1968 Camaro "Badmotorfinger" v2.2

[Matt@BOS]

Originally Posted by Flash68

Payback is old news.

You aren't wrong. But you are a d!ck.

Hey I blew my motor and posted pics. That's gotta be somewhat interesting!

Damn, I must have missed that. I hate to admit it, but I was probably trying to give Todd a run for his money by posting pictures of my broken engine with my Camaro build I'm afraid of what I might read through clicking back 10 or so pages. I'll check it out when I'm feeling brave!

Matt

p.s. I have a new intake manifold on the way, and while it isn't a carb, I'll be sure to post pictures of it for you right here, just like FETorino did.

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by Matt.A

Matt

p.s. I have a new intake manifold on the way, and while it isn't a carb, I'll be sure to post pictures of it for you right here, just like FETorino did.

Hey I never did that my highjack was subtle trying to get him over to my build thread to see my intake.

But since I'm already guilty this is what carb stuff looks like.






Highjack complete

[sixnina]

Hey Dave,
So with all the added power comes more heat,may have missed it but whats your plans on upgrading the cooling system if any?
Shane

[Flash68]

Originally Posted by DFRESH

I'm pretty sure Jody and Scott have had to quit their day jobs just to manage this thread.

Who do you think prompted the thread to promote supporting memberships? Thankyouverymuch.

Originally Posted by FETorino

Hey I never did that my highjack was subtle trying to get him over to my build thread to see my intake.

But since I'm already guilty this is what carb stuff looks like.





Highjack complete

Killer stuff... love it. For that, your highjack is approved.

Originally Posted by sixnina

Hey Dave,
So with all the added power comes more heat,may have missed it but whats your plans on upgrading the cooling system if any?
Shane

Good question. Sure there will be some more heat, but I have an aftermarket block now that should provide improved cooling and my radiator is a decent one that should handle the load. We are convinced the overheating issue at RTTC was a direct result of the prolonged detonation sustained. I really should have mixed race gas in the tank for protection and I will never do an event without throwing some in there in the future. It's fairly cheap protection but nice to not require it when street driving or even an autoX event I figure.

The oil cooling system seemed to be working and again until the detonation presented itself, thats when water and oil temps shot up. I recall I have read there may be a slight aid in oil cooling from the Accusump? Not sure if that's true or how significant that could be though.

So I hope no changes needed in this department. Thanks for asking.

[intocarss]

[QUOTE=Flash68;412226]Good question. Sure there will be some more heat, but I have an aftermarket block now that should provide improved cooling and my radiator is a decent one that should handle the load. We are convinced the overheating issue at RTTC was a direct result of the prolonged detonation sustained. I really should have mixed race gas in the tank for protection and I will never do an event without throwing some in there in the future. It's fairly cheap protection but nice to not require it when street driving or even an autoX event I figure.

[QUOTE] Leaving the A/C off during track events will make a difference too

[Flash68]

Leaving the A/C off during track events will make a difference too

Check!

[Matt@BOS]

Dave, the Accusump should help a little with oil temps, as you will be benefiting from increased volume which will help dissipate heat a little. I've been toying with the idea of adding one myself, but I'm not really sure I need it since I don't really plan on long sessions on big tracks. Are you adding an oil cooler as well? You know, while you're at it

Matt

[FETorino]

Originally Posted by Flash68

Good question. Sure there will be some more heat, but I have an aftermarket block now that should provide improved cooling and my radiator is a decent one that should handle the load. We are convinced the overheating issue at RTTC was a direct result of the prolonged detonation sustained. I really should have mixed race gas in the tank for protection and I will never do an event without throwing some in there in the future. It's fairly cheap protection but nice to not require it when street driving or even an autoX event I figure.

The oil cooling system seemed to be working and again until the detonation presented itself, thats when water and oil temps shot up. I recall I have read there may be a slight aid in oil cooling from the Accusump? Not sure if that's true or how significant that could be though.

So I hope no changes needed in this department. Thanks for asking.

I know you were considering a dry sump at one point. Any more thought about that. You can definitely keep the oil temps consistent with a dry sump system. Plus the advantage of crankcase vacuum you can add some hp.