Can a Rocket III take down the establishment, and rule this island

[rick danger]

I need to take down the establishment in NEW England. And find somebody to install a SC kit near me.

 

[R-III-R Turbo]

With all the focus on breaking in the low compression engine I neglected to rate the Robinson Transmission that went into it.
Undercut dogs, beefy circlips around 3rd & 4th output, and billet 4th gear.
First few shifts were a bit stiff but after that it was perfect.

Before, when shifting into 2nd, sometimes it would like go halfway in but not fully and as a result I could go from 1st into neutral. Not good if you're racing...
I had to basically hold the shifter in for a sec to make sure it went in, if it didn't feel like it went straight in.
Also, there was a clack clack clack sound of dogs hitting and skipping when moving off in 2nd from an almost standstill in traffic.
Also, when shifting up into 2nd and gave it some throttle, there was a slip and a kick, like it hadn't gone fully into 2nd and then slipped a little and bang went fully in suddenly.

All of that is gone now I think and shifting into 2nd from 1st is a snick.
No more notchy through N.

Of course I can't tell the difference with the circlips or the billet 4th, other than the peace of mind.

So. Adjusted the map around idle to get it steady and strong. Dropped the oils too.
Will fill up tomorrow to complete the break in service.

 

[R-III-R Turbo]

Out with the old (VP Racing breakin oil, used for 75 miles) and in with the new.

Went for a spin before the weather broke. All going well but I need to get back tuning to go beyond 75% throttle / 6000rpm, also also for more aggressive roll ons.

 

[R-III-R Turbo]

Hmm been a while since updating here.
Apart from a quiet couple of months over winter I've been out once every other week just riding it and having fun.
It's like I tuned as far as 6000rpm and 70% throttle with mild aggression in the roll on - and that's as much as you can reasonably use on the street.

That and the fact the drag races haven't been on for years due to insurance problems.
I took my foot off the gas in finishing the tuning and also the last few bits of the build (traction control, shift light, revised shifter lever with better leverage).

Which is unfortunate because about a week ago they announced the drag races is back on!

So now I'm annoyed with myself because I could've been ready.
The scene went quiet, I fell asleep and now woke up but late for work.

Bit too short notice now to do it this year. Will have to go and spectate and watch a few things to be ready for next year.
Will take a few videos and post them up.
Will be interesting to see what the modern competition are like.

 

[Idaho Red Rocket 3]

Take her to race as she is. Create a base line for the next races.

 

[R-III-R Turbo]

Take her to race as she is. Create a base line for the next races.

Tempting

 

[Kevin frazier]

Run that thang, life is short and you never know ehat tomorrow holds. Run it bud!

 

[wjb]

You would definitely turn some heads regardless of how well you did!