tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-196991842024-03-06T23:15:21.960-05:00Motor City MuscleSupersporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736044195842803726noreply@blogger.comBlogger745125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19699184.post-58084292516654468482014-11-11T15:05:00.000-05:002014-11-11T15:05:21.725-05:00Camaro Update: 11-11-2014Since my last blog, I have managed to remove my engine from the Camaro. The damage is fairly minimal thus far, but the damaged roller lifter did damage the bottom of the lifter bore, requiring it to be sleeved. That's ok though, as it will allow use of larger body roller lifters. I will be switching to the bushing style lifter, as their added durability seems worth the price, even if it is more than double. I highly doubt the car will be back on the road in 2015, which on a brighter note, will allow me to finish off all the small things that I've never got around to finishing/fixing.<br />
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Among the items I wish to finish are as follows: Trunk carpet, nitrous system, sound system, new brake lines, gauge cluster, interior items/upgrades, fuel tank pickup/sending unit, window net, trans shield, and other safety items required for the track. While I pondered going with a 540 short block, I simply can't justify the cost at this time, nor would I ever get the wife's permission! So, I have chose to fix what I got, and go the bushing style/larger bore roller lifter. If I do ever get that 540 block, I can get it setup for the larger lifters, and all of the upper end will transfer from my 454 block.<br />
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I've been dragging my feet lately, but hope to get back on track in the next few weeks while on my furlough. I can't promise major progress, as I won't be purchasing much, if any, parts for install. That said, my roll control and nitrous kit are both complete (minus a nitrous plate) and ready for installation. Until next time!<br />
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As previously stated, my engine experienced a solid lifter fail a few weeks ago. I got around to pulling the engine apart last week, as I at least wanted to see how severe the damage appeared. It seems to be confined to just one solid roller, thus far. I plan on pulling the engine all the way down, at the very least, clean it, and reassemble with new lifters. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that I caught it early enough that the damage was minimal. As you can see from the pictures below, the roller on the right seems to have either taken a pounding, of the finish began coming off. After a bit of research, I found an excellent article addressing solid roller failure, and it seems metal fatigue was likely the cause of my roller failing.<br />
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I hope to have the engine out and completely disassembled within the next month or so, assess the damage, and go from there. I still plan on running a solid roller, I just have a much better understanding of their life span, and what to look for. Here is the article I found, and what has convinced me that a bushing style roller is the way to go.<br />
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<a href="http://blog.speedtalk.com/2014/04/solid-roller-lifters-bushings-or.html">Solid Roller Bearings - Bushings or Needles, Which is Better?</a><br />
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Supersporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736044195842803726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19699184.post-53142447531884992302014-09-13T13:07:00.000-04:002014-09-13T13:07:23.305-04:00Time to assess the damageOk, I think it's getting to be about that time. After realizing one of my lifters had failed, it pretty much took the wind out of my sails this season. I still made Woodward the next day, and was still motivated to get the family out to Hines Drive. A family virus running through the family kept us from Frankenmuth's Autofest, and then just like that, BAM! Fall was here, temps had dropped into the low 60's for day time highs, and cruise season was over.<br />
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The car as sat, without much attention other than sitting inside it with my 1 year old yesterday. That is about to change. The other day, a local repair shop owner had his ride out front of his business. Not just any ride, but a 1964 Plymouth Sport Fury, with a 498 ci big block mopar, huge tubs out back, and everything needed to run low 9's. It made me a bit jealous, as he prepped his car for Milan this Sunday. It was also that little nudge I needed to get my shit together, and at least start getting things ready to begin this winter engine rebuild. I'm hoping that next week I can start wrenching on it, and perhaps at least get the intake off and see just what kind of damage we are looking at.Supersporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736044195842803726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19699184.post-48414104274669789422014-08-27T14:31:00.001-04:002014-08-27T14:31:36.802-04:00Farm Truck - Detroit<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I ran across this Detroit version of Farm Truck, from Street Outlaws. The owner was probably around 80 years old, had never heard of Street Outlaws, and was somewhat surprised by my interest in his truck. It's cooler than he'll ever know!<br />
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I have to say, the Hines Drive Cruise has become my hands down favorite cruise in Metro Detroit!<br />
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I didn't allow car troubles to dampen my spirits, and we still made Woodward bright and early. I rode up with my parents in their 1995 Pontiac Formula, while meeting up with my brother-in-law in his 2014 Challenger Shaker and father-in-law in his 2004 Dodge Rumble Bee. Fun was still had and memories were still made. Next up, Hines Drive!<br />
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<a href="http://www.cruisinhines.com/">2014 Cruisin' Hines Drive</a>Supersporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736044195842803726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19699184.post-49061223547588568022014-08-23T17:01:00.000-04:002014-08-23T17:01:00.063-04:00Nowalk Raceway Park 2014Here area few more photos from my day, and single run, at the dragstrip.<br />
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Shit happens, pure and simple. After making it down the track for the first time in 14 years, even though I had my troubles, I didn't seem to have hurt anything. I was wrong. Today, I topped off the tank in preparation of the Dream Cruise tomorrow. I no more than left the gas station and I heard something was wrong. Though the oil pressure was fine, the valve lash sounded loose, and a squeal, as if a bearing was failing, was a sure tell sign something wasn't right.<br />
