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May 6, 2006 | 06:26 PM

402Sam

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From: Reynoldsburg oh

Motor is blown

Well last night after doing some runs with a friends zo6 last night, I blew the motor on my final pull on spray. Thought it was a head gasket but pulled the heads and there is a nice size hole in the top of #2 piston. So now it is time for an upgrade. Question is what should I upgrade on the new short block. I am goin to go with a 408 iron block from texas speed. I plan on upgrading my timing chain to a roller, bigger injectors, what else should I upgrade. Should i get the fast intake and throttle body now. I plan on using my cam and heads on the car now.

What is a ls6 short block worth minus the pan, covers, accessories and a hole in #2 piston.

May 6, 2006 | 08:01 PM

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You planning on still spraying?

May 6, 2006 | 08:19 PM

402Sam

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Not sure yet, still on the fence about that???

May 7, 2006 | 12:56 PM

IPSgreg

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100 octane unleaded is not going to controll a 150 shot with 25 degrees of timing. You need to be using c16 on that big of a shot.

May 7, 2006 | 01:14 PM

curtbriggs

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100 octane unleaded is not going to controll a 150 shot with 25 degrees of timing. You need to be using c16 on that big of a shot.

What is C16?????

Thanks.

May 7, 2006 | 03:34 PM

peter pan

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Why not through a blower or TT on it while you are at it and turn up the wick even higher, I love my blower setup and it is always to go at the press of the go pedal

May 7, 2006 | 09:10 PM

IPSgreg

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What is C16?????

Thanks.

117 octane leaded VP race fuel specifically designed for blown and nitrous cars. The mix is actually geared toward spray users. Typically it sells for around 10.50 a gallon.

Here was the info on the vp website
C16
Used in turbocharged engines, blown engines and nitrous applications with CRs up to 17:1. Recommended by the top nitrous oxide companies. Spec Fuel for NHRA Comp Eliminator.

• Color: Blue
• Motor Octane: 117
• Specific gravity: .735 at 60° F

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