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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by WS Sick
Since the exhaust valve is missing whats the chance you droppd that sucker causing the carnage?
Only half of the valve is missing, the top half and spring are still attached to the top of the head; I suspect that the root cause is a shattered piston.

The driver's side head and oil pan come off Monday - more pics to follow.
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 03:19 PM
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That must of sent chills up your spine when it let go. I'd say you goy your money's worth from that engine. Nice Job!
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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Impressive on all accounts! First off the mileage but then to have boost and meth for that long? good tune! lol
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 07:44 PM
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I got dibs on the custom worked heads! WOW, impressive lasting ability
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Old Feb 17, 2012 | 08:09 PM
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me thinks you need to change you current configuration. =)
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Default LT1 Carnage Part II - Wrath of Con(rod)
My #2 Con rod was ever so slightly bent (See PIC).

My builder suspects the "GMA 599" callout cast into the big end of the rod indicates it is / was a stock GM powdered metal rod (any thoughts???), but whoever made it - GM or the aftermarket - it sure took a beating and stayed together!

Also, found the 'head' of the exhaust valve in the oil pan, along with the remains of the #2 piston - it was in 1000+ pieces.
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Old Feb 20, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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man I am not even mad at this, I am impressed. sorry to hear about the motor. Time for upgrade.
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Just put that rod in a vice to straighten it and it will be as good as new!
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Originally Posted by AChotrod
Just put that rod in a vice to straighten it and it will be as good as new!
oh.........and a little buffing wouldn't hurt either
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 11:01 PM
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That is very impressive it lasted that long. What turbo set up are you running? Cool pic's too. Those are items to keep in the shop and tell stories about.
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yeaaa nbd just heat that rod up and bend er back just a minor wound haha

this is great though.......yet another example where the "brittle powered metal rod" bent and didn't shatter....... +1 for the good guys haha!! lol
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Originally Posted by bowtienut
oh.........and a little buffing wouldn't hurt either
Lol He can prob just JB weld that piston back together also!!
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