Carbon Driven Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Ok so I went through all my build thread (nearing 100 pages) on my forums and picked out the highlights. Long story but summary: bolt on engine blew back in 01/2011 while I was building up to do an eaton swap and forged bottom end since 2009. Had Racers Edge Tuning building it when they failed and didn't change the single use cam bolts and broke it through my valve cover on a "test drive" (among other problems and issues). Called and told me to pick it up that day or it would be parked in the street as they wouldn't be responsible. The owner told me $1,000 in labor and I had to provide replacement parts!!! So I picked it up and tried to work it out with him for 9 months. I'm pursuing legal action against the shop with a class action suit with others they have wronged. Ended up having to tow it to another shop to try and see how bad the damage was as we all knew the bolt cycled through the engine. They got it running by removing the busted cam bolt and installing all 4 new bolts and installing a couple gauges. Seeing that it was toast I took it in a few months later for a complete re-rebuild. This is the awesome results as performed by GTR High Performance and L & R Custom Engines. Purchased brand new day 1 with 9 miles on the clock. June 15, 2001 Drag racing with bolt-ons on original engine More pictures coming...First forged shortblock. Teksd block bored 0.020", Manhley forged pistons, oliver billit i beam rods and 04 cobra crankFirst rebuild pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smallblocksn95 Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Sucks about the first shop, but by the sound of it you've out it pretty sorted now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Thanks and yea definately. Here is a first start up at the first shop before teh SC started making loud noises and had to be removed. They warped it when they welded the silencer holes. Sucked cause I never got to drive it before they busted it. They didnt change the single use cam bolts and heres what happened when they "test drove" it This is how they sent it back but had a trash bag over it. Dumbbutts! Clearly you can see on the passenger side they didnt even put one of the cam bolt washers on! #1 is missing and #2 is with washer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 Brought it home via AAA tow and the top wasnt working anymore so it got stuck out in a flash rain storm for a very short while. Got it under my patio out back and sat there for several months while tried to get them to do the repair work they owed me. Loaned my wheels to a friend for a week or two since I wasnt going anywhere on them lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 I was hoping you'd post this build on here at some point! That mess with Racers Edge is absolute bullshit, best of luck in the class action...shops that do bad business need to feel the same pain they inflict on their unfortunate customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 wow gotta love a "quality" shop :-/ hopefully things get sorted out sooner than later. so you bought the car new, how many miles she have on her now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperstang1994 Posted July 17, 2014 Report Share Posted July 17, 2014 the first motor sure looked pretty! sucks it tanked in the way it did. good luck with the new engine~! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 I was hoping you'd post this build on here at some point! That mess with Racers Edge is absolute bullshit, best of luck in the class action...shops that do bad business need to feel the same pain they inflict on their unfortunate customers. Thanks Dan. Filing with the BAR first. Posting my highlighted summary build thread here was on my list of one of the millions of things I have to do lolwow gotta love a "quality" shop :-/ hopefully things get sorted out sooner than later. so you bought the car new, how many miles she have on her now? Yea original owner. 69,300 or so ,miles Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 the first motor sure looked pretty! sucks it tanked in the way it did. good luck with the new engine~!Thanks bro! Yea it was a sweet eaton swap. Just with all the work that needed to be done to get it running again it made best sense to revert back to 01 Cobra NA configuration and slap on a big SC! While it was at the house I figured I could finally do some work on it. Rear seat gutted, drivers side rear 1/4 window regulator replaced, vert top fixed (they removed the main fuse for it and didnt put it back) as they told me "it just stopped working". Serviced the vert top pump and topped it off with fluid, Installed my terminator folding mirrors and did a few other "things". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Sooo on to bigger and better things! Finally at a qualified professional shop! After more analysis its decided that I have to have it pulled and completely re-rebuilt. So out it came! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Gah at least I got to drive mine a bit before the motor tanked, you didn't even get seat time in it. Such a shame, glad you've rebounded though! Car looks excellent, really like those pullies lol, look pretty sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 Gah at least I got to drive mine a bit before the motor tanked, you didn't even get seat time in it. Such a shame, glad you've rebounded though! Car looks excellent, really like those pullies lol, look pretty sick. Yea totally sucked but after a while I got back on track and pushed through it all to come out with a super badass engine! This story does have a happy ending lol I dont want to see another picture like this again on this car!!! 2nd time! