Got my engine back finally
 

I had a piston oil groove issue. The oil ring groove on the piston was too narrow according to Weisco who custom made them. They made me a new set, switched to a Comp solid roller and got it back in. No more oil fouling the plugs and a batman smoke screen :D . Engine runs excellent. Made 440 hp@ 5400, 475@6400 and 442@7400. Made great torque for a 355 ci - 458 lbs @4300.

I know you are happy
 

Now drive that thing down to Charlotte so I can have a look or better yet, a ride.

Did Wiseco take care of you, Jay?

Payton,

I plan on doing that in the near future. I need to get back up with Kyle and see about him installing my vintage air, so that would be a good time to check out your progress also.

Yes they did Scott. I sent the pistons to them and they acknowledged it was too narrow by just a few thousands, which thats all it takes sometimes. It took about a month for them to check them and make me new ones.

I would have liked a little faster turn around, but I was very pleased they actually admitted it was their mistake and resolved my issue. Because of their customer service, I would buy again from them, because we all make mistakes.

Great News Jay, another vote here for getting that thing on the road. BTW the DSE closeout and hinges look great! :thumbsup:

Glad to hear you got things taken care of and back on the road. Looks good!! Like the addidtion of the closeout & hinges also. :thumbsup:

Brent

thanks for the compliments guys. Its nice to be able to ride again.

Looks great and it reminds me that I need to get my billet hinges out and install them!!!

When I raced motocross people always bagged on Weisco pistons.I had a sponsership with them and ran there pistons for 4 years never once having a problem.It is good to hear that they owned up and took care of you.

forget riding - I want to drive it again!!!!!!!! :unibrow:

hot!!

where did you get that brushed aluminum trim to go along the engine bay?

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Its a DSE Closeout panel. Jay, what did you use to clean it up? I haven't installed mine because I haven't decided whether or not I want to powder coat it or polish it up a bit. What did you end up doing to remove the tooling marks and get that "brushed" finish?

I used scotchbrite pads to give it a brushed look. I started with a medium grit pad (burgandy color) and finished with fine pad (grey). I did it by hand and went with the grain.

Alot of hand rubbing got most of the major tooling marks out. Then I cleaned it with mothers aluminum polish. I eventually plan on clearing over the aluminum. Its not a major pain to to clean it with the Mother's polish though.


Jayweb....anytime you want to. You may get the fever again though. :unibrow: :D