starting my motor swap !

[TURBOPOWERED68]

Cool stuff Dude

 

[dentmasters01]

This has been a 7 month project, and I'm so bummed right now. The motor is now back out of the car, on an engine stand and tore down to the short block.
As I was finishing the car ( by "finishing" I mean I was actually putting water in it and starting the car) I noticed a leak. I ran the car for 3 nights tuning on it before deciding to fix it. I noticed the small (silver dollar sized) puddle of water, raised the car and saw a fitting that looked like it was leaking. Didn't think much about it. Figured I'd fix it later. Didn't seam like a big deal. So, day 3 of running the car and tuning on the fast, it was running pretty good. Real responsive and sounded wicked. I decided to fix that damn leak. Once I had the light on the fitting and got a closer look, I noticed above the fitting, on the block, was a small stream of where water was running down onto the fitting I thought was leaking. That's when it went all down hill......

I just knew that stupid head bolt/gasket was leaking. Figured, seal tabs and a retorque was called for. So, I pulled the header, the rockers and grabbed the torque wrench. I set my light down, then noticed another small line of water on the head leading right to where it was running down the block.....head was cracked. At that exact moment, I felt beat. I felt like the car just bitch slapped me. So the project is on a slight delay....along with my happiness .

I did get a vid you can see of the car running. Gonna put it on YouTube soon.

 

[dentmasters01]

pics

 

[dentmasters01]

Try this

http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=/&gl=US#/watch?xl=xl_blazer&v=ANFWDtfAB9Q

 

[pmoore4321]

I was just going to ask you if you were sure the head was cracked. I guess the picture proves it.

Honestly, I don't think it is that big of a deal considering all the work you have in that car. The good thing is that you KNOW what the problem is! It's just a matter of getting the head replaced or repaired.

When the car is shooting down the track all the work will have been worth it.

 

[pmoore4321]

[YOUTUBE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANFWDtfAB9Q[/YOUTUBE]

 

[turbo nasty]

Man that really Sux. Well its always something and they work between breakdowns.

Youll get it man. I know its very frustrating.

 

[dentmasters01]

Yea, that's what I keep telling myself. I'm slowly working my way from depressed to pissed. I just want to get it fixed .

 

[dentmasters01]

Ok, so the motor is down and waiting on my new heads. I decided to work on the other end of the car. I put a trunk kit in the car. I Fab'd up a "spare tire dummy" to get the pass. side piece to fit right. I was surprised that as many cars out there, there wasn't anything out there for us "non spare tire" guys ?? Anyway, I got it all together and wired up the battery box and took some pics.

 

[Squid4life]

Looks great brother. Was the head fixable?

 

[dentmasters01]

yes it is fixable, but I am getting a brand new set for the car. tom said that if they were repaired, they would be perfect for a 109, since you don't use the extra bolts. so I will have a set of champion "R" heads for sale pretty soon .

 

[Squid4life]

That's good, I guess you can salvage some of your cost for the new set. Glad to hear you are getting the momentum back up. I know it sucks when you find issues like this, so sometimes it is best to step away from the project for a few days, recoup, and get back to it. Beautiful car and motor and can't wait to see more of it!

 

[BIGPSI]

damn aluminum heads! i feel your pain,my new motor developed a vibration,so out it comes. it seems like it's always something with these cars. they sure are fun to drive though!

 

[GNDriven]

Im starting my Stage II install now, I am hoping for no surprises. It just so many systems that have to work right to get these things running.

Are you using a Vac pump on your motor? I saw the valve cover hoses ran from the breathers.

Also, that is a nice batter box, "taylor" did it come with that positive disconnect lever.

BTW I think I bought a set of ATR 4-bolt headers from you.

 

[dentmasters01]

Yea, taking a couple days off really helps clear the spider webs. But they are fun when its "right", that's why we keep going. The hoses run to the breather. It has a catch can to hold any oil pushed out. The battery box and disconnect were separate. I just rigged them up together.

 

[dentmasters01]

Ok, since I had the motor down and apart again, ( unfortunately ) I decided to go a little further and put a new roller cam in it. It has a flat tapp. in it now, so its a good opportunity to update and take full adv of the new heads !

 

[dentmasters01]

Cam

 

[BIGPSI]

what size is that flat tappet? wanna sell it?

 

[GNDriven]

Good Pics..

What type roller did you go with? What cam button stackup?

 

[dentmasters01]

There are some # on the end of the cam, I'm going to call comp today and find out all the info on it. I am going to sell it.