BenKey Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 It's been about 10 months since I have been without my truck running for a whole bunch of reasons that would take too long to list. Today it was back on the road. Turned the key and it fired up instantly. It was a little rough at first, but then it settled out almost instantly. Even with the size cam I have in. Hardly any valvetrain noise at all. Let it run for just a while, then took it out for a few miles. All I can say is ! I have never driven in a vehicle with a high compression motor, but there definitely is a difference. Throttle response is incredible. It doesn't even want to shut off any more after only 5 miles of driving. That is awesome. Did some logging and it looks pretty good for right now. Fuel trims are right about -3. Hopefully will get a little more tuning time before I head off to Rhode Island Tuesday. For now, I couldn't be more satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moregrip Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 hey good deal! congrats! side note: just started looking for orders, back out to sea, damn if they are all overseas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadowns Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Good work Ben. Very glad to hear that it is all working good. Are you still going to move? CD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 That's gotta feel real good. I was just looking at FMS's cam grinds today - awesome combination there. edit - what did you do for a short block, did you use your LQ9 block or go with a sleeved aluminum block? Mr. P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted July 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 hey good deal! congrats! side note: just started looking for orders, back out to sea, damn if they are all overseas <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Wow, no ships? I wouldn't want to do overseas tours - never have. All sailors should be at sea. Wish I was going back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted July 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Good work Ben. Very glad to hear that it is all working good. Are you still going to move? CD <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Thanks. Tuesday I head to Rhode Island for 6 weeks for a school. After that, I'm off to Norfolk, VA for 3 years. The wife is staying here. The Navy calls it a geographical bachelor. Her job is good enough to where I wouldn't have to work when I retire. So, the plan as of right now, is for her to keep it and the house, then come back here after I retire. That is at least 3 yrs from now (retirement). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted July 17, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 That's gotta feel real good. I was just looking at FMS's cam grinds today - awesome combination there. edit - what did you do for a short block, did you use your LQ9 block or go with a sleeved aluminum block? Mr. P. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I think Allen Futral is one of the best LS1 cam dudes out there, if not the best. I had to buy a new block. I had originally spun cam bearings in the stock block. That means the spot where the bearings lay would have had to been bored out some. This would force the use of an oversized cam bearing with a larger o.d., but the same i.d.. Well, at the time, they didn't make them. So, I got a new '04 block, cost $645, and bored out .030" originally, now .040". I also have a Callies rotating assy, just like Erik's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwalls54 Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 its about time. i just wished my tranny was good when i got mine in. you going to take it to RI?? or wait and take it to norfolk? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBSS Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Congrats Ben. It's been a long time coming. Any idea what kind of power you'll be making when she's all dialed in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
04CHASE Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 congrats man, it looks like it finally came together.I think your truck was apart way back when i joined, good to see you got it driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 congrats ben. looks like you beat the camaro to getting up and running. this is great news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2bseen Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 Congrats. You must have been dying when you got to go for that first drive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haynss Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 that a boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurbochargedBerserker Posted July 17, 2005 Report Share Posted July 17, 2005 WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!! Congrats Ben!! So I guess we'll talk to you in about a month -- I expect most of your spare time between now and then will be accompanied by lots of tire smoke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted July 18, 2005 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2005 its about time. i just wished my tranny was good when i got mine in. you going to take it to RI?? or wait and take it to norfolk? <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Are you kidding? I couldn't afford the gas for a 28 hour drive. The Honda gets this trip. Dropping it off in Norfolk, catching a plane back to p-cola, then driving the truck to Norfolk. Works out pretty good that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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