427ci LS2 sleeved, dry sump oil pump, engine build & install, 69 Camaro

[DaleTx]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Everyone I've talked to locally LOVES the track.... hopefully the facilities follow.
Glad you guys got together and had a great day!

Thanks Greg... the track is awesome and they have a huge pit area but not much else right now. Plenty of room for the big rigs

Originally Posted by Ron in SoCal

Glad you had fun Dale! I got a chance to see Scott's car at SEMA a couple years ago. You're right, it's stunning!

Thanks Ron... I remember seeing Scott's car parked outside the entrance to the main hall at SEMA a few years ago. It's great to see it out on the track now... his car also has an LS7 engine.

Originally Posted by PTAddict

Nice writeup Dale, glad you had a good time.

I've run at PIR for so long I had no idea what I was missing. Now I need to shop for an enclosed trailer so I can travel around a bit more

Originally Posted by GregWeld

But I will make an event with you guys soon.

Sounds good Greg... look forward to that!



I have run quite a few events this year and pushed the car pretty hard... recently out at PIR I had my first problem. The serpentine belt rolled off the pulleys when I shifted from 3rd to 4th gear on the back straight. When the serpentine belt came off it took the belt that runs the dry sump pump with it.

When the belt cam off the dry sump pump I was able to shut the engine off within a few seconds. I coasted into the pits and called the engine builder. A.C. recommended to have the car towed home, and then pull the pan to check the rod bearings and main bearings just to be safe. I decided to pull the engine out and have everything checked out.

In the 3 weeks between the event at PIR and RMP I pulled the engine and tranny and then re-installed. I will post up more details on this later in the week on what we found out when the bottom end of the engine was inspected.

All I can say is that I am very glad that I installed the low oil pressure warning light!