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I had already been skeptical that one of the solid rollers may have been failing, after rechecking the valve lash a few days after running down the 1/4 mile. Fortunately, I was just around the corner from home. After parking it in the garage, oil pressure was still fine, though the driver side valve cover was obviously louder than the passenger side. I quickly pulled the cover off, and the rocker I was concerned about had a lot of clearance. The engine was hurt, and I can only pray that it's not hurt too bad. As it is, it's parked for the year, and this winter will determine just how hurt it is. I'm hoping I'm just a cam, lifters, and gaskets away from being back on the road and track ready. Not the winter I was expecting, as I was hoping to leave the drivetrain alone this winter.<br />
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I'm not one to let my misfortune dampen my spirit, and will still be heading to Woodward with family and friends tomorrow. I will enjoy it just as I always do, but my car simply won't be making the trip. The downside of making so much hp is that sooner or later, something fails, especially when you push the limits of streetability.Supersporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736044195842803726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19699184.post-65872485762363260592014-07-28T18:45:00.001-04:002014-07-28T18:45:07.315-04:00Norwalk 2014 - First 1/4 mile run in 14 yearsI would be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed. I would also be lying if I said I didn't have a blast and feel something inside re-ignited while blasting down the track. I ran a disappointing 11.9@117.65 mph. That said, I learned a lot in which I had forgot, and realized that my tune was WAY off, and was drowning the engine with fuel. I plan to hit the track again soon, hopefully within a month, though this time it will be at the much closer Milan Dragway. As you can see from the video, the car launches fairly well, then hesitates off the line with a bog. I think a much leaner tune, a little more timing, and correctly adjusted valve lash will make a world of difference.<br />
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<a href="http://summitmotorsportspark.com/">Summit Motorsports Park</a>Supersporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736044195842803726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19699184.post-45652634570458342352014-07-07T16:58:00.000-04:002014-07-07T16:58:41.056-04:00Camaro Update: 7-7-2014I just finished picking up the last of the parts needed to get my Camaro ready for the track, hopefully hitting Norwalk Raceway Park on 7/25/2014. After a front end alignment and new tie rods a week ago, I picked up a new set of front tires today, rated up to 168 mph. The old tires were shot, and to be honest, I believe they were responsible for the front end vibration. In addition to new tires, I also picked up a Bell helmet, ordered a fire jacket, and stopped by Detroit Performance Center for a new shifter cable. I also grabbed a book on nitrous systems while I was there, as at some point, my nitrous kit will find its way onto something I own. I still have a few items to finish on the car, but I now have all the parts I need, and with a little tuning, the car should easily be ready for the track come July 25th!Supersporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736044195842803726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19699184.post-90336240437495096502014-07-07T16:54:00.002-04:002014-07-07T16:54:48.825-04:002015 Challenger SRT Hellcat707 hp. What else do you really need to know?
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This is the first year my Camaro has ever made it to the Gratiot cruise. Typically, we all go to the show, but we park and walk. This year, by friend Rod brought his '41 Ford pickup, my '69 Camaro, Dad's '95 Formula, Father-in-law's '14 Challenger SRT, and Brother-in-law's '14 Challenger R/T Shaker. It was nice to have so many family and friends with their cars at the show. After a few hours of settling in, we still walked the cruise, and though turnout seemed a bit lighter, was still a very good kickoff to this year's cruise season.<br />
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This is about how my dad's Challenger will ride, perhaps even a little bit lower.<br />
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I sold off the power window motors a few days ago, and also picked up some full length floor pans and a radiator support. While the car has been on hold for awhile, my Camaro is now on the road and ready for the cruise season. I can now try and find some free time for us to get back started on the Firebird. Next step is getting the subframe out and the floors cut out in preparation of new pans.</div>
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Supersporthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12736044195842803726noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19699184.post-64113749110336360192014-06-16T09:18:00.001-04:002014-06-17T13:39:36.625-04:00Hot Rod Power Tour: Norwalk, OHWhile my Camaro didn't make the trip down, I simply couldn't let the Power Tour pass us by without stopping my Norwalk to check out the action. While a very light rain prevented fun runs down the track until around 4pm, there were plenty of cars on the grounds to check out. So many cars in fact that they had to start parking them on the west side of the track, after running out of space in the pit area. It was a great turnout, and an amazing number of VERY nice vehicles. This was my two daughters first trip to the drag strip, and while our 1 year old wasn't really phased by it, our 3.5 year old was having a blast. She said "Daddy, this is cool!" She then was cheering on the cars, and then even stated "Daddy, stop playing on your phone and watch the cars!" I don't think I will have any trouble getting her back to the track!<br />
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Perhaps the ONLY candle apple 2nd gen Firebird I have ever seen.<br />
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I admit, I didn't know if this was a new car, old car, or even a kit car. Then, I stumbled upon an article in the Detroit News a day or two later. It's a <a href="http://www.lucracars.com/">Lucra</a>, and seemingly one hell of a track car. <br />
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This is what my '68 Firebird would have looked like.<br />
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I think the future of drag racing holds a lot of promise. I say this, because I was watching a lot of "late model" cars running down the track. My definition of late model is anything that came with efi from factory, so the 80's cars to the stuff being sold on lots today. You saw a lot of owners of new Camaros, Mustangs, Challengers, Vettes, Vipers, and even Caddys blasting down the 1/4 mile, which is VERY healthy for the sport in my opinion.<br />
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