Blew the engine..
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 1,987
Likes: 3
From: Manchester, Dead Center in the Middle of TN 25 miles to Jack Daniels,10 miles to Geo Dickle, and .8 mile from the Liquor Store at I-24 Exit 114
St. Jude Donor '05
Re: Blew the engine.. (1970 Stingray)
I hate to hear the bad news.
Is it possible to sleeve it?
Hope you can find a replacement block local if not. However, I'm sure they a not plentiful in your area.
Good luck and remember what you always tell me, The Answer is BIG BLOCK! Jim
Is it possible to sleeve it?
Hope you can find a replacement block local if not. However, I'm sure they a not plentiful in your area.
Good luck and remember what you always tell me, The Answer is BIG BLOCK! Jim
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2000
Posts: 4,679
Likes: 6
From: Charles Town WV
Re: Blew the engine.. (BB wowbagger)
That really sucks. Have you figured out what the root cause was? Did the piston just disintegrate or was the cylinder wall just too thin? Had you been dragging it a lot? How many miles did you have on it?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 805
Likes: 0
From: Vasteras, Sweden
Re: Blew the engine.. (BB wowbagger)
Sorry to hear about your BB disaster.
I have alot of adds from Nitroz on BB-blocks that I can mail you. I have saved them during this spring to have them in case....
If you want to go with new block/engine, I found that http://www.sdpc2000.com had the most experience of export and were nice to deal with. http://www.sv.cargonet.se has monthly shipping from Florida and nice price if you can wait for it, by air costs ~12000 kr ($1500), whole engine. The total price for an engine from Texas (SDPC) to Gothenbourg via Florida were 5000 kr incl insurance ($625).
[Modified by Lasse, 5:15 PM 6/9/2003]
I have alot of adds from Nitroz on BB-blocks that I can mail you. I have saved them during this spring to have them in case....
If you want to go with new block/engine, I found that http://www.sdpc2000.com had the most experience of export and were nice to deal with. http://www.sv.cargonet.se has monthly shipping from Florida and nice price if you can wait for it, by air costs ~12000 kr ($1500), whole engine. The total price for an engine from Texas (SDPC) to Gothenbourg via Florida were 5000 kr incl insurance ($625).
[Modified by Lasse, 5:15 PM 6/9/2003]
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 1,855
Likes: 0
From: Cocoa Beach FL
Re: Blew the engine.. (BB wowbagger)
That stinks! What a shock that must have been for you. You seem to be handling it OK though so that's a good thing. Hopefully you'll have it back on the road soon! :thumbs:
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 6,362
Likes: 7
From: Brazos TX
Cruise-In IV Veteran
Cruise-In V Veteran
Re: Blew the engine.. (BB wowbagger)
That's a real bummer, I'm sorry to hear that. Hopefully you can find a replacement for a reasonable amount of money. Sleeving the block sounds like a good idea unless you are concerned with the other cylinders.
Team Owner
Joined: Jul 2001
Posts: 61,408
Likes: 478
From: Here to make friends
St. Jude Donor '11, '16-'17
Re: Blew the engine.. (bence13_33)
Peter:
Sorry to hear about the motor. Even if the bore is +.030", boring the motor over to .060" isn't going to help anything if it is cracked.
Sorry to hear about the motor. Even if the bore is +.030", boring the motor over to .060" isn't going to help anything if it is cracked.
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,298
Likes: 1
From: Sodertalje/Sweden
Re: Blew the engine.. (The_Dude)
Peter:
Sorry to hear about the motor. Even if the bore is +.030", boring the motor over to .060" isn't going to help anything if it is cracked.
I think he understands this, but meant that the cylinder walls weren't so thin that they should have cracked. :cheers:
Sorry to hear about the motor. Even if the bore is +.030", boring the motor over to .060" isn't going to help anything if it is cracked.
I think he understands this, but meant that the cylinder walls weren't so thin that they should have cracked. :cheers:
We checked it down further to day and this is what we`ve found.
The Nr 4 piston lost its skirt and tilted in the cylinder,this caused the cylinderwall to collaps..Now i`m on the prowl for a shortblock with forged internals.Hyperpistons is not longer a choice :mad :mad
Going around and being mad and cussing at the person who built the engine isn`t going to help me.This is the way it is,and i just have to act from it.. :cheers: :cheers:
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!
Michael S. Palmer
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!
Joe Kucinski
7 Bolt-On Upgrades From Extreme Online Store to Level Up Your C6 Corvette
Pouria Savadkouei
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,298
Likes: 1
From: Sodertalje/Sweden
Re: Blew the engine.. (BB wowbagger)
Good news..Found a replacement block.Its not a "dream,all forged"engine,but it has never been bored and it will keep me on the road this summer anyway..454 2 bolt with cast crank and forged pistons,781 heads and a new cam..1300$... :cheers: :cheers: I`m back in buisness... :thumbs:
Thread Starter
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 2,298
Likes: 1
From: Sodertalje/Sweden
Re: Blew the engine.. (Fevre)
Well,Its a bit smaller (454 vs 461) but all the power is made in the top of the engine.I´ll change the 781s that`s on the engine to my 781s wich are ported and has bigger valves,so the power output will be less,but not much,probably.My roller setup will also be added to the engine.. :cheers: :cheers:
