Unfortunate Build thread

[captdistraction]

some more pictures:

 

[ArizonaGT]

Did you get the new CHT sensor today and mail tune?

 

[captdistraction]

Did you get the new CHT sensor today and mail tune?

I have the CHT sensor, the tune from AED, and the necessary 4-3.5" coupler for the TB.

Still waiting on the dipstick tube and knock sensor harness to be more or less complete, but I think I can probably engineer a way to seal the dipstick hole to allow it to run (since that's a large vacuum leak otherwise)

 

[slagburn]

What happened with the dipstick tube? Pictures show a complete engine from MMR with valve covers on?

 

[captdistraction]

After reviewing diagrams, I believe I gave them a broken tube to work with (which when I had removed it, I was scratching my head on how it went back together).

The tube and stick is about $7 total from tousley, thankfully. It didn't show up today though

 

[ArizonaGT]

After reviewing diagrams, I believe I gave them a broken tube to work with (which when I had removed it, I was scratching my head on how it went back together).

The tube and stick is about $7 total from tousley, thankfully. It didn't show up today though

 

[captdistraction]

eh, going to find a vacuum cap to put in its place. Headed over now to install the CHT and coupler, and take it for a drive with the AED tune.

 

[captdistraction]

 

[ArizonaGT]

What is the break-in procedure?

 

[captdistraction]

No fun for 1400 miles, change oil at 400. Stay under 4500. Vary rpm.

 

[keoni1984]

You beat me... lol

 

[filtercharger]

Congrats bro! it's been a journey for ya!

 

[konablue11gt]

Grats man!!!

 

[Beef Supreme]

Nice! How solid is that hood; does it vibrate/shake a lot at higher speeds?

 

[captdistraction]

It definitely has some flutter at speed. Nothing major but took some getting used to

 

[ArizonaGT]

It definitely has some flutter at speed. Nothing major but took some getting used to

I can assure you it will stay on at least to 120mph. Will test to 140 if I run FIR Main in November...

 

[Beef Supreme]

Guess 140's good enough, lol.

 

[stang67]

i agree look at the valve guide is broken

 

[WILECYOT]

Love this color.

 

[ArizonaGT]

No fun for 1400 miles, change oil at 400. Stay under 4500. Vary rpm.

Drive back to cali