marshall_mosty
09-03-2013, 08:08 PM
All,
The main issues I've seen so far going back to 2004...
#1
Issue: Sticking it out with a stock T-5 tranny. I've managed to get 7-8 events out of them before they go "pop".
Resolution: Upgraded to an Astro A-5 gearset
#2
Issue: Running a fuel pump with no A/F ratio sensor. Ran lean at MSR-H in Jan 2012 and popped my new stroker motor
Resolution: Bought a A/F ratio and ensured it matched the dyno.
#3
Issue: Engine overheating.
Resolution: Put a gutted thermostat in the car. Free flow was fine for a 300HP 302, but ran the water too fast for the 325HP 331.
#4
Issue: Torque arm bushing failure (Griggs)
Resolution: Remove the bushing and bolt the T/A directly to the crossmember. Does cause a bit of axle hop, but that's manageable.
#5
Issue: Clutch cable failures
Resolution: Wrap clutch cable in aluminum foil tape, put heat wrap over that. Built a heat shield from 0.100 aluminum and bolted it to the bellhousing to shield the clutch cable closest to the headres
#6
Issue: Hub failures (not mine, but Michael's)
Resolution: Check freeplay before each event. Start with regreased new units using AmsOil racing grease.
#7
Issue: Misc electrical gremlins (circa 2006)
Resolution: Replace 17 year old writing with painless harness
#8
Issue: Rear upper and lower torque box failures (not mine, but Michael's)
Resolution: Weld in reinforcement plates BEFORE it's an issue.
The main issues I've seen so far going back to 2004...
#1
Issue: Sticking it out with a stock T-5 tranny. I've managed to get 7-8 events out of them before they go "pop".
Resolution: Upgraded to an Astro A-5 gearset
#2
Issue: Running a fuel pump with no A/F ratio sensor. Ran lean at MSR-H in Jan 2012 and popped my new stroker motor
Resolution: Bought a A/F ratio and ensured it matched the dyno.
#3
Issue: Engine overheating.
Resolution: Put a gutted thermostat in the car. Free flow was fine for a 300HP 302, but ran the water too fast for the 325HP 331.
#4
Issue: Torque arm bushing failure (Griggs)
Resolution: Remove the bushing and bolt the T/A directly to the crossmember. Does cause a bit of axle hop, but that's manageable.
#5
Issue: Clutch cable failures
Resolution: Wrap clutch cable in aluminum foil tape, put heat wrap over that. Built a heat shield from 0.100 aluminum and bolted it to the bellhousing to shield the clutch cable closest to the headres
#6
Issue: Hub failures (not mine, but Michael's)
Resolution: Check freeplay before each event. Start with regreased new units using AmsOil racing grease.
#7
Issue: Misc electrical gremlins (circa 2006)
Resolution: Replace 17 year old writing with painless harness
#8
Issue: Rear upper and lower torque box failures (not mine, but Michael's)
Resolution: Weld in reinforcement plates BEFORE it's an issue.