Project Speedboat -- 95 Roadmaster M6 sleeper

[Catmaigne]

DYNO RESULTS!!!

Dyno was a dynocom. I understand that they reada little bit high. 294.6rwhp and 350.5rwtq, hot damn.

[KoolPwny]

Awesome nice

[Catmaigne]

I don't think I ever put up an updated pic of the motor... Here's how it sits right now with the EWP. I need to do some wire tucking and find that damn clutch reservoir bracket (it's around here somewhere). It needs a good clean.

speedboat.jpg

I'll work on getting a better picture of the dyno sheet without the rpms cut off. I posted the pic from my phone earlier.
I was told those are SAE #s but I still think the dyno is on the high side. I'm guessing it's would be a little bit lower on a dynojet. The power drop off after the 1st run is concerning. The dyno operator said the car was running hotter on pulls 2 & 3 but I have no idea how much. Maybe the hotter temps + 87 gas caused the car to pull timing... I wish my datalog rig was working. Not sure what Bryan Herter set the fan temps to. I'll try to pull the tune and check it out once I'm certain my laptop/cable won't brick the PCM.

http://vid1081.photobucket.com/album...ps63c514a8.mp4

[Catmaigne]

soft8.jpg

They look so tiny without the tires on! It's a 17x8 Soft 8 but they're getting sent back to JEGS because they showed up with rash on them. I also want him to go with a slightly larger backspace for more clearance. They're gonna look nice when it's all done. 275/40r17s all around.

Next project is to pick up a set of LCAs from the junkyard, box them, and install new bushings. The stock ones are shot and I want to add a rear sway bar from a Crown Vic to this thing. Also going to swap the steering box for a much lower ratio, finally put those Vogtlands in the front, and put in new ball joints. Trying to make this thing less of a mess to drive because it's dangerously floaty. The suspension definitely can't handle the power.

[popo8]

soft8.jpg

They look so tiny without the tires on! It's a 17x8 Soft 8 but they're getting sent back to JEGS because they showed up with rash on them. I also want him to go with a slightly larger backspace for more clearance. They're gonna look nice when it's all done. 275/40r17s all around.

Next project is to pick up a set of LCAs from the junkyard, box them, and install new bushings. The stock ones are shot and I want to add a rear sway bar from a Crown Vic to this thing. Also going to swap the steering box for a much lower ratio, finally put those Vogtlands in the front, and put in new ball joints. Trying to make this thing less of a mess to drive because it's dangerously floaty. The suspension definitely can't handle the power.

@JCZNova used to run those on his nova... I like em

[Catmaigne]

The guys from Regular Car Reviews are coming to check out the boatmobile in a few weeks. This is gonna be good lol. Gonna need a ltxtech sticker for the back to go above "Bro, do you even shift?"

[popo8]

What is regular car reviews? Pm me and we can discuss decals...

[Catmaigne]

Regular Car Reviews is a youtube show that gets posted on the Jalopnik car news website all the time. I think they're based somewhere up in Berks county. They'll probably enjoy driving the boat.



As for the sticker, I've been eying up #5. I'll pm you.

I installed a B&M ripper a little while ago because the stock shifter is crap when it comes to 2-3. Next up is the spring swap up front, ball joints, LCA bushings, and a rigged up rear sway bar (because the car has none). Been trying to get this thing to handle more predictably... the body roll makes things really difficult. Still fun to powerslide though! Although the weight shift makes it pretty unforgiving. This is me driving. I miss my car!



We were having a problem with the car where if you tried to do a donut engine would cut out and the revs would die down. At first I thought it was an ABS or traction control problem so I pulled some fuses with little luck. Turns out the problem was gas sloshing around in the tank would cause a loss in fuel pressure because of how it's shaped (really flat). It even does it with 5/8-3/4 tank on the gauge so the thing has to be pretty full. You can watch the needle drop down to E in a spin... it's a pretty bad design.

[SJx408]

If the regular car review guys do a vid post links immediately after they post it lol make sure you get some LTxTech decals and shirts. Free plug for the site !

[popo8]

If the regular car review guys do a vid post links immediately after they post it lol make sure you get some LTxTech decals and shirts. Free plug for the site !

Great minds think alike.

Regular Car Reviews is a youtube show that gets posted on the Jalopnik car news website all the time. I think they're based somewhere up in Berks county. They'll probably enjoy driving the boat.



As for the sticker, I've been eying up #5. I'll pm you.

I installed a B&M ripper a little while ago because the stock shifter is crap when it comes to 2-3. Next up is the spring swap up front, ball joints, LCA bushings, and a rigged up rear sway bar (because the car has none). Been trying to get this thing to handle more predictably... the body roll makes things really difficult. Still fun to powerslide though! Although the weight shift makes it pretty unforgiving. This is me driving. I miss my car!



We were having a problem with the car where if you tried to do a donut engine would cut out and the revs would die down. At first I thought it was an ABS or traction control problem so I pulled some fuses with little luck. Turns out the problem was gas sloshing around in the tank would cause a loss in fuel pressure because of how it's shaped (really flat). It even does it with 5/8-3/4 tank on the gauge so the thing has to be pretty full. You can watch the needle drop down to E in a spin... it's a pretty bad design.

Pm recieved. Ill be pm'n u back.