, Congratulations on a great build . Your truck looks absolutely amazing and you were right in the video, she does respond really well , and just so you know i watched that vid 3 times just to hear your truck and get to see it again, it looks that great , Have fun with it, I know your son probably had a lot of fun riding around in your '71 I know I would.
Casey 16 years old with a 40 year old truck (well almost) 1971 F-100302, T-18 4 speed, 3:55 rear, & an Edelbrock sticker on the ashtray. "Don't worry about what you become, just make sure that you're successful at what you do."- Mr. English "Value what you DO have over that which you don't."- Forrestbump "Wanting can sometimes be better than having, never stop dreaming... it's what keeps us all going."- Forrestbump 1984 Toyota 4x4: 22-R, 5-speed, 3" suspension lift, 35's and 5:29's
I took it to the dyno today, and she pulled 246 or 264 at the rear wheels. I thought that was nothing, for all that $,$$$ i put into the motor. Who cares it responds very well when i step on it. it burns the tires with out braking, and hands down she is rare with no competition on bumps down here in Mission, Tx.
Those who do not learn the lessons of history, are doomed to repeat it.
The engine sure seems powerful in the videos! Based on your discussion with the engine builder, what approximate numbers were you hoping for?
If you were curious to look in to it in detail, I'm sure the dyno results could be explained by the engine experts here on FORDification. If you started a thread in the Engine forum area that included the dyno results and all the specs you have from the engine, you might gain some interesting and useful advice!
Relative to all the work you've put in to your truck, an engine performance issue may be a minor concern. You can always work on the engine with relative ease, if you feel like it down the road. You have the satisfaction of knowing that the major work on your truck is complete (frame/body/interior restoration)! And it's quite a beauty.
Hey sport71 You got a real nice looking truck here, sounds great also. I am wondering what you used to get your grill looking so good. I was always told that those grills are hare to polish up. well let me no if you could thanks.
67 Highboy with 427FE 79 dana 60 front dana 70 rear 13" of lift 38" swampers. 72 F100 2wd short bed 302 toploader 4speed. 71 F100 shortbed 4x4 rust bucket. 68 F100 2wd long bed parts truck no rust.