RADIX Uber Alles
RADIX Uber Alles Sometimes a man doesn't know his motor's limitations. This is one of those times.
The motor made a couple of thumps as I was coasting down to legal highway speed after a 60-90 mph blast. It almost seemed like a tire went down.... but then I got the check engine light.... and then a low oil pressure warning script across the driver info screen.... and, finally, I was coasting down in a whole other way.
See pics for what happened...
Here' s some math thrown in for fun-
2am + 6 miles from home = $100 tow bill
((Radix at 9 psi + cam) - big hole in oil pan)/ 10,100 miles = no warranty
LQ4 with 2 broken rods = front timing cover, oil valley cover, maybe rocker arms, and flex plate are the only reuseable parts from entire engine.
I'll think of some more witty stuff later, I'm sure.
The motor made a couple of thumps as I was coasting down to legal highway speed after a 60-90 mph blast. It almost seemed like a tire went down.... but then I got the check engine light.... and then a low oil pressure warning script across the driver info screen.... and, finally, I was coasting down in a whole other way.
See pics for what happened...
Here' s some math thrown in for fun-
2am + 6 miles from home = $100 tow bill
((Radix at 9 psi + cam) - big hole in oil pan)/ 10,100 miles = no warranty
LQ4 with 2 broken rods = front timing cover, oil valley cover, maybe rocker arms, and flex plate are the only reuseable parts from entire engine.
I'll think of some more witty stuff later, I'm sure.
It was runing pretty good last night considering it only had 6 good NGK TR6 plugs in it. Apparently the two front cylinders were bent... at least they were when I pulled them out today 
I must say...
The fresh tranny rebuild from Speed Secrets and Yank 3000 felt AWESOME for the few hours that it was in before the big thump happened. Can't wait to roll that back out again.
Foot braking to 3500
I must say...
The fresh tranny rebuild from Speed Secrets and Yank 3000 felt AWESOME for the few hours that it was in before the big thump happened. Can't wait to roll that back out again.
Foot braking to 3500
Last edited by CHarris; Dec 5, 2005 at 12:13 AM.
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Originally Posted by TwoFast4Lv
Yes it was pretty wicked being in a 7,000 brick with all four tires spinning fighting for a direction
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Originally Posted by CHarris
7500 or so with three fat boys... lol
That sucks Cory!!!
It sure was impressive to watch Saturday night!!! 
So you're saying this seems like an equation to avoid?
(Speed Secrets tranny rebuild + Yank) * Radix @ 9 psi / (stock bottom end * 90 mph) + 7000 lbs=
Update:
Cory pulled the heads off....and.....2 rods snapped in half, very impressive! Looks like number 1 came over and took out number 2 as well....The rest of the pistons and rods are in great shape
Damn weak assed rods/rod bolts....Cory can show some new pictures later......
Cory pulled the heads off....and.....2 rods snapped in half, very impressive! Looks like number 1 came over and took out number 2 as well....The rest of the pistons and rods are in great shape
Damn weak assed rods/rod bolts....Cory can show some new pictures later...... 
Wow, the destruction was complete, sorry for your loss. the good side is you'll have a better/badder system than ever, however, maybe a little hard on the wallet. Good luck and see ya at the track with your new set-up. 
Robert
Robert
