Since the NHRA madated the specs (bore spacing, etc) it shouldn't need much testing to be competetive since it is pratically based on proven parts. The NHRA doesn't allow ANY innovation anymore!
I dont want it to be mis-understood, that I think this (Ford) engine was going to grenade on the chassis dyno-

I was obviously making light- But to get everything in sync, Fuel, Ignition, Clutch, rest of the car/stuff-

(all basic spec, but complex systems) and have that placed in your lap for your first time to slap the pedal on it!! All while being trapped and strapped to it!! Should be enough to make you say, wha without the "a"!! That's alot too take in!! But maybe it's like a running joke- I did'nt know they ran without blowing up until it did'nt- (nostalgia fire in the face thing) Don't know no different!! It's all the same to Zippy- It does'nt matter what got you there, (Ford) it's what YOU did, to get it there!! I believe Mike will be fine- He's got that serious thing in him-
With John Medlen at the helm leading this team, and Zip knowing more then the basic's of the entire car

I have no doubt everything will work together, as designed- Has a nitromethane fueled motor ever done that?? Seriously!!

But I mean the part about John Medlen and Zip- This "team" would not be out there PERIOD!! If it was'nt as safe as possible, or they are not ready, it won't turn a wheel- They must be ready, and making the statement about running it in the '08 season say's to me, this thing is much further along than I knew- IGOR!!
Be interesting to see if they do run it this week-
Force don't know whats going on lol, and probably for the better- Let Coil, Bernie, John and Jimmy, along with a cast of a bunch who are bringing this project together, do better than their best- Whether or not it was built just to machine Ford in it- I wish them ALL the best- With a little Eric in there hearts, it has got to be good, for everyone!!
WRITTEN WITH A PURPOSE, BUT PUCKERED OUT- 