08-31-2006, 10:20 PM
Overdue update.......
The car ran great at CMP after the new head, taking the win both days. Next event, at hyperfest in July as most of you know, my engine a splode. Well, not literally - I dropped a valve while leading the race (:mad
and limped to the finish in 3rd place.
This is the end result - bent valve, trashed head, and the tiny nick on the piston (bore on the right in the pic)
![[Image: IMG_3549+_Large_.JPG]](http://boostrot.net/gallery/d/5458-1/IMG_3549+_Large_.JPG)
![[Image: IMG_3548+_Large_.JPG]](http://boostrot.net/gallery/d/5455-1/IMG_3548+_Large_.JPG)
I think the shortblock is ok, so I will keep using it. I picked up another head at VIR, and I'll be taking it back to the guy that did my head work along with the busted head - hopefully I can work something out as far as getting the new one prepped. Since hyperfizzle the car's primary use has been as an expensive storage shelf, last week I pulled some excess wiring out, the a/c condenser under the dash and the spare tire and passenger seat/belts are out - I'll be putting lead on the floorboard to make weight instead. With the interior out, time to repaint the cage - Universal GoldÔäó represent!
![[Image: IMG_3582+_Large_.JPG]](http://boostrot.net/gallery/d/5579-1/IMG_3582+_Large_.JPG)
![[Image: IMG_3579+_Large_.JPG]](http://boostrot.net/gallery/d/5576-1/IMG_3579+_Large_.JPG)
Looks good, but I am never painting a cage again...... too much hassle.
Once I get another head on it will be back to the dyno before the NASA race in october so I can take 2 more race wins . Aaaaaaaand then... no plans, that will be the last event of the year for me. I may run SCCA next year with the car, I may run some NASA races, I may do nothing at all, race karts, race motorcycles, or sell it and buy a Spec Miata. I'll figure it out at some point. Anyone want to buy an integra?
The car ran great at CMP after the new head, taking the win both days. Next event, at hyperfest in July as most of you know, my engine a splode. Well, not literally - I dropped a valve while leading the race (:mad
and limped to the finish in 3rd place.This is the end result - bent valve, trashed head, and the tiny nick on the piston (bore on the right in the pic)
I think the shortblock is ok, so I will keep using it. I picked up another head at VIR, and I'll be taking it back to the guy that did my head work along with the busted head - hopefully I can work something out as far as getting the new one prepped. Since hyperfizzle the car's primary use has been as an expensive storage shelf, last week I pulled some excess wiring out, the a/c condenser under the dash and the spare tire and passenger seat/belts are out - I'll be putting lead on the floorboard to make weight instead. With the interior out, time to repaint the cage - Universal GoldÔäó represent!
Looks good, but I am never painting a cage again...... too much hassle.
Once I get another head on it will be back to the dyno before the NASA race in october so I can take 2 more race wins
. Aaaaaaaand then... no plans, that will be the last event of the year for me. I may run SCCA next year with the car, I may run some NASA races, I may do nothing at all, race karts, race motorcycles, or sell it and buy a Spec Miata. I'll figure it out at some point. Anyone want to buy an integra?