Test mule build

MINK · Nov 15, 2012

madman1234509 said:
So should I still go ahead and throw the shift kit that I have in the tranny and get custom tuning. Or should I hold off on putting it in when its rebuilt?

Spatel23 said:
I honestly don't see the need for a shift kit all together. Personally, I'd leave it out, it's just one more thing the tuner has to deal with.

Agreed, this was in question when I built mine - I'm not running a shift kit at the moment and love the shifts. Gearhead Race with the presure turned up for every shift feels awesome.

My innovatve race lock shifts alittle harder but not to harsh, I'm very happy.

madman1234509 · Nov 15, 2012

This is the first Ive heard of this. I was under the impression that a shift kit was just a regular part of built transmissions that companies make. Im not going to derail this thread anymore and will start a thread for discussion/debate

Wayne · Nov 28, 2012

I've been running some custom gearhead tunes for the past couple weeks, and the trans has been doing great. I also got a little present in the mail today. Thanks Eric.

I'll be trying out the new tunes, then I'll decide on a tune to complete the turbo testing. Hopefully by the first part of next week I can get back to the dyno for new base-line data, and move forward. The trans and tuning setbacks have really slowed the project, but this cloud finally has a silver lining. More info to follow once I decide on a tune, and hit the rollers again.

Dzchey21 · Nov 29, 2012

Yay. Keep us posted on the tunes

MINK · Nov 29, 2012

I'd like to see the 3.03 update vs, the older tunes on the dyno.

Wayne · Nov 29, 2012

There's a very good chance you will see old vs. New x race

Wayne · Jan 10, 2013

Well, with all the problems I had with my transmission in the past, and the 3.03 tunes not being adjustable for my needs, we started over testing using a variation of gearhead tunes. I don't have all the data straightened out yet, but I re-dynoed with the drop in batmo, then the stock wheel, and one of the 71's, all with gearhead tuning. Another 71 will also be going on next week, so it's safe to say we're making good progress finally.

As soon as we get some time to organize everything, I'll post up results, but it might take a week or so since we're slammed at the shop now. The trans is working great now, and is really nice to drive just cruising. It's nearly 100% smoke free unless I lay into it hard off idle.

It's not part of the turbo testing, but the brown santa is scheduled to bring me a little present some time next week so I can have some fun at the track, and see just how far I can go on 60 hp nozzles. Some day I hope to have enough turbo to justify injectors several sizes larger, but until then, I'll be discovering the limits of these injectors.

08BIGRIG · Jan 10, 2013

Whats in store for Big Red next Wayne? It will be cool to see how far you can go on 60 hp nozzles and duel pumps.

Erikclaw · Jan 10, 2013

Nitrous kit? Was hoping a blue truck was the reason you are so busy in the shop now.

Wayne · Jan 10, 2013

Got me this kit on it's way. Same as yours Erik, aside from a more advanced controller they came out with somewhat recently.

jdgleason · Jan 10, 2013

Wayne said:
Got me this kit on it's way. Same as yours Erik, aside from a more advanced controller they came out with somewhat recently.

Cheater. Lol

Erikclaw · Jan 10, 2013

That was the only thing I could think of and coming from the brown truck. And you had to throw in that it is the same except for the new advanced controller. LOL

08BIGRIG · Jan 10, 2013

Sweet man. Keep us posted.

Wayne · Jan 10, 2013

Erikclaw said:
And you had to throw in that it is the same except for the new advanced controller. LOL

LOL I had to throw that little jab in there. I just want to be able to be consistent at the track this year. I would have gladly taken the identical controller to yours if they offered me a better deal, but that's how the kit comes now. With all the different turbos I'm testing, I want to be able to have a variable compensation tool more consistent than my foot to run in the 11.90 NHRDA index. I wouldn't mind setting a few personal records either.

Maybe this way, if I end up testing nozzles, the nitrous will be a good tool to test the Max capability of each of the sizes we offer... at least until I worry about blowing up something I can't afford to fix.