You are still one of my favorite people to hate (jealousy). I've been sub'd since the beginning and I still have to say - sick build, man. I know it's been a roller coaster for you with changing shops, etc. Has working with the new mechanic been a better experience so far (other than the bent bolt)?

 

Well, first he broke the wrist pin retaining clip for one piston. Then he missed that fasteners for the crank were in his possession, THEN he called ranting at me like a madman after he bent the oil control ring while installing a piston and demanded I pick up my parts because he quit, so nope not really.

Right now I don't care, I am officially on vacation, flying out in the morning and I plan on forgetting about it.

I am really glad I had the forethought to buy everything I needed so the car was not out of commission while this is unfolding.

 

Sounds like you have the right idea leaving it all behind and enjoying your time away. Have a great vacation man! Mine starts next weekend.

 

Thanks, I hope your last week before vacation goes quickly.

 

Headers are out for delivery!!!!!!!!!!!!

Phoenix, AZ, United States 07/11/2011 6:07 A.M. Out For Delivery



UPS please leave the package over the fence sign on door!

 

HEADERS!~! :woot:





Anyone know where I can get the missing plug?

 

Coming along nicely. Have you found another shop to finish the engine build?

 

Most likely I'll have S&S finish the assembly. Then I need to get it installed.

Got the missing plug at Home Depot. 1.70, not too shabby.

 

Finally finished the center console. Moved the XM radio inside the cubby & the 5" Garmin 1695 out because it had issues getting signal inside the cubby.

 

Very nice

 

Thanks.

Finished my Frankenstein CAI.

The car came with the Fujita and I got the injen tube from a guy on a forum.

 

Here is the IAT vs Ambient on a 20 minute trip I took.

 

Just went through your whole thread. Awesome work, great quality, lots of dough. Sucks you got ****ed by two different engine builders though, I was looking forward to seeing numbers on the last page. Good luck with the rest of your build!

 

Ah Phoenix in the summertime. One thing I don't miss.

 

I never thought I'd not have the motor in let alone not assembled this late in the year. s*it happens.

Thanks

I hate the summers in Phoenix.

 

Plasti Dipped the center console's defects.
Before:



After:





Hopefully it holds up.

 

The motor has been dropped off at the machine shop. MOVEMENT FINALLY!!!!!!!!

 

This just in!






Sandwich plate will be here Thursday.

 

Which stroker did you get?

 

88mm Brian Crower.