JEWC_Motorsports
S197 Junkie
I still think he should test for a vacuum leak. No brakes would have to be a fairly large leak.
Recently Installed Cams, Threw a Code
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UltraKla$$ic
PERENNIAL WAXXER
I went over my build in my head and even reviewed the .pdf and man I don't remember coming even remotely close to disconnecting any vacuum lines other than the obvious blowby stuff. Whoever did his install would of had to have been tearing crap out in a wreckless manner to disconnect the brake booster line. LOL!
It very well could be a vacuum leak, but dang that some wreckless installing. Stevie Wonder could have done this install without knocking those lines loose. LOL
Make sure your battery cables are tightened down real good. Other than this, and what I've already suggested, I'm spent.
It very well could be a vacuum leak, but dang that some wreckless installing. Stevie Wonder could have done this install without knocking those lines loose. LOL
Make sure your battery cables are tightened down real good. Other than this, and what I've already suggested, I'm spent.
Unless something in the intake was not bolted down/broken....only thing I can think...
JEWC_Motorsports
S197 Junkie
Yeah that would def cause a huge vacuum leak.
UltraKla$$ic
PERENNIAL WAXXER
What's the word thunderbird?
BruceH
BBB Big Bore Boss 322
I had the same issue as the op. No brakes along with a barely idling car that threw codes. I had knocked the brake booster line off during a clutch install but it could just as easily get knocked off while wrestling with a valve cover. The thing is unless you do a pull check on the line it will still look like it's hooked up. It took me an hour of headscratching before I found it.
3VPOWA
Senior Member
Alright, got her back running.
As you guys know I already had the VC's off. I retorqued all of the cam bolts back down to 89 in-lb in the proper sequence. Also replaced the VCT solenoid on the passenger side since I had already ordered it.
Buttoned everything back up and started up just fine. No rough idle, no knocks, no loss of power, etc. Brakes are fine, also.
I'm thinking the bolts backed out somewhat because of the shoddy NAPA torque wrench I originally used. Bought a Craftsman today at Sears (my Snap-On was supposed to have been delivered today but didn't arrive) and went to work.
Also went ahead and changed the oil out with fresh Motorcraft 5W-20 Synthetic Blend with a Motorcraft filter. Started using RP at 30K miles (at 37K now) and will probably switch over to Mobil 1 Synthetic at 40K miles.
I need to take it on a lengthy drive now to make sure everything is absolutely 100% good.
As you guys know I already had the VC's off. I retorqued all of the cam bolts back down to 89 in-lb in the proper sequence. Also replaced the VCT solenoid on the passenger side since I had already ordered it.
Buttoned everything back up and started up just fine. No rough idle, no knocks, no loss of power, etc. Brakes are fine, also.
I'm thinking the bolts backed out somewhat because of the shoddy NAPA torque wrench I originally used. Bought a Craftsman today at Sears (my Snap-On was supposed to have been delivered today but didn't arrive) and went to work.
Also went ahead and changed the oil out with fresh Motorcraft 5W-20 Synthetic Blend with a Motorcraft filter. Started using RP at 30K miles (at 37K now) and will probably switch over to Mobil 1 Synthetic at 40K miles.
I need to take it on a lengthy drive now to make sure everything is absolutely 100% good.
Good to hear but I guess the true test will be after 3-4 days.
BruceH
BBB Big Bore Boss 322
Glad you got it. Now enjoy your cams.
3VPOWA
Senior Member
I'll find out tonight. About to take it to the track.
Thanks, Bruce. I definitely appreciate all of y'alls advice.
LOL...scratch the 3-4 days, you will know in a hurry! Let us know how it did...do you have times from before the cam install?
1/4MILEMUSTANG
Member
Great!! I'm glad you got it fixed man!
3VPOWA
Senior Member
Yea, here is the thread on my previous track times:
http://www.s197forum.com/forum/showthread.php?t=50673
Last time ran a 13.2 @ 105.41 on stock tires.
Tonight I couldn't get the car to hook worth a shit whatsoever.
Ran a best of 13.39 @ 106.08 with a 2.197 60-foot tonight again on stock tires. Trapped consistently at 106 with 2.0+ 60-foot times. I'm going back again this next Saturday but I'm definitely buying tires this week to get her to hook.
Noclutch
Member
LOL, I had the same problem with traction after my cam install and ran 13.1's until I got the 60' down to a 1.97 and hit my first 12.9 still spinning. It will come with a few more runs or you can dr's...Good luck.
UltraKla$$ic
PERENNIAL WAXXER
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No vids or pics of last night's runs?!?!?!
heres one of my slower passes yesterday if your just wanting to see a video..lol
http://youtu.be/phWz_fvJGP0
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UltraKla$$ic
PERENNIAL WAXXER
Your car seemed to have taken off slow but then freaking blasted down the stretch!!! 10.89 rocks!!!!
What's your mods?
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