Set it aside, put it in the garage under a cover and go enjoy life for a while ! Take out the girlfriend and have some fun ! The car will be waiting when you get back. Dont do anything hasty, it took me two winters worth to get mine done !
2003 DSG Build Thread, Project: Strega
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Sonic605HP,
Whenever you post in a thread, I am never capable of reading anything after your sig. I get entranced in the moebius strip of awesome that is your .GIF.
OP,
Excellent work sir. It's a tragedy that it didn't come together like we all were hoping. Would it be worth it to get a factory long block 5.4L and restart the process? It would be a terrible shame to quit after all of that hard work.
angle grinder time :rockon:
I should have some information by this weekend to let everyone know whats going on with the car. Ive took a step back from it for a few days then got back to it on Sunday and reexamined the situation.
I need a little more time to figure a few things out and Ill post it up as soon as I can.
I need a little more time to figure a few things out and Ill post it up as soon as I can.
This is what I first saw.
Hole in oil pan
Driverside Valve Cover Off
Passenger Side Valve Cover Off
Timing Equipment Is Perfect
Blower Off
Found That Coolant Leak. (Damn Tube)
Timing Cover Off
Timing Gear Off
I found this
Secondary Timing Chain
Tensior Messed Up
One Bolt For The Tensior Was Gone. The Other Was Snapped In half
Gettin It Done
Head Off(Notched Pistons)
Oil Pan off
Engine Damage
Hole in oil pan
Driverside Valve Cover Off
Passenger Side Valve Cover Off
Timing Equipment Is Perfect
Blower Off
Found That Coolant Leak. (Damn Tube)
Timing Cover Off
Timing Gear Off
I found this
Secondary Timing Chain
Tensior Messed Up
One Bolt For The Tensior Was Gone. The Other Was Snapped In half
Gettin It Done
Head Off(Notched Pistons)
Oil Pan off
Engine Damage
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So shitty man. The joy of modifying cars seems to always let us down at some point. I hope you can get it back together eventually with a good motor :beer:
Def sucks man.,., keep your head up.,.,this wasn't the first set back, and won't be the last.,.,:shrug: just try not to over think everything,., cause that can drive you crazy.,., as if you weren't already 
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sorry bro
That's a tough break ironhand. But I say don't give up. Just shelf it for a while. I assume you have another car. So its not like your in that kind of a bind where your stranded.
Your honestly a hero. We've all followed this thread religiously. Don't ggive up. Even if it takes a year. You'll get the urge again. And when you do, it'll be waiting for you.
Your honestly a hero. We've all followed this thread religiously. Don't ggive up. Even if it takes a year. You'll get the urge again. And when you do, it'll be waiting for you.
It is his only car .,. his girl has a car :shrug:
.,. his girl has a car :shrug:Thanks for the support and everyone that has followed this thread.
I may faulter, but I refuse to fall, I refuse to fail.
You thought I was done???? Just stepping up my game and taking it to the next level.
If you put a standard flat top piston into a 5.4 then you will only net about a 9.65 compression ration because the pistons sit down in the bores between .118-.122.
So I got some 0 deck pistons with thicker then normal ringlands. With a -19cc dish and standard 4 valve heads.
How does a 5.4L at 10:1 Compression, 3.4L Whipple, on E-85 sound?
Going To The Machine Shop
Super Cobra Jet Crank
:rockon:
Why not go 12.4:1 :rockon: throw some domes in that bitch.,. go big or go home
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Why not go 12:4 :rockon: throw some domes in that bitch.,. go big or go home
I went 10:1 because the car might have to be driven on pump gas in the future. I might add big cams to the car later and didnt want valve reliefs in the pistons. It was a happy middle ground for me.
I wanna see 900 plus now. I might throw the 3.0 upper or 2lb lower on it just for the hell of it. (I have 3.20 upper and 6.55 lower now)
I sub'd this thread a while back and just now had the chance to read all the way through it. This car is SICK. Despite the trials and tribulations, you're going to be VERY pleased with this car when it's all done. Only the sickest cobras come from Central Florida!! :beer:
Cool to see you're still going to finish it!
Thanks, Now I have this strange idea to shoot for 1000rwhp. :banana:
As soon as its ready to run I plan on making my presents known in Central Florida. I have a list of "Big Dogs" that will be knocked off their thrown very shortly.:coolman:
I dont have quit in me. I decided that I will win this war. :lol:
I spoke to the Machine Shop today and the pistons should be in at the week of this week or the beginning of next week. The block should be ready to go in the next few days as well.
GT-500 Oil Pan, Windage Tray, and Oil Pan Gasket
GT-500 Oil Pump, Pick-up Tube, New Secondary Timing Chain, and Secondary Tensioner
New Freeze Plugs, Block Plugs, etc.
GT-500 Oil Pan, Windage Tray, and Oil Pan Gasket
GT-500 Oil Pump, Pick-up Tube, New Secondary Timing Chain, and Secondary Tensioner
New Freeze Plugs, Block Plugs, etc.
yay!!
As soon as its ready to run I plan on making my presents known in Central Florida. I have a list of "Big Dogs" that will be knocked off their thrown very shortly.:coolman:
Hell yes. Say the word and I'll drive over from Clearwater to give you some chase-car footage :-D REEALLY wanna see this thing hurt some feelings.
Hell yes. Say the word and I'll drive over from Clearwater to give you some chase-car footage :-D REEALLY wanna see this thing hurt some feelings.
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