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01yellercobra Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 I have a couple of RET stories myself. I've never been impressed with them. In fact he's one of the reasons I started tuning my own car. Glad to see it's getting fixed though. I don't see many 01's anymore.Misspelling brought to you by tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 18, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 I have a couple of RET stories myself. I've never been impressed with them. In fact he's one of the reasons I started tuning my own car. Glad to see it's getting fixed though. I don't see many 01's anymore.Misspelling brought to you by tapatalkThanks bro! Yea he has lost his reputation big time. My 01 just got back up and running the other week. Trying to post up in order here Stay "tuned" LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-Oh Posted July 18, 2014 Report Share Posted July 18, 2014 ^ I see what you did there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 19, 2014 Saying by to my engine while it gets built at L & R Custom Engines. Absolutely the best engine builder and service around hands down!!! Reused my Forged Oliver Billit I Beam Rods New Diamond valved relieved forged pistons! My Teksid alumin block all done up! Rods and pistons assembled Block is about ready now! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 My 01 Cobra heads getting some work done to them too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 A lil something for extra power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SublimeRT Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 That really sucks about that shop screwing around with you, but it sounds like it's in good hands now and getting squared away. Sweet Cobra. It sounds real good in those burnout videos. I was just thinking the other night I'd like to have a Cobra vert with a 4V to go with my pushrod Cobra coupe. The blower looks great. If it makes any funny whistling noises though, it is no good, and you should probably send it to me for disposal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 What Vortech is that? Can't read the tag in the pic, sure is a beauty though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copmagnet Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 What are you planning to do with that Eaton swap? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeperstang1994 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 ham here I was hoping that vortech had an exhaust housing on the back side and not a belt pulley! should still make good power... for a supercharger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 That really sucks about that shop screwing around with you, but it sounds like it's in good hands now and getting squared away. Sweet Cobra. It sounds real good in those burnout videos. I was just thinking the other night I'd like to have a Cobra vert with a 4V to go with my pushrod Cobra coupe. The blower looks great. If it makes any funny whistling noises though, it is no good, and you should probably send it to me for disposal. Thanks and sure, just pay the several thousand dollar shipping fee lolWhat Vortech is that? Can't read the tag in the pic, sure is a beauty though! It says "RACE" on the label lol. Seriously it does but its their V7 Ysi modelWhat are you planning to do with that Eaton swap? Already sold most of it. Had it for sale for monthsham here I was hoping that vortech had an exhaust housing on the back side and not a belt pulley! should still make good power... for a supercharger?Thanks and yea its a sc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 Oh and I have the matching race BOV too. Loud as heck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted July 23, 2014 Report Share Posted July 23, 2014 ham here I was hoping that vortech had an exhaust housing on the back side and not a belt pulley! should still make good power... for a supercharger? A V7 YSi is definitely no slouch... on par with most things that run off exhaust pressure for sure! It says "RACE" on the label lol. Seriously it does but its their V7 Ysi model That should make some serious power! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 65,000 rpm limit and supports up to 1,200 hp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D3vst8r96gt Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Yeah its a major league blower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 Air 2 air intercooler with 4" thick core! 1,500 hp support Various clamps and silicone couplers etc. "X" marks the spot according to Ford! Took off teh bumper cover and it was premarked lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mscribellito Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I have a CX Racing intercooler on my car. It works really well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Box of stuff like MMR polished intake 1/2" spacer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Intercooler installed PS cooler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95riosnake Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 Lookin good Rob, and LOL at X marks the spot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Engine almost ready to drop in (ARP hardware throughout!!) Comp cams and ARP main studs Comp Beehive springs Going in... Its in and lower intake installed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01yellercobra Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 I like your power steering cooler. I've been looking into putting one back on my car lately. And that's the style I was thinking. What are you aiming for boost wise?Misspelling brought to you by tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Thanks! Looking at 18-19 pounds because I am flowing so much air unrestricted but could go up to 30 pounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01yellercobra Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 Nice. I'm at 19psi right now. It's a lot of fun.Misspelling brought to you by tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted July 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 I cant wait to finish breaking it in and getting into some boost! Umm oh noes... Its ok, just upgraded to the FRPP Slim twin fans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SublimeRT Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Those fans look nice. FRPP you say? I'll have to check em out.Nice to see an engine back between the strut towers as well. Looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
01yellercobra Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 Me too. I "dimpled" my pipe to get around the fan.Misspelling brought to you by tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carbon Driven Posted August 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2014 More pics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
