Here's some pics of my pistons after spraying a 300 shot on a stock rotating assembly. After about 100 passes on a 175 shot and 50 passes on a 250 shot, I stepped up to a 300 shot. Well, I made 8 1/2 passes on the 300 shot. I knew it would happen, but I wanted to push the stock rotating assembly as far as I could. I have a forged 6.1 going in. It should be up and running soon. Pulling the engine was already planned, so I'm not disappointed or surprised this happened. Hopefully, the new engine will be up and running in two weeks just in time to get it ready for Bradenton. The stock rotating assembly did hold up to some 10.30-40 passes while still on a stock cam. I'm very happy it lasted as long as it did with all the abuse I put it through.
That's pretty good considering... I know you are looking forward to the new build. Are you going N/A, juice, or FI?
I'm staying with juice. Just more of it this time. However, I'm already planning my next build. I'm thinking about twin turbos using the new all aluminum block.
Glad you got what ya wanted...a blown engine...first time I read a post where someone was happy about destroying an engine..LOL....:erm::hmm:
and yet your block looks good. those little melted bits exited without gouging anything, so a little hone and you're good to go. That's good longevity considering the abuse. Good luck with new build.
It'll probably be a year before it is complete. I plan on buying the block this summer and then starting assembly. I've been wanting to do turbos for awhile. Of course, I'll keep the nitrous on there too. I've been married for 12 years. It is about time something got blown.
Hopefully, nothing is hurt in the block. I'll have it checked out once I pull it. Since I already have another engine built, I'll probably sell the bare block. I just want to make sure nothing was hurt.
Damn Rob, that OEM block stood up fairly well considering the abuse you put it through. nice... Have you looked at the Hellion TT kits? I must say, seeing this kit in person, I am impressed.
