1,451 HP on the First Pull: Blackbird Race Spec 1,450+ Hits the Dyno
Another great day working with the team at BES Racing Engines to build at and test another of the Race Spec 1,450+ engines. Of course, Ben the Builder, did another excellent job putting it together, then Richie got it on the dyno and did his normal meticulous work as we made a few smooth checkout pulls.
Even better, the owner of this freshly minted Race Spec 1,450+ and his Dad, TJ and Tim Slaby, were here to witness it all and then take it all the way home back to Nebraska where his updated 7.50 cert chassis Polara awaits it’s new G3 Hemi power transfusion.
On its first pull, dialed way back on timing, and way safe rich, it made 1,451 HP at 7,500 RPM with another 500 RPM to safely go. We made a third pull to 7,700 with its way, way safe tune taking it to 1,470+ HP.
When he’s ready, he’s got well over 1,500 HP to play with. The TL Tuned Whipple Hellcat style 3.0l with its higher capacity intercooler for safely keeping it cool, 130 mm throttle body, and the TL carefully applied love, all performed better than hoped.
Great to be a part of a team that gets to put smiles on the faces of these G3 Hemi powered dream chasers. I’d predict, once in the car, we’ll help them expand that smile some more. We can’t wait to see the Polara fly!
