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gdaddy01

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Re: A 556ci popcorn popper.....
« Reply #30 on: October 21, 2020, 07:58:45 PM »
it is just a 2020 thing

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Re: A 556ci popcorn popper.....
« Reply #31 on: October 21, 2020, 08:11:08 PM »
OK, lt me get this right- but of course, I am just another unwashed heathen from the peanut gallery, in your devine opinion lol. This is not your engine, but your brother's, who seems to be getting along pretty well with Brent, including a very recent phone call- but you choose to call him out on a public forum, and then proceed to toss insults at any unworthy peasants who comments- the "unknowing". Yeah, OK, over the years I have seen many examples of "mechanic's attitude"- from age 5 on up. Since you think it is soooo impressive, I didn't build my first complete engine by myself, until 1965, a Wisconsin V4HD, 24hp. Gramps had an International truck n tractor dealership, so yeah, tractors are us- IH, Deere, Ford mainly, gas n diesel, then later Caterpillar. That and 5 bucks will get me a cup of Joe at Starbucks- who cares lol... Spent enough time as a General Engineering foreman dealing with Godlike tractor mechanics to get a bit jaded. Also did some pulling with my own early 77 highboy with a 427 LR, while my buddy was running an Algon-injected 454 High Riser. Helping him now with his Pro Modified truck with the 672 ci 460, ran a couple weekends ago to get a 2nd, actually had it won until the 1st puller, who he had beaten by 25 ft., took his re-pull and won by 2ft- c'est la vie! That's French, BTW. You seem to be having great fun mouthing off to a bunch of pretty good people, and I imagine I will be your next victim, but those who know me will tell you IDGAF, so do your worst  ;) 

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Re: A 556ci popcorn popper.....
« Reply #32 on: October 21, 2020, 09:08:13 PM »
Sure, you might be unwashed and unknowing heathen.... least ya aint a bilge rat

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Re: A 556ci popcorn popper.....
« Reply #33 on: October 21, 2020, 09:22:10 PM »
Hey now- some of my best friends are Bilge Rats! I have 3 of my cars stored at Mare Island- right across the street from the drydocks

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Re: A 556ci popcorn popper.....
« Reply #34 on: October 22, 2020, 01:23:44 AM »
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Brent,

What is the story on this engine build? My brother said you no longer have any interest in maintaining it. That you don't have the time, energy or want to in helping him.

If I recall, part of the build quote was he would send it back to you after every season for a refresh.

I don't know if it applies in Kentucky but, in some states (OR & CA at least) a oral agreement between adults, especially in a business setting, holds the same water as a written contract.

I was in business for 31 years, before retiring. Some parts of it are extremely good and some, no so much. There's a happy balancing point, somewhere in there.
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Re: A 556ci popcorn popper.....
« Reply #35 on: October 22, 2020, 05:31:25 AM »
OK, lt me get this right- but of course, I am just another unwashed heathen from the peanut gallery, in your devine opinion lol. This is not your engine, but your brother's, who seems to be getting along pretty well with Brent, including a very recent phone call- but you choose to call him out on a public forum, and then proceed to toss insults at any unworthy peasants who comments- the "unknowing". Yeah, OK, over the years I have seen many examples of "mechanic's attitude"- from age 5 on up. Since you think it is soooo impressive, I didn't build my first complete engine by myself, until 1965, a Wisconsin V4HD, 24hp. Gramps had an International truck n tractor dealership, so yeah, tractors are us- IH, Deere, Ford mainly, gas n diesel, then later Caterpillar. That and 5 bucks will get me a cup of Joe at Starbucks- who cares lol... Spent enough time as a General Engineering foreman dealing with Godlike tractor mechanics to get a bit jaded. Also did some pulling with my own early 77 highboy with a 427 LR, while my buddy was running an Algon-injected 454 High Riser. Helping him now with his Pro Modified truck with the 672 ci 460, ran a couple weekends ago to get a 2nd, actually had it won until the 1st puller, who he had beaten by 25 ft., took his re-pull and won by 2ft- c'est la vie! That's French, BTW. You seem to be having great fun mouthing off to a bunch of pretty good people, and I imagine I will be your next victim, but those who know me will tell you IDGAF, so do your worst  ;)


I toss insults, where? In what way did your post contribute (other than barbs) to the welfare of this thread. If I have seen one I have seen a 100 threads go south from this type of posting.

I am mouthing off to a bunch of pretty good people? In report writing classes, the subject was to include the what, where, when, how and why. Please explain using the format my insults and mouth. I don't recall any, however, others...not so much.

Experts (400 inmates) have tried to get a rise out of me with verbal and physical attacks. The verbal I just smile and say thank you. The physical was taken care of with the least amount of force.

So if this thread goes south if won't be from me taking the bait.

   
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Re: A 556ci popcorn popper.....
« Reply #36 on: October 22, 2020, 11:23:30 AM »
I like the internet tough guy.. does someone have poopy pants..so is the prison guard reference there to impress people or intimidate people.

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Re: A 556ci popcorn popper.....
« Reply #37 on: March 06, 2023, 05:51:19 AM »
The lovely sound of 15:1 compression idling....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9iv5Ygc-7s

Made 1201 hp @ 8500 with 817 lb-f of torque with this 556ci BBF yesterday. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4jQZKNKUCs

On that video, the pull took a little longer than it should have and we actually dead-headed the pump.  That's why it sounds flat at the very end.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7N4fNaEIuIY





Update:

Local builder has this ready to install in the truck. Full 565 now, class maximum. 1268@8000 and 903@6800 now, so more cubes helps. The builder is booked about a year in advance so it took awhile to reach our turn. Hoping for a good pulling year. Cant figure out how to post the dyno sheet.
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Re: A 556ci popcorn popper.....
« Reply #38 on: July 18, 2023, 07:09:52 AM »
First pull of the season with the rebuilt engine. Running good, 1st place pull (of six trucks) even with an early shutdown due to the berm in his way.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6f6nyu5TAdw
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Re: A 556ci popcorn popper.....
« Reply #39 on: July 22, 2023, 09:59:50 PM »
I guess I'd say, "All's well that ends well."

KS

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Re: A 556ci popcorn popper.....
« Reply #40 on: July 23, 2023, 06:23:24 AM »
I guess I'd say, "All's well that ends well."

KS

Agreed, we are just happy to pull again.

Second pull of the day. 3rd place, got a lazy launch, hit the rev limiter and nosed over for a split second. Changed out the gear set, went up a whole ratio for his next pull. Would like to gear it for 8500-8800. Pulled up the recall on his tach, 9100, not cool.

Will start a new thread on his pull this weekend. I don't have the video yet or the particulars but 368' 1st place at Havre, MT yesterday. Out the gate, off the track and climbing a hill, Lol.

http://https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpmRBB5is2k
2021 Ram 2500 4x4 Cummins of course!
2017 Ford Escape, 2.0 Eco Boost
2001 Ram 2500 4x4 QC short bed, Cummins, 6spd, some mods
1991 Dodge D250, reg cab, Cummins, 5spd, mods
1974 F-350, Cummins, 5spd, 3spd aux, mods
1975 F-250 4x4, 428, C-6, Sled Puller