Great news, hope you get it runnin the way you want before headin out!

 

Well, I started working on my GTO on Sunday so I would have a fun car down there Shootout weekend. I started my cam install, and on the last spring, the retainer went flying. It took me about an hour to find that darn thing. Luckily I found it.

We put the cam in as smooth as silk, and wouldn't you know it, I dropped one of the four bolts for that plate that goes over the cam, down into the oil pan. I wanted to shoot myself.

Yesterday I went out outside to the cheeser (the GTO), and drained the oil. Within about 30 seconds, I got the bolt out with a magnet. Thank the lord. It was under that secondary tray under the windage. I lucked out. I was outside yelling "winner, winner, chicken dinner." My neighbors must think I am nuts.

So needless to say, I will be especially happy to make it to the Shootout with at least some mode of transportation.

 

Nice you got lucky. Id rather be lucky then stuck taking the oil pan off any day!

 

thats beyond lucky........that bolt fell allllll the way down and then actually came out!!! thats awesome..........lucky for the LS motors they are all aluminum so the magnet worked well.......glad to hear it!!! what u put in it for a bumpstick jen?

 

The cam came out of my best friend's father's (rest his soul, he passed in May) GTZ Camaro that SpectreWerks built in a local town nearby. Below is a link of the car:

http://www.superchevy.com/features/c...gtz/index.html

SpectreWerks wouldn't give exact specs, but I know that it's a 112 LSA and around a .530 lift. Nothing insane. I am putting a new chain and oil pump in tonight.

Sorry, that was completely off topic. I feel bad that I won't be able to get my Z there this year. I wanted to at least drive something fun down to the Shootout to be one of the "cool kids" again. LOL... just kidding. I know it's really not about all that. I just can't wait to check out all the rides. Outlaw will be insanity this year.

 

Looks like Thunderchicken won't be making an appearance after all based on yesterday's findings. ES/NA looks to be one yellow firebird short of a happy meal...:

 

Ouch Alan! Sorry man.

 

yeah i've been through all the emotions in the last few days. Been working on it a LONG time and now it pops. I've just decided that God has a reason, and i'll focus on the good things and work through it as i can.

 

I hear ya. I've almost been ready to give up on mine. I'm 8 days from leaving for BG and I still have about 250 miles to put on the new clutch and that can only get done if the slave doesn't leak. The transmission has been in/out of the car 9 times over the last 4 weeks.

 

man!!! 9 times, geez, you are a trooper. well, that reminds me, even if i could experience a miracle and get the motor back together, there's a brand new clutch sitting behind it that hasn't been broken in...

 

You still attending Alan?

 

Ouch . Any idea what caused the detonation? And was it just those 2 cylinders or all 8?

 

Shon will be there along w/ some newbies he's rounded up, but i probably won't. I'll be here working on the car.


several options at this point, so not sure. Its only #7 that got beat. The rest are fine, just dirty.

 

Ouch sorry to hear Alan. Still hope to see ya there!
Kyle you put in a Street twin correct? Hell I put mine in and drove it straight to the track. Grabbed like it should and I have NEVER had any chatter or issues from mine. Id say run even if you cant get the 250 in.

 

Damn that really sucks Alan I was really looking forward to running against you in ES/NA this year since my car didn't make it last year. I can honestly say I know how you feel though, mine motor **** the bed 2-days before we left for last year's shootout. Hope to see you there anyways though!

 

thats a good attitude good luck man

 

#5 looks pitted too in that pic. Can you post a pic of the whole bank?

 

I had no idea. That explains alot!

 

LOL In 97 I was out of HS for a year already. .

 

Well....buzz350...Z8 has,supported the shootout every ******* year and your comments suck...get a ******* clue. Chris wants to be there every year *** hole...can't wait to see you there.