some bad news

[lRageATMl]

well car was sold all that was left was a compression test and for him to hand me the check today...

low and behold the car failed. #5 cylinder was very low on compression and the leakdown test proved it was all f'd up

so this is good and bad news. I'm keeping the car now and I will be rebuilding it faster and stronger then ever. Car is at JPC now and they are going to tear it apart to see how bad the damage is...

 

[TRBO VNM]

I guess things didn't work out with Austin?

suxs, but I guess if it comes back stronger, thats what matters.

what motor are you doing? I would give Al a call. I wouldn't just slap another piston and new rings in. if you are going to do it, do it right.

 

[N2DAMYSTIC]

That's a bummer.... Sounds like you will be back in the game though!

 

[SPRAYED DAILY]

good luck with the rebuilt.

 

[lRageATMl]

I guess things didn't work out with Austin?

suxs, but I guess if it comes back stronger, thats what matters.

what motor are you doing? I would give Al a call. I wouldn't just slap another piston and new rings in. if you are going to do it, do it right.

most likely a new shortblock. and it will be done right since I actually have money this time around... lol

 

[Antex]

good luck with the rebuilt.

+1 In one way I'm not happy to hear this but now that you're bringing 'er back stronger than ever - looking forward to what is shaping up to be an awesome SEASON 07...:burnout:

 

[SPRAYED DAILY]

+1 In one way I'm not happy to hear this but now that you're bringing 'er back stronger than ever - looking forward to what is shaping up to be an awesome SEASON 07...:burnout:

Sounds like another low 10 sec car when the tracks reopen.

 

[SPRAYED DAILY]

Also, if you've got the cash go aluminum and save some weight off the front end

 

[2kbill]

Bad news maybe, but also perhaps another opportunity to enjoy a Cobra done up the way you want it! Congrats to you Prasad!

Bill

 

[mixxer]

sounds like good news to me

 

[FISHTAIL]

See, there is no escape for you. oke:

That sucks that your sale fell through, but at least now you have a good excuse to keep playing with the rest of us.

 

[IronTerp]

Wow Prasad, really sorry to see your deal fall through like this. But, I'm sure I speak for the rest of the MACA, that in a selfish sense, we're all glad you're back!!! Keep us posted on what you decide and I'm sure it'll be even more of a monster when you're done with Phase II here.

 

[lRageATMl]

Wow Prasad, really sorry to see your deal fall through like this. But, I'm sure I speak for the rest of the MACA, that in a selfish sense, we're all glad you're back!!! Keep us posted on what you decide and I'm sure it'll be even more of a monster when you're done with Phase II here.

lol... i'm a little happy myself

i just keep going through my head what i can do. Jon, I am thinking of an aluminum block. I'm also going to do the kmember now and maybe differnet headers. I HATE the kooks ones i have now.

 

["It'll Run"]

No worries Prasad, you'll back up and running strong in no time bro'...glad you are still in the game man!!

 

[FISHTAIL]

lol... i'm a little happy myself

i just keep going through my head what i can do. Jon, I am thinking of an aluminum block. I'm also going to do the kmember now and maybe differnet headers. I HATE the kooks ones i have now.

I also hate your headers. lol oke:.

 

[lRageATMl]

sooo... after thinking about it long and hard i think i am still going to try to sell the car just for less money (20k flat).

i'm going to give it till the end of next week to see if I can unload it for that much, if not i will fix it and keep it forever....

but the more I think about it the more i don't want to spend the amount of money to fix it right...

 

[I-CAN-STANG]

That sucks Prasad! I hope you'll be able to keep the car.

 

[F8LBITEva]

damn that sucks, was there any indication there was something wrong? did it feel down on power? rough idle?

 

[TGS2]

sooo... after thinking about it long and hard i think i am still going to try to sell the car just for less money (20k flat).

i'm going to give it till the end of next week to see if I can unload it for that much, if not i will fix it and keep it forever....

but the more I think about it the more i don't want to spend the amount of money to fix it right...

About what does it cost to rebuild a terminator engine?

 

[NOXCUSES]

for 20 grand the car is a steal, It is setup pretty good, and with a stout motor and more buts its low tens all day long. I would have gotten it, but my wife said no go,with a bad piston, and I got a tl type s. If you buy a new shortblock and get a c.s.s to replace you prolly looking at around 4-5 grand depending on how much you spend on the block.