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Topic: BOOM !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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TheBrain
I'm the Real
John Force
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Sorry to disappoint, but I won't be at the track for awhile
Took the car out for a test drive this evening after finishing up rebuilding the driveshaft, fixing the nitrous system (had a leak AFTER the solenoid which explains only picking up 4 mph on a 200 shot) and replacing my expired safety harness with a new one
Took the car out on I-5 and was @ about 3000 rpm in 4th gear, stabbed the throttle to the floor and when the rpms reached 4500, I hit the nitrous ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif)
The car pulled like a maniac !!!!! pushed me back in the seat harder than ever in 4th gear
Then it happened....... BOOM, a HUGE flame shooting out from underneath the hood, flames rolled up the windshield from my Cobra R hood vents, and the car was dead.
I had picked up enough speed (5500+ rpm in 4th) to coast 1/2mile down I-5, to the 44 west off ramp, about a mile down 44, up the offramp, over the overpass and into a lighted parking lot !!!!!!!
I was just going on a quick trip so I had forgotten my cell phone, money, and CIGARETTES ![[Mad]](mad.gif)
Anyway, the 'vert is DECEASED
Time for a new plan
![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
Brian
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1989 LX vert 342
11.662 @ 116.65 1.57 60ft. N/A
10.227 @ 134.59 1.41 60ft 200 shot 3600lbs
2003 Ranger 4 door
15.99 @ 87
Posts: 1264 | From: Back in Redding CA | Registered: Jul 2000
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season'd 88
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Member # 169
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Man that hurts just to hear that. ![[Frown]](frown.gif) Good luck with your plans whatever way you go.
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JoeT
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I've got a 40 here to pour out for the car. Hope it's not serious.
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1984 Ford Tempo AOD--- RIP
Posts: 6785 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jun 2001
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the50ho
THE50HO
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Damn Brain, that's horrible.
I'm sorry about the car bro. Look at it n a positive way if you can....just know it is an opportunity to go bigger, better, and faster!
Best of luck to you again Brain, and we'll be looking forward to seeing something new from you!
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Too many motorcycles...and now a destroyed arm from Motocross...brrraaappp
Posts: 4056 | From: Roseville, Ca (Sacramento) | Registered: Nov 2000
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MR GO FAST
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I loved the look of verts on welds...any ideas on the next project.
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1986 Gt that is faster than FOSTANGS pinto
Posts: 3729 | From: ATWATER/SANJO/RWC | Registered: Nov 2002
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TheBrain
I'm the Real
John Force
Member # 35
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Next project is probably going to be putting a milder motor in the 'vert. Take the Detroit locker, longtubes, steel bellhouing, TKO, nitrous, etc... out, reinstall the P/S, and keep it as a nice summer driver.
Then get a hatch, coupe or maybe a '79 Zephyr ![[Eek!]](eek.gif) Dart block, billet internals, full cage, tubular everything, and a big ass blower ![[worship]](graemlins/worship.gif)
So if that remains the plan, it should only take me about 4 years to get the money needed
Brian
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1989 LX vert 342
11.662 @ 116.65 1.57 60ft. N/A
10.227 @ 134.59 1.41 60ft 200 shot 3600lbs
2003 Ranger 4 door
15.99 @ 87
Posts: 1264 | From: Back in Redding CA | Registered: Jul 2000
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AaronC
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1991 GT Convertible: Stock 157k mile shortblock, HiTech cam, AFR 165 heads, Edelbrock RPM intake, 1 3/4 headers
12.23 at 112.99
Best MPH 113.97
Posts: 776 | From: woodland | Registered: Dec 2000
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sac 5.0
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do you have any pics of the damage how bad is it
Posts: 1021 | From: sac | Registered: Jun 2003
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TheBrain
I'm the Real
John Force
Member # 35
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quote:
Originally posted by sac 5.0:
do you have any pics of the damage how bad is it
No pictures yet, Hell it just happened @ 10pm last night.
My guess judging from #3 and #5 spark plug electrode have no ground strap left, it went lean and popped both head gaskets.
Probably burned through the cylinder head between the middle 2 cylinders
Maybe damaged the block or pistons, who knows
Later
Brian
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1989 LX vert 342
11.662 @ 116.65 1.57 60ft. N/A
10.227 @ 134.59 1.41 60ft 200 shot 3600lbs
2003 Ranger 4 door
15.99 @ 87
Posts: 1264 | From: Back in Redding CA | Registered: Jul 2000
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sac 5.0
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sorry to hear bout that
Posts: 1021 | From: sac | Registered: Jun 2003
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RO2USH
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man, sorry to hear about that...hope everything turns out alright.
