Killed my motor at the track....BAD NEWS!!!

SaleenGTS · 09-25-2001, 10:13 PM

Hey guys, long time no post. I just fthought I'd let you all know that my 306 went buh-bye. I was at the track and about 2.3rds down the track, I detonated the hell outta my motor. I don't know what happened. I had my retard set at 3 just incase, because It was kinda hot. I think bad gas. Anyhoo, I burned my #7 piston and blew a hold the soze of a pencil in the top of it. I can't believe it is one piece still. The funny part is that I still ran a 13.157@109.43...but I shut it down before the 1000ft mark and coasted through. Street tires too.

Oh well, I guess I will have to put that 347 crank sitting in my garage to use

Peace Yo

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Dustin
89 Saleen GT Sport,428 rwhp,TFS Street Heat Intake,TFS TW Heads,TFS #2 cam,BD-11A 9 psi,Crane 1.6 rr's,BBK 70mm TB,Pro-M 80mm MAF,MSD 6BTM, FMS 9mm wires,BBK longtubes,BBK Short H-pipe,American Thunder cat back,3.55's

12.3@119 street tires

11.496@121.08slicks

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 09-26-2001, 12:01 AM

now lets see 10s and 500rwhp. did u damage the block or heads/cam? or just the piston?

take it easy

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1988 Mustang GT, T-5
3.08's, No Smog Pump (Shorty Belt), Dumps At The End Of Stock H-Pipe, K&N Air Filter (Stock Air Box), Removed Air SilencerMy Stang

Plane Ticket To Afghanistan= $800
High Powered Sniper Rifle= $1000
Hotel With Accesible Roof= $200
Shooting A Piece Of Shit Like Osama Bin Laden= Priceless

fastang · 09-26-2001, 12:59 AM

That really sucks dude, sorry to hear that. I really am. Now you have a great reason to build a bitchin stroker! Good luck.

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95GT, TFS T.W. heads, Holley Intake, B303 cam, FRPP 30lb injectors, Scorpion 1.6 rollers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, BBK Longtubes, Flowmaster cat back, March Pulleys, MSD coil, 9mm wires, Tremec 3550 trans, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, FMS aluminum driveshaft, weld in subframe connectors. 190lph pump, BBK adj FPR.

Rick 91GT · 09-26-2001, 07:29 AM

Damn, that sucks Dustin atleast it didn't trash anything else like the blower or heads.

So are you going to go build a 347? Nice time on slicks with a little morer mph it should go 10's, did you get the boost thing figured out?

Good Luck

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[b]12.16 @ 113.5, 1.78 60ft..no traction in the 90 degree

Rick 91GT · 09-26-2001, 07:34 AM

Damn double Post

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Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension, SPEC stage III clutch, Lakewood SFI bell, S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon!
<B>12.16 @ 113.5, 1.78 60ft..no traction in the 90 degree

[This message has been edited by Rick 91GT (edited 09-26-2001).]

SaleenGTS · 09-26-2001, 06:36 PM

Rick
Yeah I am glad it didn't trash anything else. And yes I am building the stroker. I also just sent my heads to CNC to have a stage 3 job done. I matched that to the Stage 3 Holley I bought about a month ago that is just sitting in my garage. I am hoping for good numbers. I am also looking at the TFS #3 cam also.

I also did figure out my boost problem. I had a hole in the vacuum hose.

Later

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Dustin
89 Saleen GT Sport,428 rwhp,TFS Street Heat Intake,TFS TW Heads,TFS #2 cam,BD-11A 9 psi,Crane 1.6 rr's,BBK 70mm TB,Pro-M 80mm MAF,MSD 6BTM, FMS 9mm wires,BBK longtubes,BBK Short H-pipe,American Thunder cat back,3.55's

12.3@119 street tires

11.496@121.08slicks

PGkelly · 09-26-2001, 08:06 PM

keep the piston. it would be quite a conversation starter (for gearheads at least)

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If it ain't broke, make it go faster

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09-26-2001, 08:31 PM

Sorry to hear that Dustin.....13.1's not actually a bad time though

j/k. 347? Awesome.....good luck w/ the new project. Next time you drive that thing it should be pulling 10's....sweet!

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'90 LX 5.0;12K original miles;FMS 3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside weld-on subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini 3" turbo hood;A/C delete;gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS custom chip;Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat intake (12.299 @ 113mph w/ a 1.78 60')
....soon to be b

Rick 91GT · 09-27-2001, 07:55 AM

I would strongly suggest looking at one of Anderson Blower grinds for that new combo. His cam did a ton for my combo. I can't imagagine a Stage III Holley as it already flows way to much. My heads are going to TEA this winter for a Stage II port job should come back with over 300cfm intake and 2xxcfm should make a difference I hope.

Glad to see it was only a vac leak causing all that lost boost, so how much do you actually see now?

Good Luck

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Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension, SPEC stage III clutch, Lakewood SFI bell, S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon!
<B>12.16 @ 113.5, 1.78 60ft..no traction in the 90 degree

[This message has been edited by Rick 91GT (edited 09-27-2001).]

