I hate it when this happens...

PKRWUD · 09-01-2001, 08:08 AM

This is out of a 360 Sprint Car from here in Ventura. It was running over 650hp on Methanol, and had a Hillborn mechanical injection, 14:1 pistons, and a Mag ignition. It was a direct drive with no transmission, and had 6.86 gears in the rear end. It ran a 1/5th mile dirt oval in under 11 seconds (not bad considering that includes 4 turns). In the first pic, you can see where the rods blew out both sides of the block. If you look closely, you can see where the forged crankshaft journal is missing. Where did it go? It's still attached to the rods (see bottom picture). The gentlemans name is Kenny Brown, and he races every week at Ventura Raceway. Feel free to stop by and say hi. Just don't ask him if he's seen any rods lying around.

Take care
~Chris

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tireburner163 · 09-01-2001, 08:58 AM

dang man that a lot of carnage

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srv1 · 09-01-2001, 11:59 AM

man, that is some f***ed up metal! that would have to be the WORST i ever seen in my life! surprised he didnt get hit with schrapnel! ouch!

PKRWUD · 09-01-2001, 05:33 PM

Here's a closer shot:

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jonnyk · 09-02-2001, 09:06 AM

Should ask him why he put that window in his block instead

Seriously though, that looks expensive

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Mach 1 · 09-02-2001, 11:08 AM

$hit happens.....

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PKRWUD · 09-03-2001, 09:02 PM

More like "$$$$hit happens".

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Capri306 · 09-03-2001, 11:00 PM

Wow! Makes me really think about putting too much boost on my 5.0L... Better start building that 351, huh?

Thanks for the pic. Hopefully it won't hurt his pocketbook too badly, and he'll be back in the saddle again. Stuff like that sucks, but that's the downside of racing I guess. Was he overreving it or what? Did he determine what happened to cause this?

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PKRWUD · 09-04-2001, 11:30 AM

Actually, I never asked. He was back racing two weeks later, thanks to several good friends and a couple sponsors. His class of Sprints and ours will both be running at Ventura this weekend, so I'll make sure to hit him up about the cause. I'll let you know what I find out.

Below is a picture of local driver Russell DeBlauw getting it up on one wheel last year at Ventura Raceway.

Take care
~Chris

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Rev · 09-04-2001, 03:11 PM

700 HP, 1200 lbs, dirt oval, now I've heard that's fun. Better mechanical casualties than the flesh and bone kind.

Rev

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1/4 mi.

PKRWUD · 09-04-2001, 03:55 PM

Rev-

If you don't have mud in your beer, you're not racing.

I have always loved all types of racing. My heart went from 1/4 mile to circle track when I was lucky enough to get a job with Bill Elliott. These days, I'm a die hard Sprint fan. Those cars are incredible, and the drivers are just plain crazy. my favorite job in the world is crewing for Jim Porter this year. We're first in the points, and we're going to see to it that it stays that way!

If you've never been to a Sprint car race, you have to find one. TV doesn't do them justice. Think about how big the TB is on a Mustang, then check this out:

All race cars should have eight throttle plates!

Take care
~Chris

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09-01-2001, 08:08 AM	#1
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I hate it when this happens... This is out of a 360 Sprint Car from here in Ventura. It was running over 650hp on Methanol, and had a Hillborn mechanical injection, 14:1 pistons, and a Mag ignition. It was a direct drive with no transmission, and had 6.86 gears in the rear end. It ran a 1/5th mile dirt oval in under 11 seconds (not bad considering that includes 4 turns). In the first pic, you can see where the rods blew out both sides of the block. If you look closely, you can see where the forged crankshaft journal is missing. Where did it go? It's still attached to the rods (see bottom picture). The gentlemans name is Kenny Brown, and he races every week at Ventura Raceway. Feel free to stop by and say hi. Just don't ask him if he's seen any rods lying around. Take care ~Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!

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09-01-2001, 08:58 AM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	dang man that a lot of carnage ------------------ DEAD(FRIED TRANS) 1990 Dodge Dynasty with 275,000 miles. Mods:chiped paint, CD player. Sucks but it was free. Praying for a stang. The "Guetto Glider" If it ain't broke, you ain't tryin hard enough

09-01-2001, 11:59 AM	#3
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	man, that is some f***ed up metal! that would have to be the WORST i ever seen in my life! surprised he didnt get hit with schrapnel! ouch!

09-01-2001, 05:33 PM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Here's a closer shot: Take care ~Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!

09-02-2001, 09:06 AM	#5
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	Should ask him why he put that window in his block instead Seriously though, that looks expensive ------------------ '91 LX Hatch, 17 ROH ZR6's, lowered, 3.73's, offroad H pipe, SN Cobra cat-back, ASP pullies, 14° timing, C&L 76mm MAF, 170A 3G, B&M Ripper on a T5 Best ET: 14.593 @ 94.62 2.292 60' 1991 LX Hatch 5.0L

09-02-2001, 11:08 AM	#6
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	$hit happens..... ------------------ 1993 GT/AOD '93 Mustang GT

09-03-2001, 09:02 PM	#7
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	More like "$$$$hit happens". Take care ~Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!

09-03-2001, 11:00 PM	#8
Capri306 Moderator Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA Posts: 1,001	Wow! Makes me really think about putting too much boost on my 5.0L... Better start building that 351, huh? Thanks for the pic. Hopefully it won't hurt his pocketbook too badly, and he'll be back in the saddle again. Stuff like that sucks, but that's the downside of racing I guess. Was he overreving it or what? Did he determine what happened to cause this? ------------------ Capri306, Moderator, The Mustang Works Online 1979 Mercury Capri, 5.0L -- C4 -- 2.73 1987 Mustang LX Notch

09-04-2001, 11:30 AM	#9
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Actually, I never asked. He was back racing two weeks later, thanks to several good friends and a couple sponsors. His class of Sprints and ours will both be running at Ventura this weekend, so I'll make sure to hit him up about the cause. I'll let you know what I find out. Below is a picture of local driver Russell DeBlauw getting it up on one wheel last year at Ventura Raceway. Take care ~Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!!

09-04-2001, 03:11 PM	#10
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	700 HP, 1200 lbs, dirt oval, now I've heard that's fun. Better mechanical casualties than the flesh and bone kind. Rev ------------------ '66 Coupe, 306, 300 HP, C-4, 13.97 e.t., 100.3 mph 1/4 mi.

09-04-2001, 03:55 PM	#11
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	Rev- If you don't have mud in your beer, you're not racing. I have always loved all types of racing. My heart went from 1/4 mile to circle track when I was lucky enough to get a job with Bill Elliott. These days, I'm a die hard Sprint fan. Those cars are incredible, and the drivers are just plain crazy. my favorite job in the world is crewing for Jim Porter this year. We're first in the points, and we're going to see to it that it stays that way! If you've never been to a Sprint car race, you have to find one. TV doesn't do them justice. Think about how big the TB is on a Mustang, then check this out: All race cars should have eight throttle plates! Take care ~Chris ------------------ Retired Moderator MustangNet My site: JimPorterRacing RACECAR spelled backwards is RACECAR HEY !!! Are you ASE Certified ??? If you are, ask me about iATN. The best tool you'll ever have, and it's free !!! [This message has been edited by PKRWUD (edited 09-04-2001).]