I'm getting new rod bearings..... HOORAY!!!!

acmillr · July 1st, 2007, 05:29 PM

I found where the sound in my motor was coming from, and I also found out that I have basically destroyed my rings with nitrous. The blow by on the compression and oil rings was more severe than I thought. Oh well, here's to a new, happier shortblock.

04GTAMPA · July 1st, 2007, 05:36 PM

This makes me not want to spray anymore!

acmillr · July 1st, 2007, 05:37 PM

Where the hell are you?

04GTAMPA · July 1st, 2007, 05:38 PM

I'm home. Called you twice left you a VM!!!!!

acmillr · July 1st, 2007, 05:38 PM

Kerrie didn't tell me.........Hold on a second.

DrHolliday · July 1st, 2007, 05:54 PM

I'm sure they make tougher bearings and rings... what brand rods did you end up going with?

superbeef1000 · July 1st, 2007, 06:35 PM

those bearings have a nice gold color to them lol

acmillr · July 1st, 2007, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by DrHolliday

I'm sure they make tougher bearings and rings... what brand rods did you end up going with?

Still deciding

acmillr · July 1st, 2007, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by superbeef1000

those bearings have a nice gold color to them lol

Thanks, I can show you how to remove the unsightly nickel coating.

SWEET2KSTANG · July 1st, 2007, 08:41 PM

where was your timing set at when this happened?

Timber · July 1st, 2007, 09:20 PM

Progress. Glad you found it before it let go. Good luck with the build up.

acmillr · July 1st, 2007, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by SWEET2KSTANG

where was your timing set at when this happened?

I could not tell you exactly. I was running on my flip switch tuned by dynospeed. After fully considering everything that has happened, I have come to a decision on how this all probably happened.

1.) I sprayed a 150 HP shot on the motor and over revved it by about 700 rpm's in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gear causing some ring damage.
2.) I ran the car pretty hard not knowing that I had damaged my compression and oil rings on two cylinders.
3.) I was 2.5-3 quarts low of oil and sprayed the car a few more time the same night. Only after this, I realized I had oil coming out of my exhaust pipes (a massive amount).
4.) Some time during all this my oil pressure must have dropped causing the number 8 bearing to spin. BTW: It was spun 1/2 a round in the rod journal when I opened everything up.
5.) I'm pretty sure the tune didn't have anything to do with it, because I have put atleast 400lbs. of nitrous through this motor on the same tune with no problems before.

In summary, I had gotten really careless with the spray after not experiencing any problems for so long, and it caught up with me. I cannot complain though, I have abused this motor so much that it should have blown up long ago. I'm telling you, I sprayed this car every time I got in it.

My wife: "Honey, can you run to the store and get some milk?"

Me: "No Problem, just let me make sure my bottle is open."

acmillr · July 1st, 2007, 09:30 PM

Originally Posted by Timber

Progress. Glad you found it before it let go. Good luck with the build up.

What's up John?
With 04GTAMPA's help, I've made alot of progress today.

Timber · July 1st, 2007, 09:44 PM

Originally Posted by acmillr

Originally Posted by Timber

Progress. Glad you found it before it let go. Good luck with the build up.

What's up John?
With 04GTAMPA's help, I've made alot of progress today.

Good job. You know I'll be looking to see if you make the 350 mark.

Selling Mustang parts sucks! I had a buyer who was supposed to paypal me today on the nitrous kit. Then I get an email, he damaged his tranny last night at the track.

Trouble is, he was a serious buyer. I'm so fucking tired of low-ball offers from numb-nuts and good offers from guys that don't follow through.

So it was a personal nut-punt to hear the guy hurt his tranny. I thought I'd finally sold it.

What's the old saying? Old age and treachery will overcome youth and enthusiasm. I'll get my money out of it eventually.

Good luck on the build up.

John

04GTAMPA · July 1st, 2007, 10:09 PM

I might have a buyer for you, will PM you tomorrow after I talk to him...

