Broke my race engine

[HotRod]

Chris, I feel your pain. Smoked my national motor in practice just before the first national this year. Using last years regional motor till I get new pistons. Went thru some broken valve springs last year, but without any major damage...couple broken rocker arms.

[Racer Chris]

I wasn't just going to roll over and play dead after such a depressing start to this season. In one week I put together a fresh engine from pieces of the two wrecked engines and my old ITB engine (stock 1.7L), along with a new camshaft (Webcam 86a), lifters, valve springs, retainers, bearings.

It was in and running after midnight Friday. I got up at 6 on Saturday, packed up, and headed to NHIS (3 hour drive) for a double regional.

The engine ran perfectly all weekend. Although not a national motor by any means, it is definitely strong enough to defend my regional title from the challenge of Smarty with his BMW. He won the first 6 races, but wasn't at NHIS. Now I have 2 wins and a second. With 6 races left, it will be an uphill battle to the end.



------------------
Chris F.

www.tangerineracing.com

[914Racer]

Chris....I started another thread asking for thoughts on an alternative for Djet 914s. I have a 2.0 race car that I need to keep cooler. Someone suggested you have a Corvair setup in your race car? Could you elaborate?

Good luck in your racing exploits!

Thanks,
-Greg

[ray greenwood]

Chris...I know the two engines were different..but did you swap fuel systems across? If something is not correct on that cylinder...could it be running hot on just one piston? Ray

[Racer Chris]

Ray,

I have carbs for each engine. I know it is not just a coincidence that the same cylinder failed, but I also know there is no direct relationship between the two engines. I am treating it as a potential omen.

More than anything I am treating it as a personal challenge. Everything for me is an opportunity to learn.


------------------
Chris F.

www.tangerineracing.com