Most of you know that I blew a head gasket on my new Stroker Engine with nitrous and damaged 2 Pistons back in May 2002 about 2 weeks after the Birthday Bash at BG. A lot of things have happened between May and Nov. I got the car back in Nov and was able to get back to the track for some testing on motor N/A. I took it easy on the car and Launched the car at 1500 rpm. After a little tweaking, I was able to get the car back in the 10s on Pump Gas. Except for some idling problems, the car ran good.
This has been a real ordeal for me(And Wade). I was going to post the Good and Bad of what happened, but I don't like to dwell on the past and the Bottom Line is Wade took care of me and I thank him for this. I have talked to other Forum members about their engine problems with other Tuners and all the engine builders/tuners have had their share of problems, Bar none. When you modify any car at this level, things can happen and I would recommend ARE for your engine upgrades.
I will be running N/A for a while and have installed some 4:10s in my car. I just want to have some fun and will see you at BG this year.

 

Tom, my friend, good to hear that your engine is running good now.
I´m pretty sure you will have lot of fun this season.

Maybe you will come back to Nitrous later.

However...............have fun and enjoy!!!!!! :cheers:

Michael

 

Best of luck with the upcoming season and i don't blame you one bit as to why you want to run NA for now (so you can good a full season in).

The headaches you had with the N20 is the exact reason why my new MTI 427 will never see the laughing GAS! :yesnod:

Best of luck and look for some record n/a times from you this season in big cubed motors! :cool:

MTI 427 Roadster f/k/a Nitrovette

 

ARE, Like us Service is # 1 :cheers: To Wade & Crew.

 

Why can't there be places like this in Atlanta???
:cry :cry :cry

 

:thumbs:

 

Tom:You have always had one of the fastest C5's in the country!
Good luck and have fun with your C5.
We have a new year of racing upon us.

Regards"
Bruce1

 

Hey, Tom, I was wondering what had happened to you and your car. Glad to hear everyting is working again.

I look forward to seeing you and the car in BG.

 

TOM:

Just noticed now that you broke into the 10s on motor only recently through your A4! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers: That is a huge accomplishment no doubt, especially in a A4 with the tricky tuning and dialing in the tranny to hold all the power, etc.

Did you get the 10 sec. time slip with the 4.10s or another gear ratio. Also, what tranny are you running and is your car holding the power well. Do you ever spank the rev limiter on motor only at WOT since getting the car back Naturally aspirated?

Best of luck and CONGRATS again! :cheers:

MTI 427 Roadster

 

 

Nick

 

Yep, this will be my last week of running at the strip hard b/c the CCW's and Nitrous will be removed from my Big Bore. I am happy with N/A power and will go more for looks now...

Good Luck!

 

Tom, it is great to hear you finally have your beast back in your hands! I look forward to seeing what kind of N/A times you can pull off this upcoming season!! See you at the Cruise-in in May!

:cheers: :cheers:

 

Glad to see you got your frustrations worked out,Good Luck with it. :cheers:

 

Tom,

Glad to hear that your ride is up and running. Wade and the crew are top notch and take pride in there customer service abilities.

I can't wait to hear how it runs with the 4.10's. I may decide to play the all motor game soon myself.

Look forward to the upcoming #'s.

 

Hey Tom, have you heard any thing about Tri-State is going to open this year? I hope to be ready by then.

 

John
Tri State opens March 1. Edgewater Feb 28.
Is your engine ready to pick up?
Welcome to the Forum.
Tom


[Modified by Tom Hall, 8:24 AM 1/21/2003]