 #233 is retired till late spring, She is alive!!! |
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 Oct 31 2007, 07:27 AM
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Advanced Member  Group: Advanced Members Posts: 689 Joined: 8-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 1,201  |
Well. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banghead.gif) Motor is blown. It happened 3 weeks ago. Buttonwillow raceway on the first lap of the first competition session of the weekend. I was hoping to pull the engine out the last 3 weekends to find out exactly what went sour, but did not get around to it yet. So here is what I know so far:
The engine got a bit louder, sounded like the Y-pipe was falling off (so I thought at the time.) Than 15 seconds later, POPP, whole car filled with smoke. Engine stumbled for a second and than died. (Never turned over ever since.) I coasted thru the next 2 corners, (I was carrying speed and just hit a downhill,) staying way off line, and pulled off behind the flag stand on the infield. Once I got towed into the pits, I found out the damage. 2" hole on the side of the block. Apparently a rod, or part of the crank was trying to exit through there. Unfortunately it is almost impossible to see the damage since it is on the passenger side, right were the dip stick tube connects. I will definitely need a short block. I am undecided on what direction to go. Back to stock, (run CMC2 in the future), rebuild current setup with the ridiculous cam I got (run TTB or PTB) or build a stroker (run AI). For CMC2, AI, I also got to swap transmissions. For PTB, AIX I can keep what I got. But AIX will need a serious engine and plenty of $$$, just to be in the same ballpark as Rocco. (one can always dream) Anyway, due to lack of funds, I won't be running any time soon. As for the Regional Championships, I losed 2nd place. Big Thank you to Artur who let me borrow his girlfriend's 3rd gen. I went for a "Sunday" drive for 3 laps to get last place points on Sunday. With that I locked in 3rd place for the season. Also, thank you to John for the moral support his Coronas gave me Saturday. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/drink.gif) This post has been edited by roadracetransam: May 27 2008, 04:23 PM |
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Nov 7 2007, 04:41 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 588 Joined: 23-December 03 From: Sterling, IL Member No.: 7 |
Nice forensic job recreating the scene of the accident there! Too bad you had to though.
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May 27 2008, 05:07 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 689 Joined: 8-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 1,201 |
7 months of not hearing the sweet rumble of a V8 in the garage can become defening.
It all changed last night. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/drink.gif) I finished the wireing on #233 (again for the 5th time in 3 years), turned the safety cut off on, turned the ignition toggle on, turned the instument toggle on. Scaned the system with the Tech2. Everything checks out, except the ABS is throwing a code (I'll worry about that later) Pushed the clutch in (I have one of those now) Hit the strater toggle.... Turned over 3 times, than started. SHE IS ALIVE. Sweet, sweet rumble fills the garage. Oil pressure good, slight water leak at the upper radiator hose, smoke coming off the oily passenger side header. Idle is a bit high, 2000 rpm, I got to adjust the TB stop, and the PCM (those were still set for the old cammed-up engine) The car is still on jack stands, I want to bleed the brakes one last time before putting it on the ground. So what took so long.... First I had to source a good used stock LS1 for the right price. Fund one in Las Vegas, took a gamble and picked it up. I traded the Auto Tranny for a 6 speed. The car went on a major diet. I am estimating 3100 lb with me in it (100 lb short of my goal, but the front and rear glass is not Lexan yet) Roll cage got extended, stenghtend. Seat moved back and over. New pedals ( I still need to build a throttle pedal) New steering column, wheel, ect. Dash is gone. ABS is moved, power brakes are gone, lines are rerouted. Radiator is repositioned. New front spliter, bumper support. On and on and on..... Anyway now I know that the new (used) motor runs. It cased me some anxiety over the last few months, wondering if it runs or not. Otherwise the car is 90% ready to run TT or HPDE. 80% ready for racing (safety items missing). |
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May 27 2008, 06:30 PM
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CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
Cool Scott, keep on hammering, it will get done! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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May 27 2008, 06:58 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
OUCH!!!!!!!!! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
Sorry to see that! Hope you get it back in good order soon! |
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May 27 2008, 09:19 PM
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Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,323 Joined: 30-March 06 From: Detroit Suburbs Member No.: 1,144 |
(IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
I just got mine on the road this past weekend and I have A LOT of engine tuning to do.. Plus I got to pull the trans again to add the VSS. So when is the first track day? |
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May 27 2008, 09:46 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 689 Joined: 8-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 1,201 |
QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ May 27 2008, 02:19 PM)  (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I just got mine on the road this past weekend and I have A LOT of engine tuning to do.. Plus I got to pull the trans again to add the VSS. So when is the first track day? There is June 7/8 or/and June 21/22.... Most likely I will be there with out a hood or spoiler since there is a delay in getting that. So aero testing is out. It will be brake, suspension, tuneing, as well as checking the tranny/clutch for smooth operation.... |
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May 27 2008, 09:49 PM
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CMCer Group: Moderators Posts: 2,932 Joined: 12-February 04 From: the sticks near VIR Member No.: 194 |
QUOTE (roadracetransam @ May 27 2008, 04:46 PM) QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ May 27 2008, 02:19 PM) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I just got mine on the road this past weekend and I have A LOT of engine tuning to do.. Plus I got to pull the trans again to add the VSS. So when is the first track day? There is June 7/8 or/and June 21/22.... Most likely I will be there with out a hood or spoiler since there is a delay in getting that. So aero testing is out. It will be brake, suspension, tuneing, as well as checking the tranny/clutch for smooth operation.... You sound like me, wanting to get it as good as possible before any competition events! |
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May 27 2008, 10:56 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 689 Joined: 8-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 1,201 |
QUOTE (CMC #37 @ May 27 2008, 02:49 PM) QUOTE (roadracetransam @ May 27 2008, 04:46 PM) QUOTE (StanIROCZ @ May 27 2008, 02:19 PM) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) I just got mine on the road this past weekend and I have A LOT of engine tuning to do.. Plus I got to pull the trans again to add the VSS. So when is the first track day? There is June 7/8 or/and June 21/22.... Most likely I will be there with out a hood or spoiler since there is a delay in getting that. So aero testing is out. It will be brake, suspension, tuneing, as well as checking the tranny/clutch for smooth operation.... You sound like me, wanting to get it as good as possible before any competition events! Yep, I am trying something new. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Last year I left it mostly up to chance.... did not work out as much... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/rolleyes.gif) |
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May 28 2008, 03:48 AM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
Right on bud, can't wait to have you out there with me!
