Recently, I tripped over an unbelievable opportunity. I was able to swap my stock longblock out with a built shortblock with fresh '03 cylinder head assemblies(stock, but with the 8 threads per sparkplug) for literally a FRACTION of what it would have cost me otherwise. The owner of the truck w/ built motor was trading it in. Furthermore, he threw in a PI 2400 stall converter. Now, I had a motor to more aptly handle the boost levels and tune the KB is capable of delivering.

I had spoken with Tommy at Outrageous Performance upon ordering a line lock for the truck some time back, and was really impressed with his customer service, and knowledge of the L. It was obvious that he thoroughly enjoyed the hobby, and seemed to take a personal interest in his customers.

He asked me if I'd give him a shot at tuning my new combo, and so I did. He has gone above and beyond what I would have expected from any vendor in helping me to get the new combo dialed in from 2000 miles away. This past weekend, I took the truck out for its first Test & Tune, which was 150 miles away. The truck made the trip with nary a whimper, and turned a best of...

60'......1.624
1/8......7.282
MPH ...95.67
1/4.....11.359
MPH....120.44

I'm not saying that these are earth shattering numbers, but not too dadgum shabby for stock heads/cams.

On the dyno she produced 532 RWHP and 627 RWTQ(11.8:1 A/F). This is with the KB pulley combo of 4# lower and 3" upper, which yields 17-18psi. Furthermore, the truck runs and drives like a stocker at part throttle. At WOT, this thing pulls like there is absolutely NO FRICKING tomorrow, and will leave two long black marks from nearly any throttle position.

I just wanted to say thanks to Tommy for his part in helping my truck to deliver truly OUTRAGEOUS PERFORMANCE! No pun intended.

Later,
Rob

Sorry 'bout the novel...

 

11.35 is an awesome # first the first run out while driving your L too the track.

Congrats on the set-up and nice job Tommy.

VINNIE

 

Rob, that is one badass time and a great looking truck. Congrats on the new time!

 

Very nice numbers !

 

Tommy is the man.

 

Excellent!

Another reason to live in the Garden State

 

You hear what he's saying right V ?
So before you trade the Lightning in for a Cara Van
once the children start coming, YOU ARE TRADING ME MOTORS

CONGRATS SLVRNBLK
WOW, an unbelievable deal on a built block,
and then an 11.3 1st time out, HOLY THATS ALMOST AS
GOOD AS VINNIE DID AND HE SPENT PROB 10 TIMES
WHAT YOU DID

Awesome Deal, Awesome ET's, Awesome Tuning Tommy
+ OUTRAGEOUS PERFORMANCE,

 

Rob, those numbers are great! 100% stock heads putting out those power numbers and that kind of ET if GREAT! Judging by the dyno numbers I think the truck has some in it with some more track time. Tommy is a great guy and has some great tunes for these Lightnings and Cobras. Can't wait to see how you do next time out. Throw some more boost at it! -Mat-

 

Way to go Rob!!!! That truck has better times on the way. Get some 30" tires or 3.55 gears, with that mph you are running out of gear at the end of the track. It may also help you with a better 60ft which will also help.

Here is the dyno sheet some may be interested in. I have since cleaned up the A/F a little.

 

Thanks guys.

The 502/591 pull was with the 4# lower and 3.2" upper(15psi). The A/F sniffer, flung itself out of the tailpipe, thus the "U" shaped A/F graph.

 

tommylightning!!!! Your the Man!!!!!!!!!!

 

Way to go Tommy

 

Hey SLVRNBLK, great numbers. Tim, awesome job on the tune. You know I have it really good where weather is concerned compared to you guys on the East coast, but you guys really have it going on with the tuners.

 

Keep your dam weather, WE'LL TAKE THE HP INSTEAD