S197 3V Fabman's build; How did we get here? Build Thread

[Fabman]

How did your Frankie hold up?

Lost a cylinder right away....need to look into that.

 

[Frank.JD.Perez]

Fingers crossed its electrical... didn't sound too happy on sunday

 

[Fabman]

Fingers crossed its electrical... didn't sound too happy on sunday

Naw, it’s making noise….hoping for a rocker arm or valve spring.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Dam, how long have you had the same valve springs for?? Its been about 4 years? Hope its nothing major!

 

[Fabman]

 

[Fabman]

Dam, how long have you had the same valve springs for?? It’s been about 4 years? Hope it’s nothing major!

No I had the heads freshened up with the last build.
This motor has very low hours on it.

 

[Mad Hatter]

Hope it turns out ok. I remember some one saying that you should change valve springs more or less every season. Which would be a royal pain in the ass!! My motor has no more then 20 track hours since it was built by Shaun along with yours, been sitting waiting for better times!!

 

[Fabman]

Hope it turns out ok. I remember some one saying that you should change valve springs more or less every season. Which would be a royal pain in the ass!! My motor has no more then 20 track hours since it was built by Shaun along with yours, been sitting waiting for better times!!

Yes it has new valve springs. Its probably not a valve spring, its making some noise so I'm thinking something in the valve train, maybe a rocker or something.

 

[CobaltFilly]

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Looking good!

Sorry to hear about the engine troubles, keep us updated on that end!

 

[Fabman]

 

[Fabman]

 

[Ludachris]

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For a split second there, I thought that was a sunroof in the upper part of the photo. Obviously in need of more coffee this morning.

 

[Bill Pemberton]

Here I come and there I go ---damn thing is about as confusing as inside a commercial aircraft.

 

[Fabman]

Here I come and there I go ---damn thing is about as confusing as inside a commercial aircraft.

Its simple. Stand on the gas and steer. Braking is optional.

 

[Bill Pemberton]

....................breaking is not optional!

 

[CobaltFilly]

....................breaking is not optional!

Braking? Never heard of it.
Breaking? All the time.

 

[JeffV8]

Braking? Never heard of it.
Breaking? All the time.

Brakes slow you down.

 

[Fabman]

Brakes slow you down.

they also help you setup for the corner....a necessary evil.

 

[Fabman]

 

[Fabman]

Always wanted an s550.