Project "Payback"

[Vegas69]

Originally Posted by Flash68

Bummer man... where do you go from here? Anything happening with the engine builder about this?

I won't even bother to make that call. He said he'd own up to it but I don't believe him and if he did, I'd see my parts in 6 months. It's really not a huge deal. Crank is probably polishable and the cylinders are in good shape. I could redo it fairly inexpensively. If I need new pistons to raise the compression, I may just punch it out to 496. I'm happy with the parts. Most seem high quality. The timing chain was really loose for 3500 miles. It will need to be replaced. If it wasn't for the distributor gear, I think the engine would've lived a long life. I can make a ton more power with what I have in mind and be just as streetable. Stay tuned....

[skatinjay27]

Originally Posted by Vegas69

I can make a ton more power with what I have in mind and be just as streetable. Stay tuned....

NICE!any thing under 750 will be too low!lol

[GregWeld]

Todd --

Now you've managed to ruin my Hawaiian vacation! OUCH!

Want to haul it to Phoenix call Bob Ream at Imagine Injection tell him I sent ya...

I've had at least TWO motors built by dickheads - one was Dougs Racing Stables -- the shims under the valve springs didn't have pockets - so that motor was junk before it made it off the dyno... Been there done that!

[Vegas69]

Come on Greg, it didn't even ruin my day. The thought of more power excites me. Pretty sure I've now touched every bolt on this car. That's a good thing. I'm going to start calling some engine builders tomorrow sometime.

[awr68]

More Power!!
Sorry it had to happen this way, but the end result will be awesome!!

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by skatinjay27

NICE!any thing under 750 will be too low!lol

I like this talk!

[monza]

It can only get better now!

I'd be a little more pissed at the engine builder, just shouldn't be.

[phillym5]

DANG!! And i felt bad for leaving my little oil spot on your floor!!

Good catch though.... I remember you chattin about a .... twin turbo big block??

[Vegas69]

750 Horse...twin turbo.... I'd have to redesign my fuel system and go to a 540. I don't want to go to radical. I need the low end power for autocross and street driving. I'm hoping for 650/650 out of the new motor.

I got over being pissed at that engine builder a long time ago. I was just out looking at the pistons. Not one has a drill mark. Nice balance job. The good news is I have some quality parts. SRP forged pistons, all arp hardware, Dart pro 1 heads, k1 rods, etc. I'm going to have every single thing checked before it goes back together. It will be top notch.