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Built 5/18/99 & blown up at VIR on 9/10/09
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<blockquote data-quote="BlackStripes" data-source="post: 8807583" data-attributes="member: 8464"><p>Details:</p><p>Well, my engine wasn't in the best shape basically since it was built 6 years ago, it had a nasty leak in one of the cylinders, but it never bothered me since the car used to put 500rwhp @ 10PSI. Anyway, after 3 or so years of not having problems with my kit, I really wanted to break the ST2 record at Summit Point <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> (I have a LOT of friends with Z06's!) I was running low 1:26's/high 1:25's on old azenis tires... so I decided to get rid of my drag racing oriented K-member so I could run r-compounds, I was always scared of high grip on a flimsy front suspension... soooo, I talked to Agent47 and ordered my front suspension, obviously I needed to get rid of my old turbo kit and make a custom one that would fit the new suspension. So during the winter I ordered everything but somehow the builder had a really hard time keeping the turbos alive. If you go to the turbo cobra section, you can read how our engines (2V or 4V) blow turbo seals like nothing... </p><p></p><p>So, after many many tries and changes, I got my car back in July, and I went to a Friday at the Track in Summit Point as shake down... I ran one session and the car was smoking a little bit during the turns under boost, but turn 5, 6, 7 and 8 the car was SO much faster than before, it was a totally different car!! Anyway, I felt like i needed to bleed the brakes, so I pitted in before the session was over. Second session, I go out and after 4 or 5 laps, the car started to smoke like an old train.... I couldn't see the car behind me!! Obviously I got black flagged. I pitted in and that was it. I had to pack my stuff and call a towing company, so, I am not sure if the seals in the turbos blew again or I lifted a head gasket, but as i said, I don't have the energy now, the battery is dead, so I need a new battery, check the oil and then go from there. If the engine is fine, I can always run N/A, which might be painful since my car has low compression and 7 cylinders <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> or fix the engine and finally put an aluminum block!... but the car is parked since then. I know i will fix the whole thing, just not now... One thing though, I was SO much slower (me, the driver) that wasn't funny... I know I can pick up my rithm after a couple of weekends but without a car it's going to be hard <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></p><p></p><p>When I take the car to the shop to get it fixed you are more than welcome to check out the suspension... I have to say, its A-1 Quality and worth it every penny!! It really reminded me driving a Corvette, a LOT of grip and so much better transitioning ... oh well, hopefully 2010 :banana:</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BlackStripes, post: 8807583, member: 8464"] Details: Well, my engine wasn't in the best shape basically since it was built 6 years ago, it had a nasty leak in one of the cylinders, but it never bothered me since the car used to put 500rwhp @ 10PSI. Anyway, after 3 or so years of not having problems with my kit, I really wanted to break the ST2 record at Summit Point :) (I have a LOT of friends with Z06's!) I was running low 1:26's/high 1:25's on old azenis tires... so I decided to get rid of my drag racing oriented K-member so I could run r-compounds, I was always scared of high grip on a flimsy front suspension... soooo, I talked to Agent47 and ordered my front suspension, obviously I needed to get rid of my old turbo kit and make a custom one that would fit the new suspension. So during the winter I ordered everything but somehow the builder had a really hard time keeping the turbos alive. If you go to the turbo cobra section, you can read how our engines (2V or 4V) blow turbo seals like nothing... So, after many many tries and changes, I got my car back in July, and I went to a Friday at the Track in Summit Point as shake down... I ran one session and the car was smoking a little bit during the turns under boost, but turn 5, 6, 7 and 8 the car was SO much faster than before, it was a totally different car!! Anyway, I felt like i needed to bleed the brakes, so I pitted in before the session was over. Second session, I go out and after 4 or 5 laps, the car started to smoke like an old train.... I couldn't see the car behind me!! Obviously I got black flagged. I pitted in and that was it. I had to pack my stuff and call a towing company, so, I am not sure if the seals in the turbos blew again or I lifted a head gasket, but as i said, I don't have the energy now, the battery is dead, so I need a new battery, check the oil and then go from there. If the engine is fine, I can always run N/A, which might be painful since my car has low compression and 7 cylinders :) or fix the engine and finally put an aluminum block!... but the car is parked since then. I know i will fix the whole thing, just not now... One thing though, I was SO much slower (me, the driver) that wasn't funny... I know I can pick up my rithm after a couple of weekends but without a car it's going to be hard :D When I take the car to the shop to get it fixed you are more than welcome to check out the suspension... I have to say, its A-1 Quality and worth it every penny!! It really reminded me driving a Corvette, a LOT of grip and so much better transitioning ... oh well, hopefully 2010 :banana: [/QUOTE]
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