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Merc · 05-04-2012, 06:07 PM

*SSE 4 2SS* · 05-04-2012, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Mercuryman

I hear you bro, but being stuck offshore isn't conducive to posting pics... Sorry...

Here is a pic or two of my new patio cover being built...

Merc · 05-04-2012, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

I hear you bro, but being stuck offshore isn't conducive to posting pics... Sorry...

Here is a pic or two of my new patio cover being built...

Well I guess that's better then nothing.

2010ABM · 05-04-2012, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

I hear you bro, but being stuck offshore isn't conducive to posting pics... Sorry...

Here is a pic or two of my new patio cover being built...

Lookin' good R, maybe now we'll get an invite up there to hang out.....

speedster · 05-05-2012, 07:41 AM

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

I hear you bro, but being stuck offshore isn't conducive to posting pics... Sorry...

Here is a pic or two of my new patio cover being built...

Looks like a 7.50 cert rollcage.

*CamaroSpike23* · 05-05-2012, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Russ,

ERL told us point blank that this motor is being used in an 1800 HP sand dragster, and a 2000+ hp dragster... If I am concerned about anything it's the heads... but no, I'm not particularly worried about those either... If they lift and blow the gaskets out, then I'll consider something else to top the motor with...

As for the block, the cylinders are absolutely uniform and consistent as they are machined inside and out prior to use and fitting...They are of a ductile iron IIRC, and unlike say an LSx, they are not in any fashion subject to core shift... The sleeves are just as storng as the LSx, and by design, more consistent...

I'm not slamming on the LSx in any form or fashion, just a different philosophy and building style...

The LS3 block is highly re-inforced in key areas as it's being built...

Some of the biggest names in racing use aluminum blocks with iron sleeves... So, long story short, I'm very comfortable with it... and at the same time it's just as subject to murphy's law as any other motor

I wouldnt worry about the heads themselves when it comes to blowing gaskets, are you using full studs to clamp them down?
you didn't happen to fire ring the heads/block did you?

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Some of the biggest names in racing use aluminum blocks with iron sleeves... So, long story short, I'm very comfortable with it... and at the same time it's just as subject to murphy's law as any other motor

so... I should probably stay far away from your car then? I have a knack for finding "areas of improvement".

aka... shit breaks when I'm near it.

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

Here is another chart showing top speed in each gear based on a 6500 RPM shift point...

we could estimate your true top speed capability. what is the drag coefficient for your car?

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

I'm going to skip the tens and go straight for the nines... never liked the tens... been in the elevens, gonna skip over tens on tuesday, right after the price is right, but only on tuesday..

why go for nines? what are you going to do if you hit 9.37?

you are going to shoot for the 8's next... it never ends... till you either run out of money... or blow something up

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Originally Posted by Kyle.Gilmour

secondly....
a Lingenfelter ZL1 at 720hp hit 200mph??
I thought that you needed 1200-ish to hit 200mph..... what gives

gracias

the right gears and power combo with some weight reduction and traction should definately help too

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Originally Posted by speedster

Looks like a 7.50 cert rollcage.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 05-05-2012, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by speedster

Looks like a 7.50 cert rollcage.

and light weight for what's there as well...

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

I wouldnt worry about the heads themselves when it comes to blowing gaskets, are you using full studs to clamp them down? Yup, Arp studs for the heads and the entire rotating assembly
you didn't happen to fire ring the heads/block did you? nope, never heard of it...

so... I should probably stay far away from your car then? I have a knack for finding "areas of improvement". I'm kinda like that as well...but I keep my fingers crossed a lot...

aka... shit breaks when I'm near it. Only difference here is with me it's people break... 25 years as a paramedic, and I was known as a walking poop magnet... little dark cloud shadowed me...

we could estimate your true top speed capability. what is the drag coefficient for your car? I want to say it's .35 but certainly do not quote me on that...

why go for nines? what are you going to do if you hit 9.37? spend more money...lose some weight...

you are going to shoot for the 8's next... it never ends... till you either run out of money... or blow something up ... room for improvement...

the right gears and power combo with some weight reduction and traction should definately help too

I've changed the gear ratio in the diff and in the trans... got slicks for the drag strip and will use road course style slick race tires for the mile...

PQ · 05-05-2012, 11:57 AM

I'm shooting for 7s.

True story.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 05-05-2012, 12:06 PM

OMG, that door was so wide open, but I'm not feeling well so I'll be nice...

Headed into town to the hospital in a little while... 4 days no food, five days, very little liquids, way more exiting than entering... Docs are all in an uproar, doc on the rig only treats Pemex personnel, doc in Louisiana wants to give me a shot and says there is no risk of dehydration...and wont let the safety rep even start an iv to give supplemental fluids.... doc in Carmen Mexico says to send me in, and lots of others arguing... so to hell with em, I'm leaving the rig in a couple of hours on a chopper, going to see the doc in Carmen, and if he can't or doesn't help, then I'm going home....

