Got my engine back finally

[Jay Hilliard]

I had a piston oil groove issue. The oil ring groove on the piston was too narrow according to Weisco who custom made them. They made me a new set, switched to a Comp solid roller and got it back in. No more oil fouling the plugs and a batman smoke screen :D . Engine runs excellent. Made 440 hp@ 5400, 475@6400 and 442@7400. Made great torque for a 355 ci - 458 lbs @4300.

[Payton King]

Now drive that thing down to Charlotte so I can have a look or better yet, a ride.

[XcYZ]

Did Wiseco take care of you, Jay?

[Jay Hilliard]

Payton,

I plan on doing that in the near future. I need to get back up with Kyle and see about him installing my vintage air, so that would be a good time to check out your progress also.

[Jay Hilliard]

Yes they did Scott. I sent the pistons to them and they acknowledged it was too narrow by just a few thousands, which thats all it takes sometimes. It took about a month for them to check them and make me new ones.

I would have liked a little faster turn around, but I was very pleased they actually admitted it was their mistake and resolved my issue. Because of their customer service, I would buy again from them, because we all make mistakes.

[Rybar]

Great News Jay, another vote here for getting that thing on the road. BTW the DSE closeout and hinges look great! :thumbsup:

[Ricochet]

Glad to hear you got things taken care of and back on the road. Looks good!! Like the addidtion of the closeout & hinges also. :thumbsup:

Brent

[Jay Hilliard]

thanks for the compliments guys. Its nice to be able to ride again.

[rocketrod]

Looks great and it reminds me that I need to get my billet hinges out and install them!!!

[jonny51]

When I raced motocross people always bagged on Weisco pistons.I had a sponsership with them and ran there pistons for 4 years never once having a problem.It is good to hear that they owned up and took care of you.

[jay web]

forget riding - I want to drive it again!!!!!!!! :unibrow:

[KillaCamaro67]

hot!!

where did you get that brushed aluminum trim to go along the engine bay?

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/talitm/Spaceballs_moves.gif

[GregD]

hot!!

where did you get that brushed aluminum trim to go along the engine bay?

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b364/talitm/Spaceballs_moves.gif
Its a DSE Closeout panel. Jay, what did you use to clean it up? I haven't installed mine because I haven't decided whether or not I want to powder coat it or polish it up a bit. What did you end up doing to remove the tooling marks and get that "brushed" finish?

[Jay Hilliard]

I used scotchbrite pads to give it a brushed look. I started with a medium grit pad (burgandy color) and finished with fine pad (grey). I did it by hand and went with the grain.

Alot of hand rubbing got most of the major tooling marks out. Then I cleaned it with mothers aluminum polish. I eventually plan on clearing over the aluminum. Its not a major pain to to clean it with the Mother's polish though.


Jayweb....anytime you want to. You may get the fever again though. :unibrow: :D