blown motor - what do I do now?

[RTTTTed]

Don't use the shims. If you do, shim the tranny the same amount to keep the driveline phasing correct.

Ted

 

[BOTTLEFED]

I didn't put the shims back in
I didn't know they were there or I would have taken them out before

When I installed the S/C I had to shim up the hood because they hit
I'm hoping to be able to take out the shims in the hood now that the shims under the motor mounts are gone

 

[RTTTTed]

Sounds like you've got it handled.

Ted

 

[BOTTLEFED]

Good news

I did a compression test on the new motor and the numbers look great

cyl. psi
1....181
2....166
3....195
4....190
5....161
6....176
7....175
8....175
9....164
10...167


my car looks happy now that it has a motor in it again

 

[plumcrazy]

did ya do a leakdown too for kicks ?

good news !!!!!!!!!

 

[BOTTLEFED]

I don't have any leak down equipment
maybe after I get it running I can take it somewhere to get it done

 

[ViperTony]

I don't have any leak down equipment
maybe after I get it running I can take it somewhere to get it done

I purchased an inexpensive leak-down gauge from Summit Racing. Actually, I think I paid $79 for the compression and leakdown gauges as a kit. So long as you have a decent air compressor and can find TDC its a pretty straightforward procedure.

 

[z76232]

What's the lasted update. Got the Viper running with the new engine? Got the Roe on?

 

[ViperTony]

Hopefully he's been too busy to post and enjoying his engine!

 

[BOTTLEFED]

Not quite running yet; maybe by the end of the week. I sent off some stuff to get ceramicoated and powdercoated and it is not all back yet. I'm also waiting on a catch can I ordered.
I'll let you guys know as soon as it is running

 

[Viper Fever]

Tim did you get your headers back on yet.

 

[BOTTLEFED]

Yep,
just prepping the valve covers for installation
but it may have to wait since I'll be out of town this weekend

 

[BOTTLEFED]

SHE'S ALIVE!!!

back on the road and it feels great

thanks again for all you guys' help

now for a nice safe tune

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[big-n-italian]

nice. congrats!

 

[Viper Fever]

Tim glad the Viper is back on the road better than before. Sounds great , blower and valve covers look very nice as well and the wheels look great as well enjoy and be carefull. Looking forward to
a supercharged RIDE Carl.

 

[SYNFULL]

Glad to see everything is coming together for ya!

 

[BOTTLEFED]

Thanks guys

Carl, you won't be riding in it, you'll be driving it!

 

[Viper Fever]

Very COOL But it will cost me money Ignorence is bliss.

 

[RTTTTed]

The chromed intake tubes look awesome, think I may change mine over as well. Those red silicone hoses have to go.

It looks great! Proof that hardship makes us better.

Congrats.

Ted

 

[plumcrazy]

yeah those chrome tubes look amazing on that engine

 

[BOTTLEFED]

The chromed intake tubes look awesome, think I may change mine over as well. Those red silicone hoses have to go.

Ted

all the red will be gone eventually
I'll probably just go with black on the hoses and plug wires

 

[RTTTTed]

I think Roe Racing Performance Parts sells Blue (matched to your car's color)? Give him a call or email him.

Ted

 

[HI-NOS-Viper]

awesome glad it is back together again. So what numbers is it putting down now?

 

[BOTTLEFED]

I don't know
I'd like to get a baseline before I start tuning