Originally Posted by cdelong
I use the WOT method also- only minor difference is that I lean it out till it will run at least 180F. I try to maintain 200F, but running WOT it just does not happen- covering the head or not. Using the method exactly as described on CEFX I can only get the engines to 140F. It only takes 1/2 turn or so leaner than Joshs' settings to get the temps up to 180+.
I've done three engines recently like this and they have the most compression of all my engines.
Use the WOT method- just keep the temps up.
I went last night to race..and break in the motor......and followed Josh's instructions exactly....covered the head with foil ..and at even 1/2 turn in,couldn't get the temp over 130....so I ran with it...by the sixth tank,when he tell you to start the 1/4 turn every thank,throttle fot 2-3 seconds,the engine started reaching the 200 range.....I did let it cool when he said....and aslo between the 7th and 8th tank......
I did a few tanks around the track..but it was really humid last night in NJ..and when I started to lean it out,the temps were hitting 270..(still plenty of smoke)......and it lean bogged on the straight one time....so I shut it down and will wait for another day......but the engine idles like a champ....no bog on take off....and I can see it is already faster than the #410 std v12it replaced.....
Time will tell how long it runs for...and I'd like to see it have more power ot 230 degrees........I broke in my last v12 like RODY said to..driving the car rich.........and that method was great.........Josh's is just faster and less space restraining....
but I would love if josh came on and commented on the low temps during the first 5 tanks.....