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I thought I would post on my Switzer R1K build and give you some feedback on kit so far...
As you may or may not know - I have already had the Switzer P600 kit on my car and thought it was pretty awesome by itself. I ran high 10's at almost 130 MPH with stock OEM Bridgestones - with 1.85+ 60 foot times.
Going forward, I found that I really enjoyed blogging about my experiences and posting my many videos on my Youtube channel (with one even being picked up by Motortrend) - so I decided I wanted to go to the next level that would keep this new found passion of mine going.
I already had a very good relationship with Switzer - which by itself made me want to move forward with them. I thought; if they treat me this well with a P600 entry level package, I'm pretty sure I can expect something similiar when moving towards an R1K build.
I was right. I knwo it sounds hokey, but I really got to know everyone there and each of them went out of their way to make everything right. Tym Switzer Sr. was a blast to talk to and his engine building skills are truly without equal. They were on time and delivered a product that exceeded all of my expectations - especially since the R1K is advertised as 1000 crank HP - they consistantly pulled 1000 awhp+ on 5 successive Mustang Dyno pulls (the best being 1014 I believe).
Pump gas didn't disappoint either with successive Mustang Dyno pulls over 800 awhp - the best being close to 820.
At the moment I only have one race fuel dyno sheet (a 1004 awhp pull). I will be getting the pump gas and higher race fuel dyno sheets shortly.
I know everyone talks about how driveable these kits are - but I was REALLY impressed! As Scott said, the car sounds throaty and pissed off when revved or WOT, but it was no different than my P600 setup at cruising speeds. The shift-linkage is very smooth despite a massive Pro-max clutch.
My first time in the car was to test the first race fuel setting (I have four pump gas settings and four race fuel settings). Although it was only the first setting (which I guess to be around 850 awhp) I am not ashamed to admit it actually scared me the first time I hit it in 3rd gear. The response is IMMEDIATE and does not abate all teh way to the 8000 RPM redline. It truly is a different car at at WOT. Going up to kill mode was just stupid - that's all I have to say about that. My poor stock, beat up and worn, OEM bridgestones were having a hard time keeping traction despite taking off in mid 3rd gear.
The fit and finish on the engine is just beautiful - I will post a pick of the engine bay as well.
Overall - there really is nothing to else to say except that Switzer delivers. Period.
I thougth I would post a video that contains many of the build pictures...it's pretty basic, but I think you will get a kick out of it;
I also have two Mustang Dyno pulls on video;
Thanks again to Neil and Ethan for always taking care of me - Tym Sr. for his unreal engine building skills, and of course Tym Switzer and his team for creating this awesome car!
Cheers!
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I thought I would post on my Switzer R1K build and give you some feedback on kit so far...
As you may or may not know - I have already had the Switzer P600 kit on my car and thought it was pretty awesome by itself. I ran high 10's at almost 130 MPH with stock OEM Bridgestones - with 1.85+ 60 foot times.
Going forward, I found that I really enjoyed blogging about my experiences and posting my many videos on my Youtube channel (with one even being picked up by Motortrend) - so I decided I wanted to go to the next level that would keep this new found passion of mine going.
I already had a very good relationship with Switzer - which by itself made me want to move forward with them. I thought; if they treat me this well with a P600 entry level package, I'm pretty sure I can expect something similiar when moving towards an R1K build.
I was right. I knwo it sounds hokey, but I really got to know everyone there and each of them went out of their way to make everything right. Tym Switzer Sr. was a blast to talk to and his engine building skills are truly without equal. They were on time and delivered a product that exceeded all of my expectations - especially since the R1K is advertised as 1000 crank HP - they consistantly pulled 1000 awhp+ on 5 successive Mustang Dyno pulls (the best being 1014 I believe).
Pump gas didn't disappoint either with successive Mustang Dyno pulls over 800 awhp - the best being close to 820.
At the moment I only have one race fuel dyno sheet (a 1004 awhp pull). I will be getting the pump gas and higher race fuel dyno sheets shortly.
I know everyone talks about how driveable these kits are - but I was REALLY impressed! As Scott said, the car sounds throaty and pissed off when revved or WOT, but it was no different than my P600 setup at cruising speeds. The shift-linkage is very smooth despite a massive Pro-max clutch.
My first time in the car was to test the first race fuel setting (I have four pump gas settings and four race fuel settings). Although it was only the first setting (which I guess to be around 850 awhp) I am not ashamed to admit it actually scared me the first time I hit it in 3rd gear. The response is IMMEDIATE and does not abate all teh way to the 8000 RPM redline. It truly is a different car at at WOT. Going up to kill mode was just stupid - that's all I have to say about that. My poor stock, beat up and worn, OEM bridgestones were having a hard time keeping traction despite taking off in mid 3rd gear.
The fit and finish on the engine is just beautiful - I will post a pick of the engine bay as well.
Overall - there really is nothing to else to say except that Switzer delivers. Period.
I thougth I would post a video that contains many of the build pictures...it's pretty basic, but I think you will get a kick out of it;
I also have two Mustang Dyno pulls on video;
Thanks again to Neil and Ethan for always taking care of me - Tym Sr. for his unreal engine building skills, and of course Tym Switzer and his team for creating this awesome car!
Cheers!
