Learning to make fast go fast!

[JoshK]

I don't remember on the wideband for sure but I believe so. Also yes, was fine under less load or lower rpms. Started to cut out or break up at wot above about 4000 rpm

 

[Department Of Boost]

Dig this. I have a customer that was having running/code issues kind of like yours. His balancer bolt backed off just enough for the balancer to freak the crank trigger out.

I've had that bolt work its way out in the past too.

May be something to check.

 

[05stroker]

Dig this. I have a customer that was having running/code issues kind of like yours. His balancer bolt backed off just enough for the balancer to freak the crank trigger out.

I've had that bolt work its way out in the past too.

May be something to check.

Ill take a look at it this weekend while I have the motor back out.

Looks like I found my issue. My copper head gaskets and SS o-rings are leaking. Compression test was good a when I first checked but when the car is under boost it is pressurizing the coolant system. That led me to pull the plugs and look into the cylinder and I can see pitting in the cylinder walls on several cylinders. Piston tops look good and the plugs look new. I guess I will find out what the issue is as I tear into it one more time. There is oil in the cylinders so I assume the rings are toast now. I may just get a new block and go back to stock head gaskets at this point. I cannot trust this copper head gasket setup at this point if what I think is the issue. I just hope the brand new set of pistons is okay.

If anyone has a lead on a block I am in the market.

 

[Department Of Boost]

Ill take a look at it this weekend while I have the motor back out.

Looks like I found my issue. My copper head gaskets and SS o-rings are leaking. Compression test was good a when I first checked but when the car is under boost it is pressurizing the coolant system. That led me to pull the plugs and look into the cylinder and I can see pitting in the cylinder walls on several cylinders. Piston tops look good and the plugs look new. I guess I will find out what the issue is as I tear into it one more time. There is oil in the cylinders so I assume the rings are toast now. I may just get a new block and go back to stock head gaskets at this point. I cannot trust this copper head gasket setup at this point if what I think is the issue. I just hope the brand new set of pistons is okay.

If anyone has a lead on a block I am in the market.

Holy smokes man! I'm sorry to hear that.

 

[one eyed willy]

Damn, that really blows!

 

[05stroker]

Holy smokes man! I'm sorry to hear that.

Yea, Im not real excited about it either. I was very leery about using the copper gasket setup and it was supposed to be the best shit in the world. I am not impressed. Lesson learned, stick with what was working! I have had the stock gaskets to 25 psi with 9.0:1 cr. I should have kept them for the 12.0:1 cr build.

Its a major bummer that's for sure... At least I have some closer now and it explains the shitty time I have had the last couple weeks. Also explains the exhaust leak sound I could not find at the headers.

 

[Department Of Boost]

Yea, Im not real excited about it either. I was very leery about using the copper gasket setup and it was supposed to be the best shit in the world. I am not impressed. Lesson learned, stick with what was working! I have had the stock gaskets to 25 psi with 9.0:1 cr. I should have kept them for the 12.0:1 cr build.

Its a major bummer that's for sure... At least I have some closer now and it explains the shitty time I have had the last couple weeks. Also explains the exhaust leak sound I could not find at the headers.

I have a new customer who is running......................wait for it.......................35lb of boost on stock gaskets! WTF?!?!?! That's amazing!

I'm thinking you will be good with those.

 

[retfr8flyr]

What are you looking for in a block?

 

[05stroker]

I have a new customer who is running......................wait for it.......................35lb of boost on stock gaskets! WTF?!?!?! That's amazing!

I'm thinking you will be good with those.

I know, I should have went with my gut on this one.

What are you looking for in a block?

05 up 3v block that would FOR SURE clean up with a .020 bore with no other damage. I will have to race prep what ever I buy. I just need a good block, if my pistons are not damaged. If they are I will look towards a 3.7 bore build. I

 

[05stroker]

Damn, that really blows!

Yep! Blows boost right to the coolant tank.

 

[travelers]

Dam you talk about bad luck.

 

[travelers]

Can you re-sleeve your block and save the race prep time

 

[JoshK]

His block has been cut for the o-rings. He is looking to go back to stock head gaskets. Block has been sleeved before iircl

 

[hazzardoustoysjr]

I may have a used stock shortblock with about 63k miles on it. I am waiting on a budy of mine to try to save up to get it but he may back out.

 

[Bobby]

I have one with 24125 miles exactly on it. Never had boost on it just n/a

 

[05stroker]

Can you re-sleeve your block and save the race prep time

No, not if changing back to stock gaskets. If I am looking at new pistons and resleeving several cylinder then a 3.7 sleeve kit may be in my future with a good used block. IDK at this point.

His block has been cut for the o-rings. He is looking to go back to stock head gaskets. Block has been sleeved before iircl

Exactly, with the o-ring grooves cut I have to start with another block to use stock gaskets. If not for that I could resleeve all 8 cylinders for about $800.

I may have a used stock shortblock with about 63k miles on it. I am waiting on a budy of mine to try to save up to get it but he may back out.

PM me the info and pics.

 

[05stroker]

I have one with 24125 miles exactly on it. Never had boost on it just n/a

Anyone with a good block can feel free to send me a PM with info and pics. Just in case. I will hope for the best but prepare for the worst at this point.

 

[JEWC_Motorsports]

Billy just steal your kids engine lol.

 

[05stroker]

Billy just steal your kids engine lol.

Like his mom said, that is his car, not my second car. LOL

 

[skwerl]

Like his mom said, that is his car, not my second car. LOL

Oh yeah? Who paid for it.