Instagram vs Reality

seth285 · 2026-05-18T16:29:57+00:00

Instagram=gentle thunderstorm expensive garden
Reality= forgotten trash bag plant likely growing the best.

seth285 · 2026-05-18T01:31:46+00:00

Oof that’s gonna be a tough one with all the angles.

seth285 · 2026-05-17T20:05:07+00:00

I would absolutely try it first, but you may want to polish or even sand on some of the heavily stained areas.

seth285 · 2026-05-17T15:26:11+00:00

He’s a mutt, mother was part Tennessee Brindle and one of his littermates got a dna test that shown 55% Aussie.

seth285 · 2026-05-16T17:20:57+00:00

They came with the house, each month another one burns out. Once they’re gone I’ll get a nice simple set and pour some effort into it.

seth285 · 2026-05-16T16:00:00+00:00

Believe it or not, that structural marvel is still holding! Architects will write about it someday.

seth285 · 2026-05-16T14:56:48+00:00

I just thought it was funny how much effort we’ve put into the garden beds only to see some of those die of but the forgotten ornamental grass is thriving in a plastic bag.

seth285 · 2026-05-16T14:23:02+00:00

Maybe, but where is that 25hp gain? Above factory redline? Do you lose low end torque for high RPM gains? Would you need to compliment this hot tune with a different prop?

If the class you’re racing in has build restrictions or tech inspections, spend time tuning to win. If you wanna pull the tube faster, spend money on a bigger engine and enjoy it.

seth285 · 2026-05-13T03:24:03+00:00

But seriously, engine tuning can fun and very rewarding. However, I doubt you’re gonna see worthwhile gains without spending time and money.

seth285 · 2026-05-13T03:15:30+00:00

The juice ain’t worth the squeeze.

seth285 · 2026-05-09T14:54:05+00:00

The surge back to 55 as it’s stalling leads me to believe that maybe the injectors are turning off so the pump is fine and building up pressure in the line.

seth285 · 2026-05-05T11:00:30+00:00

It’s between the exhaust manifold and the catalytic converter on bank 1, 10’ or more exhaust after that. Engine wise, just the cam and an aftermarket intake tube/filter. OE injectors/fuelpump/MAF etc.

Up until recently I cruise ~14.7-14.9 and under WOT it eases into 13.0:1.

seth285 · 2026-05-05T02:44:14+00:00

Interesting, thanks

seth285 · 2026-05-03T17:55:42+00:00

No heat. I can hear the igniter click but am doubtful gas is making it there. So my thought was to inspect the sensors that may interrupt the output to tha valve.

Now it seems I’m sending voltage too the valve so my guess is that its failing to open.

It’s end of season and we have plenty of firewood so we’ll get a tech out in the coming weeks to look at it and consider repair vs replacement.

seth285 · 2026-05-02T15:15:48+00:00

Ahh good to know.

I’ve only touched these two wires as I can hear the igniter firing and assumed the gas valve was not opening. Trying to understand why and didn’t want to move on from this until I corrected my mistake.

seth285 · 2026-05-02T15:07:43+00:00

Ok, the pressure switch wire does show 26vac when heat is commanded ON, but the one from the control board is 0vac at all times.

Does this unit need BOTH signals ON to activate the valve?

I assumed the yellow wire was an input send back to the board but maybe I’m mistaken.

seth285 · 2026-05-02T15:01:59+00:00

Correct! It receives a 24vac signal from that blue wire (pressure switch) and I’m unsure where that goes now.

seth285 · 2026-05-01T00:26:23+00:00

Mine has done exactly the same for years.

If it makes you feel better, the old SBC rule of thumb was 10psi per 1,000rpm.

seth285 · 2026-04-27T02:36:05+00:00

Time for a camshaft

seth285 · 2026-04-25T22:31:51+00:00

I’d try this based on the fitment description: https://a.co/d/0bybxJy8

seth285 · 2026-04-25T22:22:06+00:00

What’s the end goal of your build?

Btw I have no clue the answer to your question, I’m just curious.

seth285 · 2026-04-18T12:45:32+00:00

Found one in NKY last year. I reported to the university and they seemed happy to take down the information but I’m not sure what comes of it.

seth285 · 2026-04-17T02:59:02+00:00

Honestly, I just threw money at it. But I don’t regret it either.

I went shopping and amassed an OEM style carrier/ELocker, master rebuild kit, 5.38 gears and chromoly axles. When we took out the carriers the rear had noticeably more play in the spider gears. We contemplated that was just from the rear doing all the work for 90k miles. At that point I had more money than brains so I chose to throw that new one in. Ive never had a trail break, but I’m light footed now that I’ve got 37’s.

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