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2002 Roush FR500
2004 Cobra
1965 GT 350 Clone
2003 Ducati 999
Posts: 286 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Oct 2002
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mustanggt5091
All I need is.....
Member # 444
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damn that sucks
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88 GT 357w (SOLD):(
06 Limited Edition R6 !!!!!
Posts: 2353 | From: Fairfield / Santa Rosa , Ca | Registered: Sep 2001
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1320MASTER
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Rest in peace
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EA Smog Tech/Smog Lic/ASE Master Tech
93 SSP Coupe 440ci sbf coming soon
Posts: 593 | From: Sacramento Calif | Registered: Jan 2002
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jmcclesk
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Member # 1355
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brain if you need a r-block i can get them cheap. When john force dreams. He dreams he is YOU.
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Ford trained ASE master tech.
Posts: 4024 | From: marrysville | Registered: May 2002
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98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX'
Uncle Frank
Member # 895
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quote:
Originally posted by jmcclesk:
When john force dreams. He dreams he is YOU.
HAHHAHAHAH thats classic!!!!
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AKA Franky Freaking 5 liter
Advanced Engine Development
SCT dealer
Dynotuning
Engine building
916*275*8212
88 4runner on 42's
Posts: 4206 | From: Folsom | Registered: Feb 2002
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TheBrain
I'm the Real
John Force
Member # 35
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Thanks guys
To paraphrase the 70's TV show Six Millions Dollar Man
We can rebuild it. We have the technology.........................
Better than it was before.
Better . . . stronger . . . faster.
Brian
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1989 LX vert 342
11.662 @ 116.65 1.57 60ft. N/A
10.227 @ 134.59 1.41 60ft 200 shot 3600lbs
2003 Ranger 4 door
15.99 @ 87
Posts: 1264 | From: Back in Redding CA | Registered: Jul 2000
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MR GO FAST
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quote:
Originally posted by TheBrain:
Thanks guys
To paraphrase the 70's TV show Six Millions Dollar Man
We can rebuild it. We have the technology.........................
Better than it was before.
Better . . . stronger . . . faster.
Brian
most kids here dont know that show...but I do ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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1986 Gt that is faster than FOSTANGS pinto
Posts: 3729 | From: ATWATER/SANJO/RWC | Registered: Nov 2002
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TheBrain
I'm the Real
John Force
Member # 35
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quote:
Originally posted by MR GO FAST:
quote:
Originally posted by TheBrain:
Thanks guys
To paraphrase the 70's TV show Six Millions Dollar Man
We can rebuild it. We have the technology.........................
Better than it was before.
Better . . . stronger . . . faster.
Brian
most kids here dont know that show...but I do
ROFL !!!! That's why I added the part about being a "70's TV show" Most of these guys were born about the same time I graduated High School
Brian
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1989 LX vert 342
11.662 @ 116.65 1.57 60ft. N/A
10.227 @ 134.59 1.41 60ft 200 shot 3600lbs
2003 Ranger 4 door
15.99 @ 87
Posts: 1264 | From: Back in Redding CA | Registered: Jul 2000
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98slowhoe 'FIFTYLX'
Uncle Frank
Member # 895
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you graduated in 83, cool!
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AKA Franky Freaking 5 liter
Advanced Engine Development
SCT dealer
Dynotuning
Engine building
916*275*8212
88 4runner on 42's
Posts: 4206 | From: Folsom | Registered: Feb 2002
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FasterDamnit
Bad Attitude
Member # 442
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quote:
Originally posted by 98slowhoe:
you graduated in 83, cool!
Yup.
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'92 LX T5
Looked stock, went 11's 11.90 at 115mph.
'65 Mustang 347
www.fordmuscle.com
Livin' in the Carolina Pines
Posts: 2971 | From: NorCal | Registered: Sep 2001
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TheBrain
I'm the Real
John Force
Member # 35
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quote:
Originally posted by 98slowhoe:
you graduated in 83, cool!
1984 for me
20 year reunion is this year
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1989 LX vert 342
11.662 @ 116.65 1.57 60ft. N/A
10.227 @ 134.59 1.41 60ft 200 shot 3600lbs
2003 Ranger 4 door
15.99 @ 87
Posts: 1264 | From: Back in Redding CA | Registered: Jul 2000
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2stangs69-91
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hmm 83 here also? and like the 6 million dollar man there was a huge explosion to start all the rebuilding LOL
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69 Mustang on hold
1991 LX hatch getting a make over
1994 F150 4X4 351
2006 Yamaha V-max 1200 Modded
Posts: 3711 | From: Redding | Registered: Oct 2002
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jmcclesk
Moderator
Member # 1355
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Damn i feel old i graduated in 82.
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Ford trained ASE master tech.
Posts: 4024 | From: marrysville | Registered: May 2002
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