This is depressing. Thats why I'm starting with a new platform.

 

Sam was addressing both my issues. The leakdown and the failure of my turbo.

 

there are many good builds out there in the vq...however, its sad that larry is part of the group with "serious bad luck". I really hope he gets this sorted out soon(for quick part out? ).

 

I understand, but how many are on there second and third motor?

 

The platform is not to blame. Anytime you take a car and built the motor, turbo it, etc., nothing is for sure anymore. Not to mention taking a non-turbocharged engine and adding turbos to it.

It just takes time and trial and error to figure everything out. When people first starting tuning the MKIV supras they were poping at 400-500whp, with people thinking they were weak. Now look where they are today.

 

They also didn't have the electronics that we have today.

That's why I want to start with a platform that is designed for forced induction or a car that doesn't require 20k for a reliable 550hp

 

 

 

IF you want it done right.

Short block: 3500-4000
Turbokit: 5500-9000
Fuel: 500-1000
Clutch: 600-3000
EMS: 700-3000

 

Don't forget labor

 

And they also didnt have the deal with the electronic difficulties we have to overcome today.

This debate could go on for days, but you shouldnt blame the platform because its part of the game. Anything you throw money at and try to double or even triple the factory horsepower is going to have its issues. NOTHING is cheap. Sure there are "cheaper" options, but everything is a trade off.

 

Thread cleaned up til Larry has time to post his leakdown information. I ask that everyone keep a cool head and not start the blame game. I dont wanna start banning people because I already feel the FI-Drama-Tension starting. K thanks

-r0me

Oh 1 more thing. On topic please

 

I feel like ive learned so much in this thread... sorry to hear about your engine hope it works out for ya.

 

Thanks Romey. This thread is not to lay blame with anyone. In my experience with both parties (GTM & Forged) both have always offered to help in any way they could if in fact they were at fault. Sam has always said that if he did something wrong he would take care of it so has Sharif. I know neither party want's to see me in this situation.

It's unfortunate I am in this situation again. If it wasn't for Quadcam I wouldn't have had the ability to do this again. I am not poor, but In this economy I don't have the money to layout every year for these problems. If Sharif's motor is lasting 2 years road racing with no ill effects my motor should be able to do so as well.

 

Thats what I am here for Larry. You know I can relate to what you are going thur

 

Free The Doug --> "Shops make mistakes.. they fix them.. relationships are lost or built.. but Class Act Guys never burn bridges or throw shops under the bus..",.. by Dr Doug

 

Free the Doug

 

I think Doug gets out on Friday.....Who is going to go pick him up at the prison???

 

Is he at Fort Leavenworth or Rikers Island?

 

Joliet!!!!!! Make sure you pick him up in an old dodge cop car......and fix the lighter......

Tom