Yes, I do run an intercooler.  I have an aluminum ice water tank in the bed and pump the chilled water up to the water to air intercooler that is located between the radiator and the front timing cover.  I don't have an intake charge temp gauge, (wish I did), I just try to keep the charge as cool as I can.  I would also like to run an alcohol/water injection system, but the alcohol would be a violation of the class rules as there are no fuel classes for trucks in the California Timing Association.




 

Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)



BurnsRacing981@gmail.com

I was glad to see both you and Tims speeds in the results. I didn't see your starting number but mine was 207 and my only run was at 2:39 pm near the end of Saturday. We didn't around much on either day and would like to say hi. At 11:00 am on Sunday I knew it was over and we loaded up. We missed the class record by 2/10's and our last run on the dirt was November 2011. You have a pretty big nut to crack in your class but your determination proceeds you. You catch what my son made on YouTube at " Car 49 El Mirage" . I know it's not a Y but not many like it either... I hoping to run more next year as I'm sure you want also. With all the problems with the salt I hope all will be good there too. J. D.

56 Vic, B'Ville 200 MPH Club Member, So Cal.

Hey J.D.  I was line number 196 and just ahead of you, I went off at 2:17.  I'm sorry I didn't know you were there but you know how it is, when you are trying to campaign a car, you just don't have the time you would like to go visit other pits.  I did see the YouTube video and it looked very exciting.  I can imagine the frustration of just missing the record (your's right?).  I will do my best to attend El Mirage in May 2016 and will be looking for the roadster.  I see you looked up the record in my class.  You are right the El Mirage minimum is way too steep for me.  These runs are just for licensing and making sure the race car was up to the task.  I will change to a "C" motor for a run at the Bonneville record next August.  I gathered some very nice parts for a stout Y-Block and Tim McMaster has put an excellent engine together.  I will use the same heads and turbo system but up the tune and boost a little more.

Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)



BurnsRacing981@gmail.com

"...and boost a little more."

Thats the right direction.


Hyvinkää, FI

Just a little warm up with the turbo.  Filmed by my young friend Mark Vanek. (see youtube link below)



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYQ6i6P5tV4


Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)



BurnsRacing981@gmail.com

Well...that is very familiar sound.


Hyvinkää, FI

The maiden voyage for the turbo Y Block.  I'm limited to 150 mph for a license run.  This little 258 Y Block ran great right out of the box.







Charlie Burns Laton, Ca (South of Fresno)



BurnsRacing981@gmail.com

Nice.

How is that i-core coil handling the high rpm's. We boiled our's with about 7000 rpms and Crane HI 6 ignition box what is quite wrong with i-core coil but dragster still went 8.9.
We changed to u-core and now we have low charging time to feed engine high rpms.

Ps. Would you tell how much boost/rpm/advance/gas type you have if you dare?


Hyvinkää, FI

Awesome.


Lawrenceville, GA

. X2!!!! :0)

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