I finally blew my motor!!

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Old 10-21-2007 | 08:38 PM
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Well its time to build bigger & better. Last night I was racing a pewter TA when it let go I hope to have it running soon, don't know what kind of new setup I will be going with but it will be better than my last one.It let go right at 35k
Old 10-21-2007 | 08:39 PM
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OOOOOuch! that sucks. What did you have?
Old 10-21-2007 | 08:41 PM
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dammmmmittttttttt. sorry to hear that bro. seems to be a rash of motors lately taking the plunge. Sorry dude, hope you make it bigger and better~!
Old 10-21-2007 | 08:51 PM
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it wasnt much but it was a cam only with kooks lts with a small of gas good enough for low 11's @126 mph
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Give us a call. We can turn it into a monster!
Old 10-21-2007 | 10:08 PM
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oh man , you were the guy at loves the gas station last night? sorry to hear that
Old 10-21-2007 | 10:18 PM
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dam that sucks bro remember me im the silver ws6 you raced

hey have you uploaded the vids that your passenger was taking

TA adam, was that you that raced my friend's black 5.0???

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bout time
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Bring it to mike and G-Force. they will Build you one sweet set-up! Like mine, lol!!
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Originally Posted by slick red z
Well its time to build bigger & better. Last night I was racing a pewter TA when it let go I hope to have it running soon, don't know what kind of new setup I will be going with but it will be better than my last one.It let go right at 35k
sorry to hear that bro,if you need any help give me a call,guess i will be in trouble now
Old 10-22-2007 | 07:42 AM
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thanks fellas I will keep all u guys in mind when I start building
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Originally Posted by TA adam
oh man , you were the guy at loves the gas station last night? sorry to hear that
yup that was me
Old 10-22-2007 | 08:19 AM
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What let go on the motor? Just curious...
Old 10-22-2007 | 08:44 AM
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what type and weight of oil were you running?
Old 10-22-2007 | 08:56 AM
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I saw your car last week at Taco Bell during lunch. It sounded really good. I was really curious what was done to it.

Good luck with the new set up.
Old 10-22-2007 | 09:41 AM
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I run mobil 1 synthetic 10w30 dont know what let go yet
Old 10-22-2007 | 09:44 AM
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That sucks Rick, sorry to hear that.
Old 10-22-2007 | 10:04 AM
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solid roller on the gas. cut the bullshit and get down to business
Old 10-22-2007 | 10:05 AM
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Nitrous related? Nitrous backfire? What size shot? Stock fuel pump maybe went out? Curious here and would like more details because that's a pretty mild setup to blow an entire motor
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you let brice drive it? lol jk



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