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I haven't been on here in a while and I was hoping this car would be tearing up the track already! I am blown away (not as much you are Greg) at all the sloppy don't care work that was done by Sutton! From the driveshaft to the engine beat down. At least you are in good hands now and getting it sorted!
It'll be a fun car when V2.0 is finished! At least you found the issues out BEFORE taking it to the track. Scary work! |
are any "fish" plates being welded to the frame as well or ?
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I love all the information shared in this forum overall - especially this thread. I just took a 101 course on dry sump engineering thanks to you guys. Knowledge I'll probably not need but nice to fully understand not just how it works (I already knew this) but what not to do and more importantly WHY.
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I have no problem sharing anything at all..... and sorry to hear you’re in the same boat knowledge wise. I will repeat this —- I believe in his (Suttons) pick up points and choices of shocks etc..... My older yellow car is a joy to track... and this car was fast given all it’s issues and lack of being able to work on any suspension settings / tire temps etc.... that went by the wayside with all the mop up and repeat.... I think if you scroll back a ways — there’s a picture of the new LCA.... if not we’ll find one. We (SpeedTech) are taking OUT the “decoupled secret sauce” rear end in favor of a simple 3 link. I think the plan is to also add all the pick up points for SpeedTech Torque Arm - and maybe we’ll be able to do some comparisons and testing etc. |
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Crap, just thought about this... Depending on the PCV setup Mr. Secret Sauce used the valve covers might be on the souvenir list too. :confused59: Still hoping for the best for you in every way (especially health) GW. |
oil pan yes. valve covers NO
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The Secret Sauced V/C’s were a problem from the get go!! They were leaking from day one.....and I remember thinking — “I’ve NEVER EVER seen a LS motor with leaking V/C’s.... “ If I get them back I plan to take them way out in the desert and add some modifications to them with a 6.5 Creedmoor...... Then I’ll sign them and send one to you! https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...3a727e28aa.jpg Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro |
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Hoping to see more build progress pics soon.
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Now THAT's funny! I'll make sure to never make you angry. :D |
What ever Tim says goes on the dry sump, LOL, Kurt and him did more experimenting then probably anybody in the country. I am running factory 2 stage LS7 pump with A.R.E. pan, doesn't make enough vacuum to properly scavenge, so ended up using multiple vent tanks to cure my oil puke issues. Works great but took a while to dial in.
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now to my question; I have a 3 stage Dailey and plumbed a -10 from valve covers into my breather line on my 3 ga tank and would usually see accumulation of oil in my breather can that would fill it 3/4 full after a full track day, is that normal? |
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I would just run a -12 off of one valve cover directly to the top of the tank so you don't keep filling the breather tank. Are you sure you aren't over filling your tank? |
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Dirt Missile rebuild begins
I forget who was asking —- but this is the mod we came up with for the lower control arm (LCA)..... Once we have the specs locked in for alignment — our thinking is we’ll weld this fully and eliminate the bolts that will allow for adjustment.
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So simple...yet so effective...
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SpeedTech built partial wheel tubs up front to keep “track debris” from just blowing all over the stuff on the firewall etc..... for those that have never run Hoosiers — you have no idea how sticky they are — and subsequently - how much junk they pick up and hurl!!
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If you keep taking the dirt track out of this thing, your going to have to rename it... again.
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Agree!!! We’ll have to go from SUTTON DIRTY BUTT MISSILE.... to SPEEDTECH MONSTER MACHINE.... LOL |
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I don’t think they’re “mistakes” — I think they’re INCOMPETENCE |
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This is just too funny to not quote. I do hope you're doing well, Greg. Here's what's also funny: I've been driving a 1985 BMW 524TD (turbo, yo!) that I recently bought as a result of poor impulse control, and it's bizarro fun . . . So not missile level, but fun in kind of an opposite way. I do hope you're finding ways to have fun in the new year.
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Good post Blake —- people probably are reading my posts and thinking we’re having to build an entire new car..... The fact is - if it held fluids - rotated - or was “suspended” or wired —- that’s all getting re-done — and the body is being “massaged” — but we’re not redoing everything — just 70% LOL |
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Having Speedtech build it the way it is supposed to be done and not having every question answered with, "when I owned my 12 race teams and won 200 races...". Priceless. |
Dirt missile 2
I wanted to do a torque arm on my Firebird but
as Blake states the exhaust is a big factor on getting things out back and under the car.. Most say they are the best but I did not want to give up ground clearance and have to do a rerouting of my 3" exhaust Glad this car is getting sorted out Bob |
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as with ANY aftermarket rear suspension you WILL have to reroute your Exhaust. |
Dirt Missile rebuild begins
A buddy wants the “sauce” (AKA as S * * T) from the DBM..... Despite the fact it was already falling apart... and he was told “I wouldn’t spend the money to ship this junk”..... (not me saying that either).
Remember this car had all of about 30 laps on it —- and this “decoupled offset 3 link” crap is already falling apart.... Gee! Who’d a thunk it!?!? https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...6d3a8c064d.jpg Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Pro |
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All I see in that picture, besides secret sauce and failure, is an adjustable camera mount. :sieg: |
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All these pictures of messed up/jacked up/done wrong stuff makes me sick... a guy like me that would love nothing more that to have an opportunity to do it the right way for a good person and to see the level of "don't give a f*ck" by someone to a person in your situation Greg is heart breaking. These stories and proof of the scam artists that are out there make it harder for people to trust builders and rightfully so. It doesn't help those of us that just want to be good at what we do and honest in our work.
I am glad you are in good hands now! the good progess is exciting. I can't wait to see a video of you driving it! |
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Hey Greggo...why weren't some nice wheel tubs built like that before by the "Race God?" Nevermind....:lol::lol::lol::lol: Maybe Hoosiers weren't that sticky way back when. |
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I’m just pleased that “mister I built 200 race cars” self imploded.... While I’m 100% positive he will go to his grave telling anyone that will listen, and even if they don’t want to listen - he’ll keep talking — that “I” destroyed his business.... Just like the lie that the “economy” and “sponsors” killed his “I ran 9 race teams” business — when — in fact — it was out right FRAUD and the subsequent lawsuit that aided his demise... He was given a golden opportunity and couldn’t rise to the occasion. |
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Well — WTF do you want for a car that cost TWICE as much as a HOWE..... |
Greg,
So sorry to hear about this nightmare. It is great to hear the car is in good hands and will be on track soon. |
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