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**Flash68** · #**591** 11-10-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by WaterCooledNelds

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Sometimes you just render me speechless Skip.

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

You're finally getting to the good part. Take out that three years of waiting on it everytime you drive.

It sounds like you're making some serious power. I find the streets around town to be pretty greasy and you won't hook it to well. I like to get out of town off the beaten path to get some real traction. It's more like the drag strip will be. Are you running it down the 1/4?

Yeah tell me about it. And it was a very cool day for Sac (60 degrees) and not that great of roads I was on.

I plan to run it down the 1/4 as soon as it's tuned and the clutch has a few more break-in miles.

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Originally Posted by tones2SS

Sounds good Dave.
She must be a beast of car if you're struggling to grab 1st, 2nd and 3rd!!

MUST,...HAVE,...VIDEO!!! lol

Yeah she is angry!

Lotsa noise from the front and rear. But good noise. Yeah I gotta gets me some video. I was bummed about not getting some. My bad!

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Originally Posted by camcojb

well, I wasn't planning on Pleasanton this weekend, but I may change my mind just to come by and take a peek.

Jody

Jody, that would be excellent if you made it. You are the master builder of this almighty motor after all.

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Originally Posted by 6D9

I will try and make it to goodguys as well!

Very cool - stop by and say hello if you can make it!

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Originally Posted by mdprovee

Glad you are up and running Dave, I was just at the shop dropping mine off, Jason said it is crazy trying to drive yours even regulally, no traction.

Hope to see you at the show.

Mike, yes I am sure yours doesnt get much traction either.

Are you taking yours with the group down on Friday?

mdprovee · #**592** 11-10-2009, 06:38 AM

Dave,

I will need to come down Sat. morning, so save me a spot.

**fleetus macmullitz** · #**593** 11-10-2009, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Flash68

Sometimes you just render me speechless Skip.

**Flash68** · #**594** 11-10-2009, 05:00 PM

Looks like my Saturday hammertime session didnt sit too well with my motor. Blew a head gasket...

With Jason's dedication to keeping our GoodGuys appointment for this weekend we should be good to go.

It's always something!

GoodGuys or bust!

**waynieZ** · #**595** 11-10-2009, 05:06 PM

I guess thats why they call them shake down cruises. I 'm glad you will have it done for the show. Sweet ride.

**fleetus macmullitz** · #**596** 11-10-2009, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Flash68

Looks like my Saturday hammertime session didnt sit too well with my motor. Blew a head gasket...

Another episode of 'The astonishing tales of Co...stanza!'

Vegas69 · #**597** 11-10-2009, 06:05 PM

Wow....better start checking heads for warpage. It should've took that licking and kept on......

**camcojb** · #**598** 11-10-2009, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

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.

Jody

**Flash68** · #**599** 11-10-2009, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by waynieZ

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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Originally Posted by WaterCooledNelds

Another episode of 'The astonishing tales of Co...stanza!'

Byyy MENNen.

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Originally Posted by Vegas69

Wow....better start checking heads for warpage. It should've took that licking and kept on......

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Originally Posted by camcojb

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.

awr68 · #**600** 11-10-2009, 08:22 PM

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?