Re: Picking up some W-2's today, going full-circle
[Re: Streetwize]
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11/18/13 04:45 PM
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Pittsburgh, These W2's are for a Different motor entirely. The Airwolfs are still on the 414, it's getting quicker (as noted above) but still sorting the launch. Last time out I installed a fuel pressure gauge and it was dropping in high gear so I've found a delivery problem I suspected (but wasn't sure) I had. The 97.76 in the 1/8th pass (with a 1.81 60' ) it still went 11.39 but I clicked it at 1100'...so I think it's got the wheaties up in there.
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Re: Picking up some W-2's today, going full-circle
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11/18/13 04:56 PM
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I tell you If I honestly had a reason to pull them I'd send you them to flow, buddy!
Now I've been around mopars for well over 30 years and when I got them I was skeptical too, but pulling out the valves and inspecting them i can;t find fault with the quality of work or the materials they're made from. On par with the edelbrocks and Bryces' work looked pretty darn good to my 'semi-ejamacated' eyes. Once you have them in your hands (The Airwolfs) you'll have an "A-Ha....Clever!" moment that you'll feel and notice, even though it might not do ANYTHING better on a 'one-way' flow bench (there's a clue there, btw).
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Re: Picking up some W-2's today, going full-circle
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11/18/13 05:04 PM
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I won't buy an airwolf as to much money is involved but I will by the core (procomp) and go from there. The water in the floor on an Edelbrock head is definitely an issue when you step up to a 2.08 valve and try for 315 plus cfm. With that issue a 2.05 valve is probably the best option. I don't volume check ports very often but When I finish these heads they will be getting cc checked and then I will make port molds and templates so I don't have to sonic check so often.
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Re: Picking up some W-2's today, going full-circle
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11/18/13 05:11 PM
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I have the actual Engine Masters magazine Dyno set of Airwolfs for $2k (freshened up), but I agree the price for the new sets are high (as almost everything is these dayz) ...but I will say Bryce does use very high grade materials for the $$$. getting back to the W-2's, even the raw castings next to an OEM head reminds you of what a real "game changer" these pups were. I remember helping pull 3 440's out of B and E bodies to swap in W2 small blocks in 1980 and 81, that's the equivalent today of pulling out your 3.5 V6 for a turbo 2.0 four banger
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Re: Picking up some W-2's today, going full-circle
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11/18/13 06:40 PM
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Quote:
... Once you have them in your hands (The Airwolfs) you'll have an "A-Ha....Clever!" moment that you'll feel and notice, even though it might not do ANYTHING better on a 'one-way' flow bench (there's a clue there, btw).
Bryce has mentioned in more than one article I've read on his stuff that he uses a valve job config designed for anti-reversion, if that's what you're hinting about.
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Re: Picking up some W-2's today, going full-circle
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11/18/13 09:59 PM
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Brad,
The VJ is nice and I have no doubt contributes but no.....it is anti-reversion...but it's in the port.
I spoke to Bryce about it and that I've seen the trick before and I promised him I won't reveal it. But if you see the heads up close it's obvious
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Re: Picking up some W-2's today, going full-circle
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11/18/13 11:50 PM
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Closing a deal with my buddy Todd ( Compwegde) for the Pro Dommy Tunnel ram. Thinking the TR will even fit (believe it or not) under the Rocky hood. Massive torque, drop down to a 3.55 gear (to calm the launch issue) and shift around 6400. I can change motors in the Rocky in a little over an hour
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Re: Picking up some W-2's today, going full-circle
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I can't upload pics for some reason. I got a new computer and it won't let me load any pics. this windows 8 is junk.
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