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Old 02-22-2011, 08:10 PM
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Ouch. Sorry to hear. I'm having some engine issues myself too
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Old 02-22-2011, 08:12 PM
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Originally Posted by xsboost90
drove the car for about five minutes tonite. Number three rod came through the passenger side balance shaft. Guess thats it for awhile.
What the hell? coincident? Or did some douchers at that show pour some filthy **** in your oil. Since when does a #3 Rod fail?

Argh man that sucks
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Old 02-22-2011, 09:25 PM
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That sucks man, sorry!

At least the Dragon should be good to go for us - we have blown up our fair share already this year.
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Old 02-22-2011, 11:43 PM
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oh, that sucks. I guess it is time to upgrade to stronger stuff. Were you pushing the motor when it blew?
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Old 02-23-2011, 12:13 AM
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nope just puttin' along. Not sure what to do at this point. It prob had a bend in the rod due to some past over boosting - which would explain the low compression on number 3.
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Old 02-23-2011, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by xsboost90
just happened to have a buddy thats in the SCCA who mentioned they needed some track cars for their booth down at the convention center Auto Expo. I figured i needed an excuse to make the car all clean and shiney so i detailed her up and dropped it off tonite. Now what am i going to do w/ this garage space for the rest of the week.
Very nice!

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nope just puttin' along. Not sure what to do at this point. It prob had a bend in the rod due to some past over boosting - which would explain the low compression on number 3.
Ah well, she still looks purty.
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Old 02-23-2011, 12:44 AM
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Dan I thought you had her sold a while back, or was it just up for sale?

Oh, and the under belly pan I picked up from you at the fest last year... still sitting in the back of the car, still hasn't been mounted...
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Old 02-23-2011, 08:35 AM
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actually the guy was coming next week to pick it up and take it home. Guess thats not happin'in. Oh well, the car is going into hybernation for awhile and when the funds are available it may be getting a total redo. We'll see.
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Old 02-23-2011, 08:43 AM
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Very sorry to hear about this, Dan! Unfortunate, bit you do great work and when it's fixed it will be better.
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1. The car looks awesome on the show floor!! Nicely done!!

2. I'm sorry to hear about the motor. That's a huge bummer. At least it's (relatively) cheap to get another short block and start all over again. One of the nice things about these cars vs. a 911
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Old 02-26-2011, 09:39 PM
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yeah it'll prob be getting a "new" bottom end, valve job and put back together....after the full cage, massive lightening, gutting the car and doing some body work, etc....
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I have another 2.7 engine for sale...
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i may be interested....
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