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If it weren't for my horse...
Howdy all -
I hadn't done a dynotune since the exhaust, CAI, TC, and pulleys, so I decided to head over to a guy who has his own shop, on the recommendation of someone I trust.
It was about a 3.25 hour drive out there which was pretty enjoyable despite the light rain that ruined my nice detail job I did a couple days ago.
This guy's shop is impressive - At least two Camaros, two Mustangs, a Lightning, an Impy SS, an RX-7 that was gonna get an LS2 IIRC, and 4 Firebirds of various years were in attendance, as well as shelves full (to the ceiling) of new and used/rebuilt blocks, trannys, and various other parts. All right in his backyard. It's a good thing I didn't have any more money or I woulda walked out with the V-10 he had on the shelf.
"It'll fit." :burnout:
Anywho, a couple leisurely hours and four pulls later the Bluesmobile is putting out ~290HP and ~303TQ at the wheels. nice numbers for me. No waiting in line, no hurry up when I was there, and good company to talk to.
Mac stopped by for a visit while I was there - good to see you again and thanks as always for the advice to a non-mechanic.
As if a sign from above, the first stoplight on the way home near Freeport, up pulls next to me a yellow Lancer Evo with two kids grinning at my car. Then 10 seconds later in the rear view was a yellow Lancer Evo with two kids, I'm betting with surprised looks on their faces.
The way home on US 20 through Galena area is twisty and hilly - a lot of fun on a nice day, and today was a nice day. I had some kid in a small Beemer sedan (never could keep those models straight - they all look the same to me) try to lose me in the curves, only to have me stay about 6-8 car lengths back no matter what he tried. No suspension upgrades here, so I suspect he just wasn't a very good driver since he couldn't stay in his lane - kept going over the outer line, though I had no problem. Just before the Mississippi I pass him (he had slowed by this point - not racing) as if to say "nice try."
Pretty good day for me!
-A
I hadn't done a dynotune since the exhaust, CAI, TC, and pulleys, so I decided to head over to a guy who has his own shop, on the recommendation of someone I trust.
It was about a 3.25 hour drive out there which was pretty enjoyable despite the light rain that ruined my nice detail job I did a couple days ago.
This guy's shop is impressive - At least two Camaros, two Mustangs, a Lightning, an Impy SS, an RX-7 that was gonna get an LS2 IIRC, and 4 Firebirds of various years were in attendance, as well as shelves full (to the ceiling) of new and used/rebuilt blocks, trannys, and various other parts. All right in his backyard. It's a good thing I didn't have any more money or I woulda walked out with the V-10 he had on the shelf.
"It'll fit." :burnout:
Anywho, a couple leisurely hours and four pulls later the Bluesmobile is putting out ~290HP and ~303TQ at the wheels. nice numbers for me. No waiting in line, no hurry up when I was there, and good company to talk to.
Mac stopped by for a visit while I was there - good to see you again and thanks as always for the advice to a non-mechanic.
As if a sign from above, the first stoplight on the way home near Freeport, up pulls next to me a yellow Lancer Evo with two kids grinning at my car. Then 10 seconds later in the rear view was a yellow Lancer Evo with two kids, I'm betting with surprised looks on their faces.
The way home on US 20 through Galena area is twisty and hilly - a lot of fun on a nice day, and today was a nice day. I had some kid in a small Beemer sedan (never could keep those models straight - they all look the same to me) try to lose me in the curves, only to have me stay about 6-8 car lengths back no matter what he tried. No suspension upgrades here, so I suspect he just wasn't a very good driver since he couldn't stay in his lane - kept going over the outer line, though I had no problem. Just before the Mississippi I pass him (he had slowed by this point - not racing) as if to say "nice try."
Pretty good day for me!
-A
