LS-Powered 1964 Rambler American 330 | TJ Hodge | No Time/Grudge Racing

There is little doubt the LS small-block has been one of the most popular engines in the aftermarket, so it should be no surprise to see it swapped in everything from dune buggies to exotic cars. This video shows off TJ Hodge’s latest No Time/Grudge Racing project, a 1964 Rambler American 330 two-door sedan and he chose to ditch his traditional nitrous combination in favor of a turbocharged LS powerplant. The classic muscle car is flawless with an elegant integration of original parts and racecar technology. Hodge is new to the EFI/turbocharged world so he booked time on the in-house Mainline Hub Dyno to work with the FuelTech crew. It took just a day for Hodge and the crew to sort out the new combination and learn about their new engine management system.

Hodge chose an older unit, the FT500 for his engine management setup, which has since been replaced by the FT550, but it is still a highly capable ECU that includes all of the features in the current line of FuelTech PowerFT products. The all-inclusive features include sequential injection and ignition, O2 closed loop, Data Logger, Delay Box, Boost Controller, Nitrous Controller, and much more. Further eliminating the need for additional add-ons is the LCD display that is standard on the FT500 a well as the FT600, FT550, and FT450 control boxes. The display features a TFT touchscreen showing real-time data and allowing the user to make adjustments without a PC connection. This is an extremely valuable tuning option in motorsports when track and weather conditions can vary dramatically and without warning.

Another helpful product found on Hodge’s gorgeous Rambler is the FuelTech WB-O2 Nano kit, which allows the FT500 to monitor the air/fuel ratio. The WB-O2 Nano kit includes a Bosch LSU 4.2 sensor that is extremely accurate and reliable. The sensors feed data to the ECU through a CAN connection, saving a valuable analog input channel on the ECU. A digital readout can be mounted on the dashboard for a quick reference and since the PowerFT engine management systems are capable of data logging, the information is also available for post-race review in the FT Manager software.

Testing on the hub dyno has several advantages and is a great tool for Fueltech customer service, which is nearly unmatched in the EFI industry. Running vehicles on the dyno allow the owner to develop a baseline calibration and sort through a new combination before spending time and money at the track. This Mainline Hub Dyno model is unique, allowing vehicles to simulate runs down the track—including leaving off the transbrake—and it is rated to 5,000 HP! The FuelTech team has hosted everything from Twin-screw blown HEMI engines to triple-boosted tractor pulling powerplants.

From LS-swapped Ramblers to sorting out combinations on the hub dyno, innovation and customer service are the driving forces behind #FuelTechEverywhere

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