Recent content by Redfire_Jimi

  1. Redfire_Jimi

    Disappointing dyno run after cam install

    Just wondering. What would you recommend to do with a s197 engine with 150K miles? option 1) New block? option 2) rebuild? option 3) junk the whole car?
  2. Redfire_Jimi

    How to lube BMR front lower control arms? 2005 Saleen Mustang

    I'll try that this weekend and report back.
  3. Redfire_Jimi

    How to lube BMR front lower control arms? 2005 Saleen Mustang

    I have used the grease gun for other applications and the fitting works. I was beginning to think the fitting was the wrong size.
  4. Redfire_Jimi

    How to lube BMR front lower control arms? 2005 Saleen Mustang

    The grease isn't going into the fittings and squirts around the fittings. I bought the grease gun from Jegs (see image below)
  5. Redfire_Jimi

    BMR k-member order help

    I ordered the same setup. Tow hooks, in my opinion, work better
  6. Redfire_Jimi

    How to lube BMR front lower control arms? 2005 Saleen Mustang

    This may sound like a silly question, but I am having trouble greasing the BMR poly bushings. I hooked up my grease gun, but it doesn't seem like any grease is entering the fitting.
  7. Redfire_Jimi

    FBO Engine Misfire

    Hey Dino, I may have to explore this route solely because I want to keep this head. All the porting work that was done wasn't cheap.
  8. Redfire_Jimi

    FBO Engine Misfire

    I thoroughly inspected the cylinder wall and it surprisingly undamaged. I can replace the piston, but I am worried about the need to rebalance the rotating assembly afterwards. I am hoping that replacing the piston with the exact same copy shouldn't require the need to rebalance. *Fingers crossed*
  9. Redfire_Jimi

    FBO Engine Misfire

    I spoke to a gentleman, he requested I email them all the pics and a detailed summary.
  10. Redfire_Jimi

    FBO Engine Misfire

    Hey Dino, I havent had a machinist inspect the head yet, but I was hoping the head could be repaired by a professional.
  11. Redfire_Jimi

    FBO Engine Misfire

    Okay gentlemen. Passenger cylinder head was removed (see pics below). Observations: Cylinder head damage seems to be isolated to one area. Piston head has deep scoring. Questions: Can I just replace the deeply scored piston head?
  12. Redfire_Jimi

    FBO Engine Misfire

    I honestly don’t know what to think at this moment. I’ve been in a quasi-depression state for the last month.
  13. Redfire_Jimi

    FBO Engine Misfire

    Quick Update: I am half way through pulling the heads. I did take off the intake manifold and observed a broken intake valve (see image below). Also, I know that I need to have the head completely off the engine to do a full damage assessment. Questions: Is this head salvageable?
  14. Redfire_Jimi

    FBO Engine Misfire

    This is what I am hoping for. Update: I spoke with a machine shop that specializes in cylinder heads. I will be removing the passenger side cylinder head this weekend and drop it off hopefully early next week for a full diagnosis.
  15. Redfire_Jimi

    FBO Engine Misfire

    Your are correct. MHS assembled the heads and degreed the cams. I simply lined up the marks on the locked out phasers + timing chain + crank gear.
See more

Latest posts

Support us!

Support Us - Become A Supporting Member Today!

Click Here For Details

Back
Top