Blew my lme 408 shortblock
06-05-2006, 06:45 AM
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As said above im not lookin for lme to warranty this but only getting three horsepower runs down the track really hurts the pocket book.
06-05-2006, 12:39 PM
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Just a thought! If everyone that looked at this post sent in $5.00 to "TUFFS DISASTER RELIEF FUND" He could be on the road to getting the car done. Think about it, $5.00 or more and he could be running. Anyone interested can email me LASTLS1@comcast.net . I can take credit cards. Thanks for any help!!! Andy
06-05-2006, 03:59 PM
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andy i am good for a few bucks , how about it guys no takers ??? thats not a bad deal $5.00 maybe $10.00 maybe more for this good guy , **** i have spent more on that everywhere i go at least we all know its going for a good guy and good cause ..
06-05-2006, 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by treysoucie
i want $5.00 too, im in college i could use the money for beer...
sorry bout your engine man.
sorry bout your engine man.
Not everyone can afford to give a few bucks. Thanks anyway.
06-05-2006, 04:57 PM
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Funny I don't know you guys, but I love these forums and all of the help and connections it has given me. Without tech and its members, I'd be a 4th year college student who only knew how to change his oil and kinda understood the workings of a combustion engine. If you are seriously trying to do some form of collection of $ or parts, you can count on my help for a few bucks or even some time (even though i'm an assload of miles away).
In regards to LME, I commend them on stepping up with little to no delay in offering to help to whatever extent they are able.
I wish you luck with everything and hope everyone can come together and help you get back and running man.
In regards to LME, I commend them on stepping up with little to no delay in offering to help to whatever extent they are able.
I wish you luck with everything and hope everyone can come together and help you get back and running man.
06-05-2006, 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by LastBlack02SS
Funny I don't know you guys, but I love these forums and all of the help and connections it has given me. Without tech and its members, I'd be a 4th year college student who only knew how to change his oil and kinda understood the workings of a combustion engine. If you are seriously trying to do some form of collection of $ or parts, you can count on my help for a few bucks or even some time (even though i'm an assload of miles away).
In regards to LME, I commend them on stepping up with little to no delay in offering to help to whatever extent they are able.
I wish you luck with everything and hope everyone can come together and help you get back and running man.
In regards to LME, I commend them on stepping up with little to no delay in offering to help to whatever extent they are able.
I wish you luck with everything and hope everyone can come together and help you get back and running man.
Thanks, I'm going to match 10% of what everyone donates. It's just a bummer! I want to do it with numbers of people helping, not one person with a big amount. Like I said anything will help him, $5.00, what ever. I just need enough people to participate " one less trip to Mc Donalds". Tuff had a ROUGH last year, and this isn't the way to start off the season after working on your car all winter!! Thanks, Andy.
630-531-5666 or LASTLS1@comcast.net. Also paypal is the email address.
AJ's Inc
260 W. St. Charles rd
Villa Park, IL. 60181
630-782-6000
I'm just trying to help him out, if you knew him you would do the same.
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06-05-2006, 05:35 PM
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ANDY,
That's a very cool idea and nice generous gesture on your part. Put me down for $5.00 BRO as I like to help out a fellow local CHICAGOAN LSX gearhead in need!!
That's a very cool idea and nice generous gesture on your part. Put me down for $5.00 BRO as I like to help out a fellow local CHICAGOAN LSX gearhead in need!!
06-05-2006, 05:50 PM
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Originally Posted by MTI 427 C5 Roadster
ANDY,
That's a very cool idea and nice generous gesture on your part. Put me down for $5.00 BRO as I like to help out a fellow local CHICAGOAN LSX gearhead in need!!
That's a very cool idea and nice generous gesture on your part. Put me down for $5.00 BRO as I like to help out a fellow local CHICAGOAN LSX gearhead in need!!
Thanks Jim! Bryan at LME said they were going to help out also. He hasn't got back to me yet. When he does we'll figure out what money I need to raise. I just want to raise what he needs! No extra money, not even for beer
, sorry Mike!
06-05-2006, 06:25 PM
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Thanks guys.This has to be about the worst luck i have ever had.All the late nights in the garage this past winter.All the help from freinds that devoted there week nights and weekends to help bulid one of the fastest nos lsx car in the country is pretty much gone for this season.Its hard to get back in the swing of things when you miss a big part of the season or maybe the whole season.I feel bad to all my freinds that gave me a hand that spent so many hours on the car so we could go racing this season.
06-05-2006, 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by stang90gt50
Paypaled $5...good luck, hope it helps even a little.
06-05-2006, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by PREDATOR-Z
I'm a firm believer that LS motors are not 7K rpm material with stock wet sump system. This is why dry sump comes online.(Was yours wet sumped?)
Anyways, I know it sucks when a hole season gets poured in the drain, went through that last year, lost a year round championship with 2 races to go.
Budget racing sucks, but the victories are so sweet.
Anyways, I know it sucks when a hole season gets poured in the drain, went through that last year, lost a year round championship with 2 races to go.
Budget racing sucks, but the victories are so sweet.
Really the only way a rod bolt will back out is due to improper tightening or a material failure. The stretch method is by and far the most consistent and accurate method. Using TQ can and does work if it is done properly EVERY time.
Good luck with your engine. I hope LME will at least look into this for you.
06-05-2006, 10:58 PM
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Thanks soo much guys!!!!! PLEASE keep them rolling in. I want to get his shortblock ordered ASAP. I want to see that nitrous record fall. I will find out tomorrow morning what LME is going to help TUFF with.
Mike post up some pics of the car so people know what they are helping with.
Mike post up some pics of the car so people know what they are helping with.
06-06-2006, 08:24 AM
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I sent 10$ come on guys lets pony up.
I would like to hear any kind of an explanation of how that bolt came out other than improper torque. Was the cap or rod cracked allowing the bolt to loosen? If it was I would think it would have finished separating long before the bolt vibrated all the way out?
I would like to hear any kind of an explanation of how that bolt came out other than improper torque. Was the cap or rod cracked allowing the bolt to loosen? If it was I would think it would have finished separating long before the bolt vibrated all the way out?
06-06-2006, 09:02 AM
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Originally Posted by koolrayz
I sent 10$ come on guys lets pony up.
I would like to hear any kind of an explanation of how that bolt came out other than improper torque. Was the cap or rod cracked allowing the bolt to loosen? If it was I would think it would have finished separating long before the bolt vibrated all the way out?
I would like to hear any kind of an explanation of how that bolt came out other than improper torque. Was the cap or rod cracked allowing the bolt to loosen? If it was I would think it would have finished separating long before the bolt vibrated all the way out?
I like your attitude!
