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Old 11-10-2009, 05:16 PM
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Looks like my Saturday hammertime session didnt sit too well with my motor. Blew a head gasket...
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Old 11-10-2009, 06:05 PM
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Wow....better start checking heads for warpage. It should've took that licking and kept on......
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Old 11-10-2009, 06:07 PM
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Wow....better start checking heads for warpage. It should've took that licking and kept on......
yeah, I'm curious what it ends up being. We ran 14 psi through that engine without any issues.

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Old 11-10-2009, 08:08 PM
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I guess thats why they call them shake down cruises. I 'm glad you will have it done for the show. Sweet ride.
Yup, better then than this weekend on the way to Pleasanton! Exactly why I was up there beating on it. Thanks Wayne.

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yeah, I'm curious what it ends up being. We ran 14 psi through that engine without any issues.

Jody
Here is the latest report from the shop this afternoon. At least it wasn't worse!

The heads are off and I can't see anything major. Intake was sealed nicely, gasket failed between cyl #3 & 5. Gaskets seemed pretty rusty, and steam ports in the block seem to be causing wear into the head. I will have Don assess it- not too worried. Head looks to be a little warped too.

We can run an MLS gasket if the head & block surface are smooth enough. I am going to have the heads pressure checked to ensure that they are fine.

Also, I never noticed any sign of detonation- plugs look good, no evidence to speak of & Mark (the GM/FAST tuner) never had any concerns in that area yet with the tune.
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Nice to hear the car has plenty of power! And that it will be back on the road Friday...WE NEED VIDEO!!!

How much boost is it making?
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Nice to hear the car has plenty of power! And that it will be back on the road Friday...WE NEED VIDEO!!!

How much boost is it making?
Yeah there was going to be a bunch of video on Saturday... shoulda done it earlier!

Boost hasn't exceeded 10 psi, which is a little lower than we expected. The same pulley made 14 psi without the intercooler on Don's 69 Camaro prior.

Maybe that Treadstone IC isn't up to the task?
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Maybe that Treadstone IC isn't up to the task?

The numbers are there...it should do the job. Perhaps the head gasket was going sooner than you thought?
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