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May 30 2008, 08:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 689 Joined: 8-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 1,201 |
ABS issue is solved. The negative wire for the brake lights did not have a good contact.
Fixed! |
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May 30 2008, 11:11 PM
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Senior Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 5,226 Joined: 24-December 03 From: Danville, CA, USA Member No.: 27 |
QUOTE (roadracetransam @ May 30 2008, 03:08 PM) ABS issue is solved. The negative wire for the brake lights did not have a good contact. Fixed! That's a HELL of a system GM designed there....if the brake lights don't work.....lets make the BRAKE SYSTEM not work correctly...... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) |
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May 31 2008, 12:33 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 689 Joined: 8-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 1,201 |
QUOTE (rmackintosh @ May 30 2008, 04:11 PM) QUOTE (roadracetransam @ May 30 2008, 03:08 PM) ABS issue is solved. The negative wire for the brake lights did not have a good contact. Fixed! That's a HELL of a system GM designed there....if the brake lights don't work.....lets make the BRAKE SYSTEM not work correctly...... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/unsure.gif) (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) Yeah.... Here is the reasoning..... If they can't see your brake lights, disable the brakes so they won't run into because you can't stop..... (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/banghead.gif) |
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Jun 3 2008, 05:00 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 689 Joined: 8-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 1,201 |
Drove the car for the first time in 8 months last Sunday. Just around the block. I forgot how hard she pulls...
Everything looks good so far (knock on wood). Still missing a hood and spolier, but it is complette enough to start testing. |
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Jun 3 2008, 05:09 AM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
QUOTE (roadracetransam @ Jun 2 2008, 10:00 PM) Drove the car for the first time in 8 months last Sunday. Just around the block. I forgot how hard she pulls... Everything looks good so far (knock on wood). Still missing a hood and spolier, but it is complette enough to start testing. Check with Mike chief of tech(or Ryan) to make sure you can run with no hood! |
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Jun 3 2008, 04:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 689 Joined: 8-May 06 From: Charlotte, NC Member No.: 1,201 |
QUOTE (firehawkclone @ Jun 2 2008, 10:09 PM) QUOTE (roadracetransam @ Jun 2 2008, 10:00 PM) Drove the car for the first time in 8 months last Sunday. Just around the block. I forgot how hard she pulls... Everything looks good so far (knock on wood). Still missing a hood and spolier, but it is complette enough to start testing. Check with Mike chief of tech(or Ryan) to make sure you can run with no hood! I did ask Mike last week and he OK'd it. I just want to set up the brakes, pedals, ride height, corner weigh, set toe. I won't push it hard on track. I am a little apprehensive running around in my neiborhood, (very suburban) also there are a lots of cops crusing on the main steet. So I can do much tuning at home. Are you coming out next weekend? If you are, can you bring your toe plates? |
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Jun 4 2008, 03:47 AM
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Grumpy Group: Advanced Members Posts: 2,722 Joined: 1-January 04 From: Bakersfield CA Member No.: 81 |
QUOTE (roadracetransam @ Jun 3 2008, 09:21 AM) QUOTE (firehawkclone @ Jun 2 2008, 10:09 PM) QUOTE (roadracetransam @ Jun 2 2008, 10:00 PM) Drove the car for the first time in 8 months last Sunday. Just around the block. I forgot how hard she pulls... Everything looks good so far (knock on wood). Still missing a hood and spolier, but it is complette enough to start testing. Check with Mike chief of tech(or Ryan) to make sure you can run with no hood! I did ask Mike last week and he OK'd it. I just want to set up the brakes, pedals, ride height, corner weigh, set toe. I won't push it hard on track. I am a little apprehensive running around in my neiborhood, (very suburban) also there are a lots of cops crusing on the main steet. So I can do much tuning at home. Are you coming out next weekend? If you are, can you bring your toe plates? Mike is pretty cool. No i'm not, I might be able to drop them. Or just about everyone will have some at the track. |
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