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Update: March 1, 2004
After 70,000 miles and over 500rwhp it is time for a rebuild.  The cars still runs well, but no matter how much more boost I run I can't build any more power.  It looks like I am suffering from blow-by.  No oil burning and no daily driving issues but time and power has taken its toll on this stock engine.

In October I began a project along with Prewitt Racing (http://www.prewitt-racing.com) to build a new engine.  Details will follow soon, but it is nearing completion.  The goal is an easy 600rwhp with forged internals and a unique combination of pistons and cams.

The Beast!
Chris Johnson made a trip to Austin on January 6th, 2001.  After 3 hours and 12 pulls, I netted  496rwhp and 375 # torque.  He ran out of time as there were other cars waiting.  Dyno  As you can see, my power drops in the 5500 to 6500 rpm range to to a fuel spike when the FMU kicks in.  My torque would have been a bit higher if that was removed.  

By Feb 2001, only 4 weeks after my dyno tune, I noticed that my t-rex no longer was keeping up.  When I replaced it with a Walbro 255 inline pump, my tune was all messed up again due to increase fuel pressure.  FRUSTRATED!  

My tune is now my own.  I acquired a wideband a/f meter and an EEC Tuner.  With this I have been able to greatly improve my daily drive-ability due to having the ability to add timing when not in WOT and adjust other hidden parameters.  It took a lot of work, but I now have my car running better than ever before with an almost flat 12:1 a/f ratio at WOT.  I recently added Long Tube headers and am certain my torque and rwhp are significantly higher over most rpms.

I have also established many valuable contacts and sources for inside information about how the EEC works.  The Beast, purrs at idle and partial throttle, gets over 22 mpg on the hwy, and is a pleasure to drive.  50,000 miles, with 40,000 on the blower and the engine is still strong.  The TUNE is everything.

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I've been a closet gear head for most of my life.  Most of my hard core experience with cars came from my 1969 MG Midget where I rebuilt everything at least once.  But with the new engines, fuel injection, and computer controls, I was quite nervous about jumping into serious modifications.  What I found was with a little research and a lot of desire, you can do anything.

Here are some links to some great message boards that got me to where I am today:

• SVT Performance Message Board
• Corral Modular Message Board

These message boards are a great place to read and to learn, and if you decide to ask a question, you almost always will get an answer.  There are lots of great folks who visit and contribute to the content.

Here are my modifications to date:

Engine mods: Mahle forged pistons and rings, Probe 4340 rods, ARP studs/caps, Custom Stainless Steel Nitrated forged valves, SHM blower cams, Ported heads with multi-angle valve job, Billet oil pump gears, HV Oil pump, Block machining with torque plate, o-ring block, and balancing