The Stig · 05-05-2012, 12:20 PM

:( hope they figure it all out Rob. That sucks.

PQ · 05-05-2012, 12:21 PM

Holy crap.

What's going on?

*SSE 4 2SS* · 05-05-2012, 12:32 PM

Apparently there is a bout of stomach virus/bacteria going on out here, on multiple rigs, imagine that being in mexico... well, I've never been one to respond well to otc meds for stomach problems... All the medicos are "well just wait it out and it'll go away..." yet four guys from three rigs have been hospitalized already and are on iv fluids, anti-emetics etc... I have severe nausea, (spins, headache, dizziness) moderate vomiting, and substantial montezuma's revenge...

With me there was so much pissing and whining, for what reason I have no idea, and I finally told them I was going in and thats it.... or I quit... For anyone with medical training... "I'm at no risk of dehydration"... according to the doc in louisiana, but I have +3 to +4 skin turgor... and a total fluid intake of 2400 ml for four days... with no food intake.... other than two bites of a roll that came back to see me shortly thereafter... so to hell with em... I'm going in, and if I get better in Carmen fine, if I dontá gree with the treatment then I'm going to the US...

PQ · 05-05-2012, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SSE 4 2SS

I have severe nausea, (spins, headache, dizziness) moderate vomiting, and substantial montezuma's revenge...

That's me in your car.

Just kidding. Not making light.

Dude that really sucks. Get attention. Hell with those guys. And just think of luke warm greasy pork sandwich with lumpy mayo served in a dirty ahstray.

DAMN ME............

Must....... tell... jokes.................... ugh...........

But for real. Get the iv fluids. It can't hurt.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 05-05-2012, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

That's me in your car.

Just kidding. Not making light.

Dude that really sucks. Get attention. Hell with those guys. And just think of luke warm greasy pork sandwich with lumpy mayo served in a dirty ahstray.

DAMN ME............

Must....... tell... jokes.................... ugh...........

But for real. Get the iv fluids. It can't hurt.

That was a fun ride...

and you''re a sick baztard...

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05-05-2012, 11:57 AM	#3396
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	I'm shooting for 7s. True story. __________________

05-05-2012, 12:06 PM	#3397
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,500	OMG, that door was so wide open, but I'm not feeling well so I'll be nice... Headed into town to the hospital in a little while... 4 days no food, five days, very little liquids, way more exiting than entering... Docs are all in an uproar, doc on the rig only treats Pemex personnel, doc in Louisiana wants to give me a shot and says there is no risk of dehydration...and wont let the safety rep even start an iv to give supplemental fluids.... doc in Carmen Mexico says to send me in, and lots of others arguing... so to hell with em, I'm leaving the rig in a couple of hours on a chopper, going to see the doc in Carmen, and if he can't or doesn't help, then I'm going home.... __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...

05-05-2012, 12:20 PM	#3398
The Stig knows 2 facts about ducks Drives: ...and they're both wrong Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: The HMS Invincible Posts: 25,072 View My Garage	:( hope they figure it all out Rob. That sucks. __________________

05-05-2012, 12:21 PM	#3399
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Holy crap. What's going on? __________________

05-05-2012, 12:32 PM	#3400
SSE 4 2SS Boosted Moderator Drives: Bone Stock LS3 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Marion Tx Posts: 15,500	Apparently there is a bout of stomach virus/bacteria going on out here, on multiple rigs, imagine that being in mexico... well, I've never been one to respond well to otc meds for stomach problems... All the medicos are "well just wait it out and it'll go away..." yet four guys from three rigs have been hospitalized already and are on iv fluids, anti-emetics etc... I have severe nausea, (spins, headache, dizziness) moderate vomiting, and substantial montezuma's revenge... With me there was so much pissing and whining, for what reason I have no idea, and I finally told them I was going in and thats it.... or I quit... For anyone with medical training... "I'm at no risk of dehydration"... according to the doc in louisiana, but I have +3 to +4 skin turgor... and a total fluid intake of 2400 ml for four days... with no food intake.... other than two bites of a roll that came back to see me shortly thereafter... so to hell with em... I'm going in, and if I get better in Carmen fine, if I dontá gree with the treatment then I'm going to the US... __________________ If the car feels like it is on rails, you are probably driving too slow. -Ross Bentley Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall. Torque is how far you take the wall with you. “If everything seems under control, you're just not going fast enough.” Mario Andretti If you can turn, you ain't going fast enough...