I ordered the 625 through soho. Should be here in the beginning of the year. The gasket is being made by SCE. It’s the Vulcan cut ring gasket. Said it’s good for 10000 hp. Has the fire ring in the gasket. It

Having to retorque head studs is nothing new, its just that its a big dilemma for VQs and similar engines that practically need a rebuild to get in and retorque them. Its why lots of experts strongly prefer torque to yield fasteners. Im sure its a result of the heat cycles and thermal expansion. You torque it, and it has X amount of load on it. Then it all gets hot and it wants to expand more than the stud allows it to, now increasing the compression/load on the threads. This is likely causes permanent compression to the head gasket and pulls the threads in the block a little and digs the washer into the cylinder head a little bit, etc etc. Then things cool back down, and contract a little bit... but the space that was made remains, and youve lost compressive load until you tighten the stud further to make up for the space that was made.

If you want a hint. I watch a machine shop video that heated up coolant with a RV propane water heater and a water pump. Let it cool and re-torqued the next morning when stone cold. It can be done before dropping into the car.

Ive seen that too, thats one way to go... makes sense for a shop, but not easily performed by people at home. I think the guy who build my VR38 short block told me they do that too (on complete long blocks).

In the Cummins world we only had ARP2000's head studs to start. Folks would TQ them down, put the engine through a heat cycle, and then let the truck sit overnight. The next morning they would retorque again. If the nuts moved during the 2nd re-torque, they would do it again. Along came the ARP625's and folks did the same procedure. They never had the nuts move again during the 2nd torque session.

Looks like the motor rebuild will be put on hold for a little while longer than I initially thought. I have some family expenses that I need to take care of first that will hit me hard next year. Chit happens. No fun, but I can wait.

Well, it looks like Nitish had a problem with what I commented on a Youtube video from Life of Palos. He tried to bash me on Instagram. Sorry dude, don't do stupid chit and you won't get called out on it. I am LMAO!!!!!!! The level some of these folks stoop too for clout and followers is just dumb. I am laughing so hard I am crying. Damn my side hurts.

Here is the video. I will not post Nitish's videos. I am not directing anyone to that idiot.

This is where we are as a society. Zero care for others and attempting to garner as much attention as possible through sensationalism.

There is no doubt we have all done STUPID when we were younger. With a high whp car comes great responsibility and restraint. Save it for the track or an event in a controlled environment. If you do STUPID long enough you will get caught and pay the price. Racing around on the street is just not wise and dang sure dangerous for others around you.

He does have a point though regardless of his actions. Seems odd to me that you would make a comment about him on a video totally unrelated to him.


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It is related. I have seen a video of him at night blowing through countless red lights in town as fast as he could go. I have seen many videos of him being stupid. He is a moron. He will hurt someone if he keeps it up or end up in jail. I haven't seen his post on Instagram. He got blocked right after he tagged me in on it. I don't have time for stupid people. By the way, I didn't post his Youtube channel, just his name.

Anyone who cares what anyone else says in the comment sections on the internet is an idiot.

Oh man. You're going to hate all my videos of doing wanna be tx2k stuff.

Remember what I said? I have done stupid before and got to visit the gray bar motel for eluding. You can do whatever you want, just be ready to suffer the consequences of your actions. It is 100 times worse than it was way back in the day when I got caught. Texas isn't playing around anymore due to all the stupid things that has happened in the state. Johnny Law is sick of it everywhere. As far as me watching your videos, doubt that ever happens.

Won't be my first time or last.

Texas ain't playing but they are subjective of enforcement.

Where you watch the videos at cause I don't post any of them up publicly? Are you part of the crayon eating autistic corps group?

If you don't post your video's. Why did you bring up the question?

Being sarcastic that's why.

No, I am part of the older and wiser group. I didn't build my car to go racing around on the street. Not my thang. I do not care to drive around in a crowd of stupid people with fast cars. If I drive hard, it is by myself in middle of no where.

Were you one of those buzz kill nco's who piggy backed everything after formation?

"Alrighty gents. School cirlce on me. Gents, Going off what the BC said...."


But no . Driving fast in crowds is dumb. Unless you crash into your ex wife. The happy thoughts of that happening one day.

Are you trying to get under my skin? Not happening. Keep trying, this is entertaining to say the least. :rofl2:

It appears the Nitish crowd are all worked up again. If he is trying to get on my nerves it is not happening. This is funny as hell.

No man. Not trying to get under your skin.

What's the point of that my brother in arms?

But I guess we can go down that path. Damn pog. :rofl2:

Look who is back.

http://www.the370z.com/370z-sale/137...motec-ecu.html

Damn Z Motor from Mazworx isn't ready quite yet. Last I checked, we were just waiting on the Nismo oil pumps. Always one little thing that keeps it from being complete.

BUT! Picked up the daily driver! :D

So much giggling :icon17: :tup: :driving:

LOL, the giggle machine test. It passed with flying colors.

LMAO! I tried so much not to but couldn't help it. It's such a different experience than the Z. Go fast, but you don't feel like you're gonna die! :inoutroflpuke:

BUT, as soon as I get the new motor done, you know damn well I'm putting them against each other. Off the line I think is going to be tough. I'm going to snag up the drag pack from soho to give me a chance. But from a roll, I'm thinking...hoping...praying I've got her. lol

I had traction out the wazo when I was at Pocono. I didn't spin at all. That's the highest load the engine has been put under ever. Well, I found a weak link.

I just ordered my Christmas present to myself.

https://www.amazon.com/Christmas-Sto...9592943&sr=8-1

I know a few people that have the same lamp. It's a major award!

But be careful, it's fra-GEE-lay (must be Italian) :icon17:

Showed it to my wife and she was instantly "Not Happy". LMAO!!!!

that's amazing! The one thing I have not been able to experience in the Z yet. lol I may need to know your tire setup bc you had more power than me!

MT Street R drag radial. 305/45/17 on a set of Welds. 17x10.5, 6.7in backspacing, High hat. SOHO has some nice bead locks now.

Yuuup those BELAK’s that SOHO’s promoting are Sexy AF!!!!!!

Merry Christmas Everyone.

Happy New year, the question this year is what do I replace my turbos with to get to 1200whp? I think it is going to take that to reach my goal in the 1/2 mile.

If you are thinking about how to get to 1000whp, that is already in the past. You are behind the times.

It is between these 2 turbo's.

XR 6564S X2C - Xona Rotor

XR 7164S X2C - Xona Rotor