TRC-SS's 2011 2SS/RS Journal [COTW 2/25/13]

[perfucto]

Good Luck!

[TRC-SS]

Originally Posted by SoChrisB

That sucks man. I mean, at least you know what the problem was now. I fear for that, as well. Now with forged internals you can crank the boost and not worry. My buddy with a 1000hp mustang always says if it breaks just make it stronger then you get more power! haha. Best of luck man and looking forward to your updates!

Thanks man, but the rod bent after this issue...so im trying to figure out what caused the issue in the first place. Hopefully its found!

[camaro500]

Ouch. It seems that many on this forum have damaged or blown motors due to bad luck or just pushing a bit too much boost. There is an interesting article on superchevy where experts say more than 8lb of boost and you are pushing your luck on stock LS3. Anyway now that you are going forged with Jannetty I'm sure you will have a beast. He would not steer you wrong!

[BTRSS]

Originally Posted by TRC-SS

Little update for everyone.

Car is currently under the knife at Jannetty Racing.

2 bent Connecting rods in bottom end.

Motor is in good shape and they are using that to fully build a monster!

Stay Tuned...

Yikes, that's real scary. Good luck with the fix.

[TRC-SS]

Originally Posted by camaro500

Ouch. It seems that many on this forum have damaged or blown motors due to bad luck or just pushing a bit too much boost. There is an interesting article on superchevy where experts say more than 8lb of boost and you are pushing your luck on stock LS3. Anyway now that you are going forged with Jannetty I'm sure you will have a beast. He would not steer you wrong!

Yea, gotta pay to play and i knew i was getting up there on power but thankfully i just bent 2 rods instead of sending them through the block. Could of been worst i guess!!

Originally Posted by BTRSS

Yikes, that's real scary. Good luck with the fix.

Thanks bud!

[JANNETTYRACING]

Originally Posted by TRC-SS

Yea, gotta pay to play and i knew i was getting up there on power but thankfully i just bent 2 rods instead of sending them through the block. Could of been worst i guess!!

Thanks bud!

Just a case of the Rubber Rods the rest of the engine is literally Brand New bearings pistons crank valves etc.

There are some signs of Valve float on the cam lobes stock cam and valve train

[TRC-SS]

WOW!!

Thanks for chimming in Ted. Was hoping for some pictures.

That's great to hear!!!

[SS PANTHER]

TRC, sorry to hear about your engine. As you know and commented on my SLP SC build, I am at 510rwhpMustang/530rwhp Dynojet. L99. I was contemplating going the extra step with the fuel system and smaller pulley, but, I think I may stay right where I am. How much difference in usable performance on street tires did your 607rwhp provide as compared to the build you were at 530? I'm still waiting on my SLP coil covers like yours. They retooled and are supposed to be ready next week. Great looking SS. Good luck with your build. Your in good hands with a very reputable tuner on the east coast.

[TRC-SS]

Originally Posted by SS PANTHER

TRC, sorry to hear about your engine. As you know and commented on my SLP SC build, I am at 510rwhpMustang/530rwhp Dynojet. L99. I was contemplating going the extra step with the fuel system and smaller pulley, but, I think I may stay right where I am. How much difference in usable performance on street tires did your 607rwhp provide as compared to the build you were at 530? I'm still waiting on my SLP coil covers like yours. They retooled and are supposed to be ready next week. Great looking SS. Good luck with your build. Your in good hands with a very reputable tuner on the east coast.

Hey bud thanks. Don't let My incident steer you away from more power....There are thousands of guys running the same setup and or much more power and are perfectly fine. Only thing that you could do to help prevent my issue is upgrade the valve train.(springs, pushrods ect) Not crazy money for some peace of mind.

As far as street tires it all depends on what you have. I have the 315 Vreds which claim to hold a good amount of power, and they do. They hold pretty well at my power level, but once the rebuild is done I'm sure they will be useless

The Slp Covers are great, they make everything under the hood look perfect and clean!!

[TRC-SS]

Alittle update for everyone

Motor is complete, all back together and ready to install back into the Car

[CFD]

Looks like you'll be up and running soon.

[SS PANTHER]

Originally Posted by TRC-SS

Alittle update for everyone

Motor is complete, all back together and ready to install back into the Car

Great to hear. Keep us posted on the new numbers. I finally got my SLP coil covers on like yours and SoChrisB. Very happy with the nice clean look. Anyway, good luck with installation and getting that beautiful SS back on the road.

[JANNETTYRACING]

A little Teaser I took on Sat Morning.

[TRC-SS]

Originally Posted by JANNETTYRACING

A little Teaser I took on Sat Morning.

WOW!!! That sounds Great!!