I just dropped off the intake off yesterday to get flow tested. After setting the intake on a long block, the design wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. It looked like a straight in shot to valves. I plan on using a 1" spacer on top of the intake. I will then bench design the intake for better throttle response and mid to upper range improvements. This new manifold will be designed to compliment the flow of the custom heads as well.

 

A quick update. We just ran some quick flow calculations on the water/air intercooler. The intercooler will support a little under 700cfm where we need to support 1200 cfm. Talk about a restriction. Guess what I'm taking off the engine?

 

Here's some pic's of the manifold being tested.

 

Another pic of a 366 stroker with the manifold sitting on it.

 

Here's a 366 stroker, in progress, with my favorite color.

 

That looks like an old 392 on the engine stand next to it.

 

Jay, You are so right!

 

I just got the the modified carb spacer with the water/meth nozzles installed. $50. I'll post up some pic's soon. Monday, I'll get the 4" tubing so Denny can fab it up.

 

Great news today! Andre from Edge called and said the new billet converter is in the mail. The stall speed is a bit more than I like, but Andre calc'd everything out for my best performance gains.

 

A couple of quick questions hemi2nv. Is the oil filler relocated to that hole in the front of the manifold? That is what it looks like to me. I like that manifold and I was curious if you could use it with our current throttle bodies. I read somewhere where you can order an adapter horn to do just that, but I was looking more for a throttle body like the 5.9L R/t motors ran so I could eliminate the throttle by wire. Just an idea.

 

Your right about the oil fill hole in the front of the manifold. I just need to find the right threaded fill plug. I've had my new manifold sent out to be modified and see if I can get better low end torque from the short runners. So far we're not happy with the throttle body adapters that are out there. They may look good, but the flow numbers say a different thing. When you see what my prototype looks like, it might not be pretty, but it will get the job done. I'll be using my stock throttle body as well. I can't get by the darn drive by wire and still use the stock PCM.

Jerry

 

nice pics!

 

So you don't think you could use the throttle body unit off a 5.9 engine with the 5.7 crate motor computer? That is what I was referring to.

 

It's too early to tell what will actually work or not.

 

The new EDGE billet converter arrived today

 

side view

 

This is the billet cover. engine side

 

Damn, that thing looks heavy as hell. Does it have an enlarged clutch and/or internals?

 

It's smaller then the original. Andre told me all about it. LOL Honestly I don't remember everything he said. Yes it has THE BEST lock up clutch. What ever that is. He was all fired up and talking fast. I was happy it was on the way. He did call me today and asked if I was a happy guy. I said yes sir.
Then he said I dare you to brake it. LOL
I have to hand it to him for taking care of use.

 

Cool, maybe it has the diesel style triple-lock clutch. Sounds like you guys are getting a nice converter collection going over there

 

sharadonper, that thing looks badass! Can't wait to see the results you get with it.

Sounds like you guys are getting a nice converter collection going over there

Lol FSTRK. Wonder if they can get some money back on the salvage metal??

 

Geez, I've been gone for a week and look what happens. Parts get here as promissed. Maybe I should go on vacation more often. lol The TCM, on this transmission, is harder to figure out than the PCM on the motor.

 

The tranny is back apart again. We broke and injured some hard parts this time, like the input shaft, ripped seals and destroyed bearings and the cresent shaped clutches. I'll get pic's up shortly after we sort out the mess. It's a wonder that the truck would still move under it's own power.

 

Any chance you damaged a bearing while assembling it? I did that on my first build and didn't realize it until I had to rebuild it again 1000mi later, oops... the input clutch assembly slipped while I was inserting it and dropped about an inch into the case and smashed a bearing, I didn't notice it at the time. Luckilly I had another full set of parts and overhaul kit for the next rebuild after that but still a pain in the ass, kicked myself on that one. It's been running great since the second rebuild

Live and learn... like the time I assembled the tranny and THEN noticed that the parking pawl arm wasn't installed into the case... which requires everything out to install. I just walked away from that one shaking my head.

 

The parking arm? Been there, done that. lol