Brad,
Maybe add a nitrous oxide fogger system to address the IAT. Just kidding, glad to see you back on the water!
Rob

I saw a show on engine masters where they were looking at IAT,they basically said it didn't matter to power,and were at 165-170°.just food for thought

Rob,

The tuner did ask about the possibility of swapping to an M2 ProCharger. He said we are beyond the efficiency curve of the M1. He's never seen an M1 on a big block. I'd say the reason ProCharger went with the M1 instead of the M2 is because the hypereutectic pistons would not have survived it. We might explore a bigger intercooler, though. Down-road goals..... :rolleyes:

Thanks. Brad.

Guys,

I found what I hope is the only coolant leak. The connecter hose between the reservoir and the heat exchanger was just "in place", and the hose clamps were not tight at all. That would be on me. I was the one who made that connection one evening when I was at the dealership "helping", and, apparently, I neglected to tighten them up. Fingers crossed it's the only one.

Looking for raw water leaks, I didn't come across and significantly loose connections. My suspect is the wire-wrapped wet exhaust hose I'm using to couple the exhaust risers to the tips. There are four; two per side. I called a local rubber and hose supplier, and they said they had "wet exhaust" hose, so I went up to get it. When I got there, all they had was the wire-wrapped stuff. So, I bought it. Upon the first fire, I noticed they were leaking. So, I tightened them. Like, a LOT. The next time I fired it up, the two closest to the tips were still leaking, but I didn't see any from the two closest to the elbows. So, I went elsewhere and got a section of the soft-sided stuff, along with two of the band-style hose clamps. The next time I fired it up, I didn't see any leaks. But now that we are getting full water supply (not from a hose), I am seeing evidence of leaks. I've heard/read that the wire-wrapped stuff can be difficult to get to seal well. Should I just go ahead and replace the remaining sections of wire-wrapped hose with the soft-sided stuff? And maybe go with a full complement of the band-style clamps?

Thanks. Brad.

Had had the same issue with my stainless marine exhaust. Couldn't get the wire hose to seal 100% with two clamps on each end. Switched it to the soft wall hose with no wire and it hasn't been an issue. I'd swap it and go boating.

Where can i find a fuel rail?

will the 8.8 fuel rail fit 8.1?

Definitely agree on the double hose clamps.. Not just to stop leaks but also piece of mind.
If you still have a leak with 2 clamps.. you could also try putting some bellows adhesive or permatex #3 on the sealing surface.

AShipShow,

It had double hose clamps from PQ (assuming), and I replicated that when I put it back together, but I suspect the worm gear style hose clamps just aren't cutting it against the wire-wound hose. I may invest in six more of the T-bolt style and just have one per joint, as they are about an inch wide, distribute the load far more evenly, and provide WAY more clamping force. I think that will seal them more than enough with the soft-sided hose.

Thanks. Brad.

Yep, the t-bolt clamps are one of those buy once-cry once things. They are well worth the cost.