09-25-2001, 10:13 PM	#1
SaleenGTS RICE taste like Chicken Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 687	Killed my motor at the track....BAD NEWS!!! Hey guys, long time no post. I just fthought I'd let you all know that my 306 went buh-bye. I was at the track and about 2.3rds down the track, I detonated the hell outta my motor. I don't know what happened. I had my retard set at 3 just incase, because It was kinda hot. I think bad gas. Anyhoo, I burned my #7 piston and blew a hold the soze of a pencil in the top of it. I can't believe it is one piece still. The funny part is that I still ran a 13.157@109.43...but I shut it down before the 1000ft mark and coasted through. Street tires too. Oh well, I guess I will have to put that 347 crank sitting in my garage to use Peace Yo ------------------ Dustin 89 Saleen GT Sport,428 rwhp,TFS Street Heat Intake,TFS TW Heads,TFS #2 cam,BD-11A 9 psi,Crane 1.6 rr's,BBK 70mm TB,Pro-M 80mm MAF,MSD 6BTM, FMS 9mm wires,BBK longtubes,BBK Short H-pipe,American Thunder cat back,3.55's 12.3@119 street tires 11.496@121.08slicks

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09-26-2001, 12:01 AM	#2
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	now lets see 10s and 500rwhp. did u damage the block or heads/cam? or just the piston? take it easy ------------------ 1988 Mustang GT, T-5 3.08's, No Smog Pump (Shorty Belt), Dumps At The End Of Stock H-Pipe, K&N Air Filter (Stock Air Box), Removed Air SilencerMy Stang Plane Ticket To Afghanistan= $800 High Powered Sniper Rifle= $1000 Hotel With Accesible Roof= $200 Shooting A Piece Of Shit Like Osama Bin Laden= Priceless

09-26-2001, 12:59 AM	#3
fastang Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: santa ana ca Posts: 1,349	That really sucks dude, sorry to hear that. I really am. Now you have a great reason to build a bitchin stroker! Good luck. ------------------ 95GT, TFS T.W. heads, Holley Intake, B303 cam, FRPP 30lb injectors, Scorpion 1.6 rollers, 65mm TB, 73mm MAF, BBK Longtubes, Flowmaster cat back, March Pulleys, MSD coil, 9mm wires, Tremec 3550 trans, Pro5.0 shifter,10.5 Motorsport clutch, FMS aluminum driveshaft, weld in subframe connectors. 190lph pump, BBK adj FPR.

09-26-2001, 07:29 AM	#4
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	Damn, that sucks Dustin atleast it didn't trash anything else like the blower or heads. So are you going to go build a 347? Nice time on slicks with a little morer mph it should go 10's, did you get the boost thing figured out? Good Luck ------------------ Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension, SPEC stage III clutch, Lakewood SFI bell, S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! [b]12.16 @ 113.5, 1.78 60ft..no traction in the 90 degree

09-26-2001, 07:34 AM	#5
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	Damn double Post ------------------ Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension, SPEC stage III clutch, Lakewood SFI bell, S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! <B>12.16 @ 113.5, 1.78 60ft..no traction in the 90 degree [This message has been edited by Rick 91GT (edited 09-26-2001).]

09-26-2001, 06:36 PM	#6
SaleenGTS RICE taste like Chicken Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 687	Rick Yeah I am glad it didn't trash anything else. And yes I am building the stroker. I also just sent my heads to CNC to have a stage 3 job done. I matched that to the Stage 3 Holley I bought about a month ago that is just sitting in my garage. I am hoping for good numbers. I am also looking at the TFS #3 cam also. I also did figure out my boost problem. I had a hole in the vacuum hose. Later ------------------ Dustin 89 Saleen GT Sport,428 rwhp,TFS Street Heat Intake,TFS TW Heads,TFS #2 cam,BD-11A 9 psi,Crane 1.6 rr's,BBK 70mm TB,Pro-M 80mm MAF,MSD 6BTM, FMS 9mm wires,BBK longtubes,BBK Short H-pipe,American Thunder cat back,3.55's 12.3@119 street tires 11.496@121.08slicks

09-26-2001, 08:06 PM	#7
PGkelly Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 274	keep the piston. it would be quite a conversation starter (for gearheads at least) ------------------ If it ain't broke, make it go faster AOL: MCVillain45

09-26-2001, 08:31 PM	#8
bada$$lx Guest Posts: n/a	Sorry to hear that Dustin.....13.1's not actually a bad time though j/k. 347? Awesome.....good luck w/ the new project. Next time you drive that thing it should be pulling 10's....sweet! ------------------ '90 LX 5.0;12K original miles;FMS 3.55 gears; March pulleys;Edelbrock Performer Heads;BBK 1 5/8" equal length shorties;MSD 6AL ignition w/ blaster 2 coil;FMS E303 cam;Pro-M 75mm MAF;BBK 70mm TB; Eibach drag-launch spring kit;Southside weld-on subs;9" K&N cone filter charger;Hurst shifter;Cervini 3" turbo hood;A/C delete;gutted cats;2 chamber Flomasters;Corbeau racing seats;FMS 30# injectors;JMS custom chip;Holley 190lb fp;TFS track heat intake (12.299 @ 113mph w/ a 1.78 60') ....soon to be b

09-27-2001, 07:55 AM	#9
Rick 91GT Procharged! Join Date: May 1999 Location: Hanover, PA Posts: 1,539	I would strongly suggest looking at one of Anderson Blower grinds for that new combo. His cam did a ton for my combo. I can't imagagine a Stage III Holley as it already flows way to much. My heads are going to TEA this winter for a Stage II port job should come back with over 300cfm intake and 2xxcfm should make a difference I hope. Glad to see it was only a vac leak causing all that lost boost, so how much do you actually see now? Good Luck ------------------ Check Out My Site 91GT,Holley SysteMAX II Kit-Heads 2.02" x 1.60" port matched to a 1262,Anderson N-61,24#,76mm C&L,Full MAC, No A/C or PS or emissions, 12" K&N Filter,RNH PERFORMANCE Ram Air,Ron Davis Radiator,Full Suspension, SPEC stage III clutch, Lakewood SFI bell, S&W 8pt "X" brace,JAZ seats,3:73's,Welds..etc,4:30's and 31 splines coming very soon! <B>12.16 @ 113.5, 1.78 60ft..no traction in the 90 degree [This message has been edited by Rick 91GT (edited 09-27-2001).]