Tell you what, the fun hasn't started yet... Can't wait to see that green monster rolling.

acmillr · July 1st, 2007, 10:35 PM

John, I can't believe you are having trouble getting rid of that beautiful ZEX nitrous kit

However, I do know another guy on here that loves his purple bottle. He had it out of the trunk showing it off today.

04GTAMPA · July 1st, 2007, 10:42 PM

I told you I'm Painting it YELLOW! Yes, I'm officially ricertificating myself to the top.

MustangMatt96GT · July 1st, 2007, 10:46 PM

Well I think that you need to get some white stickers to stick all over your car!

Timber · July 1st, 2007, 10:48 PM

Originally Posted by acmillr

John, I can't believe you are having trouble getting rid of that beautiful ZEX nitrous kit

However, I do know another guy on here that loves his purple bottle. He had it out of the trunk showing it off today.

Asshole. You don't know what color my bottle is - you saw it with a black bottle bag on it.

You know you don't have room to jank on color, none of my engines are lime green.

04GTAMPA · July 1st, 2007, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by Timber

Originally Posted by acmillr

John, I can't believe you are having trouble getting rid of that beautiful ZEX nitrous kit

However, I do know another guy on here that loves his purple bottle. He had it out of the trunk showing it off today.

Asshole. You don't know what color my bottle is - you saw it with a black bottle bag on it.

You know you don't have room to jank on color, none of my engines are lime green.

LOL

Sorry AC, it seems like my "purple" bottle is a bit more popular than "lime green" blocks! LOL

I like it though. Green is good luck, brings money, deters love bugs...
BTW, don't reveal all the plans with the engine, then there won't be a surprise at the end.

July 1st, 2007, 05:29 PM	#1
acmillr MM's Mad Scientist Slow Fella Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,111 iTrader: 2 reviews	I'm getting new rod bearings..... HOORAY!!!! I found where the sound in my motor was coming from, and I also found out that I have basically destroyed my rings with nitrous. The blow by on the compression and oil rings was more severe than I thought. Oh well, here's to a new, happier shortblock. __________________

July 1st, 2007, 05:36 PM	#2
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acmillr MM's Mad Scientist Slow Fella Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,111 iTrader: 2 reviews	Where the hell are you? __________________

July 1st, 2007, 05:38 PM	#4
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acmillr MM's Mad Scientist Slow Fella Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,111 iTrader: 2 reviews	Kerrie didn't tell me.........Hold on a second. __________________

July 1st, 2007, 05:54 PM	#6
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SWEET2KSTANG mm's nitrous mod 2000 mustang gt 11.79@115.83 (old set up) Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: N.W. AR Posts: 12,540 iTrader: 8 reviews	where was your timing set at when this happened? __________________ project warhorse under construction wagon burner under construction as well (04 lightning) being built by MP2 Performance

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Timber Enthusiast Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: No point mentioning those bats... Posts: 867 iTrader: 0 reviews	Progress. Glad you found it before it let go. Good luck with the build up. __________________

July 1st, 2007, 10:09 PM	#15
04GTAMPA Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,742 iTrader: 1 reviews	I might have a buyer for you, will PM you tomorrow after I talk to him... Tell you what, the fun hasn't started yet... Can't wait to see that green monster rolling. __________________ Slow, really slow Cobra. Wanna see? MM Cobra Club Member #81 "TAMPA BAY AREA CREW"

July 1st, 2007, 10:35 PM	#16
acmillr MM's Mad Scientist Slow Fella Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,111 iTrader: 2 reviews	John, I can't believe you are having trouble getting rid of that beautiful ZEX nitrous kit However, I do know another guy on here that loves his purple bottle. He had it out of the trunk showing it off today. __________________

July 1st, 2007, 10:42 PM	#17
04GTAMPA Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,742 iTrader: 1 reviews	I told you I'm Painting it YELLOW! Yes, I'm officially ricertificating myself to the top. __________________ Slow, really slow Cobra. Wanna see? MM Cobra Club Member #81 "TAMPA BAY AREA CREW"

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