I think the gusset is a great idea. However, I cant TIG worth a ****. And that might void my warranty. IF it ever cracks, gleasemanufacturing will fix it. And he would probably add a gusset as well.
As far as im concerned, this is a gleaseman manifold. Fab9 provided the worst customer service that I have ever received.

 

turbo on and clocked

aerocatch latches and GV lip installed


wrapped screamer pipe and dp. this is the completed engine bay


dyno sheet coming next week

 

This is how the hood looks from the outside. Screamer pipe isnt too noticeable...until WOT

 

I like it

 

thanks! It will be hitting a dyno (mustang) next week. Hopefully the operator knows what hes doing. Im at 13psi and FMs base ignition map. Any idea what it will make?

 

built engine? pump gas?

 

Stock 43k mile 1999 engine. 93 octane

 

220-250

 

Props awarded , this is coming along nicely

 

Great job Reed!
Looking forward to dyno.

 

even on a mustang dyno and this wimpy ignition table?

 

with that table on a mustang, probably more like 170-190

 

I know I can use waaay more timing. I just don't know where to increase it and where to not. And jeremy at FM is on vacation. Should I just add say 4 degrees in every cell above 100kpa?

 

Depends, how soon do you want to vent the block?

 

Not yet. Mid November wouldn't bum me out that much though. Maybe ill ask jeremy for a more aggressive spark map and ill see if the hydra detects any knock. For the amount of money i have into this, I am going to feel really silly if i dont see over 200 on a mustang dyno

 

I take it you don't live in CA

How much does the pipe tip move at WOT in a low gear?

 

I live in west MI. 93 octane

not much. the engine mounts are stock too. It moves the most on start up. the hole is 2 1/8" and the pipe is 1.5" so it has plenty of room

 

there's a joke in there somewhere

 

Needs one of these!

 

I predict about 220HP at 13PSI on this timing map. my setup made 211HP 201TQ on a very similar timing map at 11-12PSI.

a little off topic. I love how uncluttered your engine bay is, how did you get rid of all the clutter on the left hand side of the engine, there are a million vacum hoses and sensors there on my 99 and nothing on yours?