[y5e06]

hmmm, maybe it was a bad idea to build racer out of a higher mileage, abused f-body. I'm moving towards the point where its time to put it all back together . So what do I do? I diassemble the opti to verify its in good, usable condition
here's what I see
http://www.vilipend.com/~frrax/clutch-and-opti
it was actually even worse than you see there. I cleaned it up some. Well, I was kinda frustrated when I got to that point so I ended up bending the optical disc. Looks like I'll need a new one regardless. Thats an extra $400. Opti and WP, who wouldn't replace the opt w/o a new water pump?

This thing coated w/ oil and grime, go back in the album and look at the engine, including the opti.

Man, there are so many other things in this build up that are nickel and diming me to death. Lets just say I have a bad propensity to replace anything I touch that looks in the least bit questionable.

should have just bought a low mileage ride and thrown a suspension and cage on it! it would have been cheaper in the long run.

[#07]

This more or less reinforces my decision on my own car. I was originally going to rebuild my engine. I then checked and found that a new GM crate LT1 can be had for less than $5,000. Based on this and the potential "nickel and dime" on the rebuild, I decided to run it till it quits then get a new motor.

Keith Randy explain to me why this is best to buy a GM crate. I just need to see,maybe I'm not understanding.

I am rebuilding . Why? I have been off track FOREVER (since I decided the street car was not safe build a real one) I have put alot of sweat into this and waited a long time.There is no way in heck I am gonna get done, and find my 80k motor says "the heck with you" and I loose more track time (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Also I like everything as new as possible too.And everything able to handle some abuse CUZ thats what I intend to do to it.I need good odds from the start its just my nature.
And Mike was pretty bummed when his demon came out. don't want to do that.

But thats basically beside the point. I have a quote for $3,200 on the rebuild. Yes I have to add price of Canton pan. And I am gonna do the opti too. Something else will pop up no doubt.

That quote is for rod upgrade H beam,forged pistons,high vol. pump,upgraged timing chain,ported heads,intake match,springs tit. retainers,full roller,custom cam,decked,line honed,balanced blueprinted and of coarse all the best bearings and gaskets.All they want me to do is pull motor,remove the accessories and bring it in.They will give it back fully assembled. And these guys build badass motors for bad ass cars. I have told them about the abuse it will receive,they know what a race car motor needs. The higher RPMS and engine braking(down shifting) it will endure.

Is a GM crate motor better? Why? Because in the begining that was what I was thinking of doing. I feel pretty confident that I am doing the right thing.

Also I do see how run the old motor to get out there on track.If you don't have any means for anything else. Sure worth a chance.



Tony