CONGRATS SWANK!

[swank]

first build was 13.7. The block we had donated had a broken cam in it when we got it. It was mag'd and everything, but just suffered. Lots of factors played a roll? Solid mount with maybe not enough support for the frame? Everything we can think of has been addressed at this point, unfortunately, that is everything we can think of, right? It's the stuff you don't think of that is the problem.

[swank]

btw, anybody should be able to view the Greenspeed Facefu** page without being a member.

All of the albums can be seen here:

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[KTA]

Yeah these blocks are non structural and I have seen issues before with main bearing failures when the engines were mounted solid in the frames via the stock mounting locations. In reality those side mounts are really weak and in a bad place anyways. The best mounting method is a single point in the middle in the front and two mounts off each side of the bellhousing. That puts the stresses in line and blanced. The block can essentialy have freedom without being loaded by the vehicle.

[swank]

Patrick added supports at the bell housing before we went to El Mirage, next step is designing and building a new front end. I will relay this info, thank you Brian!

[PToombs]

Most of the industrial stuff I have seen is mounted like Brian says, center front and bell housing.

[ahale2772]

Ive got one of those center front mounts from a buss if you need it. its a beefy piece for sure.

looks like an awesome build

[swank]

Ive got one of those center front mounts from a buss if you need it. its a beefy piece for sure.

looks like an awesome build

Do you have a picture? That would be good enough. Patrick and I are going to be designing a tube frame front clip next semester. We will just incorporate the mount points in.

[Tacoclaw]

I hope you PM'd him that pic, Alex.

Shamelessly lifted from DTR:
http://jalopnik.com/5860828/how-college ... ed-vehicle

Congrats again on the recognition, Swank!

[ahale2772]

nope i totally forgot...

here it is.. sorry for the wait



if you look where the tie strap is hooked, thats where the bus at545 bellhousing has provisions for the mount, never seen a buss that dosnt have side mounts like that

[swank]

You have a part number for that piece by any chance? Thanks!

[oldestof11]

Congrats again Swank! 203mph unofficially before popping the HG.

[swank]

Sure wish it was a head gasket. Pulled the freeze plugs last night, could see a piston....almost threw up.

[PToombs]

Wow, I think I'd throw up if I saw that too. Low budget just went out the window.
Post some pics when you get a chance.

[ellis93]

Block filler in your future?

[dazedandconfused]

That sucks