I'm so happy, finally close to getting my Monte back pretty soon. It's been down for almost 5 months. Matt worked on her when he could, as he had to finish Sam's Turbocharged Monte, and a highly modified sand-rail project.

So it's completed the dyno session now, and it did pretty spectacular in my book. Since there were no exhaust leaks and pipes needing re-welding etc., he has now removed the exhaust manifolds, new turbo piping and the L26 UIM to send out for the ceramic heat resistant coatings to be done. I had him do the L26 UIM in a highly polished silver, should look pretty B.A. when it's mounted.

Matt said he could have got more power from the engine, but wanted to do a safe tame tune to let the engine live longer. He could have pulled me about another 100 horses or so, but he said the iron block is not happy living up there. My engine is about 5 years old now and I don't want to replace it all over trying to max it out. I think 499 whp on pump gas is pretty darn good with 457 ft pounds torque. Then we have the 104 octane race tune to be used, and with the flip of a switch, add 104 and we are putting out 603 whp.
Matt says people who don't live in Utah fail to understand how hard it is to make power at 4330 ft. altitude. Apparently at sea level I would gain about 45 more horsepower or 2.5% for every 1000 lower I go. So say in St. Loius, Mo. (about 3900 ft lower) my Monte's engine would be making about 539 whp. on pump gas and 643whp on 104 race gas.

Well anyway, my dyno sheet is below and I'm pretty happy with the performance results from the new Borg-Warner 8374 EFR turbocharger. I have not drove the car yet, but Matt says she spools up twice as quick as the old P6763 and will put a big grin on the drivers face. MINE


Borg Warner 8374 EFR Turbo 475-750 HP. Borg Warner 8374 EFR Turbo is engineered to support big power levels yet spool fast enough for professional time attack teams. The 74mm Gamma-Ti turbine wheel is the optimal match for the 62.6mm inducer / 83mm exducer FMW compressor wheel and is capable of 79lb/min airflow and 45+psi boost. This is one of the most exciting turbos in the EFR lineup for the high-power addicts. This turbo has the largest EFR compressor housing and is ideal for use in single turbo applications for the 500-800hp range, or as twin turbo applications >1400+hp. Ceramic Ball Bearing only, watercooling optional (recommended)

 

pretty sweet, but where's the video?

 

Nice Dyno slip! Why did they Dyno in 2nd gear though? They should of been dynoing in 3rd because 3rd is the 1:1 ratio in our cars.... a pull in 2nd will give a higher HP reading but a accurate reading would be a 3rd gear pull.... either wah nice numbers!!

 

Hi `Greg, you got the POWER > WoW > EnJoy
Thanks for posting/sharing. I'm happy that you are `Happy...
I think you have a great relationship with your `Monte > "Man & Machine-Power = `Fun"

 

Wow, some impressive numbers for sure

 

Greg:
Those are definitely some impressive numbers!

Heres my question....
Is it really possible to get that power to the ground in a front wheel drive vehicle?.... or is yurs converted to rear wheel drive? my little 3800 na...can twist the tires fairly easily... I cant imagine tromping yours to the wood from a dead dig!

But I'd be willing to bet that's gonna be one fast ride!

 

That is awesome Greg! Such a sweet Monte!!

 

Thanks guys, been some effort to get there for sure.

Will post a video soon of how she handles at her new power level. Matt's camcorder did not cut it on dyno day. And he had to get the session done, as we got one small window of opportunity to get it in or wait for possibly another week. So sorry no video, I wanted it too.

John I don't know why Matt dynoed it like he did, I'm just the passenger in this ride, you guys deal with things at a different level than I do. I'm just not that guy who builds engines and such, I'm a tile guy. LOL, your going to be playing up there pretty soon with your new turbo set up. Should be sweet like all hell for you. Good luck on your way there bro...

Dave, It will be a fun experience for sure trying to keep the power applied to the ground and not be all over the map, but it's not really too difficult. Might take it to the track a couple of times in the next 2 or 3 weeks and see where it's at. Will shoot videos of that for sure.

Thanks Devin and all others, I was pretty stoked about the numbers. Can't wait to actually get behind the wheel and see for myself. Getting a GoPro to do some videos of night time blasting around sessions. Take care everyone.

 

Looking forward to those videos! Dang those are amazing numbers!

 

Thanks Jen, we need to keep the Challengers, Mustangs etc. on guard, never know when a show down is imminent.