If as you said it's a daily driver, use the stock hydrolic tensioner. No real reason for anything else. With that said, we have used a solid tensioner along with a high quality belt for years now with no issue. But it's on a car that see's a lot of stress at high loads. The reason for running a...

Ok. My phone wasn't showing your pics very clearly.

Can't really tell from your pic, but last time I see something like that it was bearing material from the turbo.

Haha... guess I didn't candy wrap my posts enough. Most be a slow day for moderators.

There are so many things that are a waste of money and time on these cars and this is one.

We haven't hosted this event for several years now. Not much interest from Canadians to race in competition. Yes, Blackbird is alive and well. We were out countless times running the drag strip and also running circuit. Rarely ever see any other dsm's out, so race domestics most of the time.

Very valid comments and sound advise. You guys are lucky to have someone like "JacksonAuto" on this site.

Seeing as engine #1 is one of ours I have a bias ;). But I would also question why a "built" engine has sat unused and who built it. It doesn't matter to me which one you buy as you are buying from our customer, but there is a lot to be said for seeing an engine run prior to buying and...

All of the above (and me) is just guess work. Strip it down and fully inspect everything. Sounds like a rod bearing though. What was your oil pressure like during the time it did run. I don't see any issue with your general parts list, you may have to accept that "your" work was the issue...

At the lap times your running half a tank should be fine, but note the faster you go the worse it gets.

Do a pressure test on your coolant system, could be a cracked head. Seen it several times on these old castings.

We haven't been to TMP for about a year now, little out of our way for open lapping. If your running a cat, check the core, sometimes they will come loose and block the exhaust. Also, the 1G fuel tank is terrible for circuit and oval, make sure you have plenty of fuel, otherwise the car will...

Quote: "1st and 2nd gear turbo lag was brutal! (Need some advice here)" I would think you have some other issue with the car if your car is stock. Plus, at TMP once your up and rolling why would you need 1st or 2nd. Good to see another DSM trying the "twisty stuff" though, don't see to...

In general your right, but don't be so quick to blame the machinist. The installation of a MLS headgasket and proper torque down is critical. As many fail due to poor installation as due to poor machining. OP.. I don't think o-ringing is necessary on your set-up. Below is what I have found to...

Exactly, there is a huge difference between a "gutted auto pop can" and a 5 speed street / track car.