BARRACUDA1968
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- May 4, 2011
This is the 3rd year in a row I've pulled this motor.
Year 1 motor ate itself up. It happens, previous owner detonated the shit out of it.
Year 2 had a stroker 109 built for it. Lifted the heads the first time I put my foot to the floor. Motor had too much compression for the tune and fuel. Champion irons were shaved to 39cc chambers and not checked during build.
Year 3 fixed the year 2 issue with aluminum heads and cometics. It's the leakiest motor I've ever owned. The head gaskets are seeping oil. Leaking is too much to live with.
I decided to pull it so I could do a better job installing head gaskets. I've had a lot of practice so I can get the motor out in 5 hours. I plan to do all my own work this time. I've wasted thousands of dollars hiring other people.
I'm not sure what head gaskets I'm going to run this go around?? I'd like to run the cometics but I'm not going to risk it again.
I may also go from head bolts to studs.
When I find some motivation I'll get it tore down and keep everyone posted.
Year 1 motor ate itself up. It happens, previous owner detonated the shit out of it.
Year 2 had a stroker 109 built for it. Lifted the heads the first time I put my foot to the floor. Motor had too much compression for the tune and fuel. Champion irons were shaved to 39cc chambers and not checked during build.
Year 3 fixed the year 2 issue with aluminum heads and cometics. It's the leakiest motor I've ever owned. The head gaskets are seeping oil. Leaking is too much to live with.
I decided to pull it so I could do a better job installing head gaskets. I've had a lot of practice so I can get the motor out in 5 hours. I plan to do all my own work this time. I've wasted thousands of dollars hiring other people.
I'm not sure what head gaskets I'm going to run this go around?? I'd like to run the cometics but I'm not going to risk it again.
I may also go from head bolts to studs.
When I find some motivation I'll get it tore down and keep everyone posted.