the picture as it is a thing of beauty. 
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By Doug T - 15 Years Ago
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This is the typo from the EMC organizer's schedule TEAM # 23 1:45 pm 2:30 pm THE CAR SHOP OF TEMPLE, KILLEEN, TX Chevy- Ted Eaton Is this annoying or What!!
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By charliemccraney - 15 Years Ago
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It's because The Car Shop of Temple was going to enter a Chevy. They didn't know a Y was taking it's place.
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By marvh - 15 Years Ago
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(quote) This is the typo from the EMC organizer's schedule
TEAM # 23
1:45 pm 2:30 pm
THE CAR SHOP OF TEMPLE, KILLEEN, TX
Chevy- Ted Eaton
Is this annoying or What!!
To read about it click on the link or copy and paste if it won't work,
http://www.tcsauto.com/node/1419
then click on Car shop News
then click on AMS Oil Engine Masters Challenge
marv
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By YellowWing - 15 Years Ago
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I see the Y is now #8 out of 26 run!! Way to go guys. Mike
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By charliemccraney - 15 Years Ago
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Looks like it got pushed to 10th by the end of the day.
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By 46yblock - 15 Years Ago
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jepito (10/5/2010)
This should be great P.R. for the new heads. looks like all the work is paying off ...and Johns top notch intake is sitting up there too!
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