The transmission, the supposedly built one from my '81 Mirada that I believe is an A904, is done. During a test session at Beech Bend, the transmission hung on the 1-2 shift for about two seconds before slamming second home like none other. At low speeds, the transmission works fine, but anything past "grandma" and the transmission starts to throw fits.
Couple this with the most underwhelming dyno result of all time (164hp/213tq at the wheels) and realizing that the engine/trans builder is a scam artist who has many people pissed off hasn't helped matters any.
So it's been decided that Stage II of the Imperial's build is going to happen. The 323ci small block is coming out for a major inspection. IF the block is salvageable, it might just get some goodies. If not, expect a 360 build that should put the motor well into the 400hp range. And the transmission choices are up in the air and wide open, including a manual trans conversion. Add in rear gears and a cleaned-up underhood wiring loom, and this should be one interesting finished product.
Couple this with the most underwhelming dyno result of all time (164hp/213tq at the wheels) and realizing that the engine/trans builder is a scam artist who has many people pissed off hasn't helped matters any.
So it's been decided that Stage II of the Imperial's build is going to happen. The 323ci small block is coming out for a major inspection. IF the block is salvageable, it might just get some goodies. If not, expect a 360 build that should put the motor well into the 400hp range. And the transmission choices are up in the air and wide open, including a manual trans conversion. Add in rear gears and a cleaned-up underhood wiring loom, and this should be one interesting finished product.