bluebeastsrt

Got it all done today. I actully ran it around the block and it ran and ideled good. Was expection issues there. Fired on the first try. WTF? Anyway had a couple oil leaks. I'll post some more pics once I get back from vacation. Should be ready to race soon.

99GTvert

Where does it leak oil? Do you think its a simple fix or do you need to tear down the engine?

bluebeastsrt

Valve cover and one leak is lower. looks like the rear main seal. If thats the case I'm paying someone to fix that had the oil pan off 3 times already. lol

crash

I demand a video!!

bluebeastsrt

LOL I got ya. I'll get my leaks fixed as soon as I get back and get er done. Really want to do the rear now. These 2.73s are brutal.

89LX Coupe

If its the rear main seal then the trans has to come out and its just a 1 piece seal and no touching the oil pan but tge other leaks are pretty simple tho!

Glad to hear its back up and running and I'm sure it has a nice hit to it! Not too much hit but just enough to hear it. What mufflers do you have??

bluebeastsrt

It has BBK long tubes and catless X-pipe. The mufflers came with a dynomax catback. It sounds good. Not as loud as blue but a little deepers exhaust note.

83gtragtop

Congrats on getting it running. How's it feel, fast as expected or are you still breaking her in?

If that leak is the rear main seal, I'd just do it myself. It's going to cost an arm and a leg to get it done. It's not an easy job but its also not the hardest job. Remove midpipe -> remove driveshaft -> remove transmission -> remove clutch assembly -> remove flywheel (tricky without the proper tool) -> repeat in reverse order. Also, do it sooner than later so that it doesn't end up seeping on to your clutch and ruining it.

302army187

302's and rear mains is a old issue.

some people never get theres to stop leaking even after replacing everything.

I would do the work yourself. With a T5 its not THAT bad, but don't you have a auto? would suck trying to lift a giant aode by yourself.

bluebeastsrt

It feels fast compared to stock but very slow compared to the SRT-4. I expected that. 300HP just ain't the same in a 2.73 geared automatic vs. 300Hp in a 2900 pound stick.

I would do it myself. I was joking about paying someone but I am tired of laying under this Biotch and bench pressing the AOD would suck! The guys on the SN95 forum all tell me it's going to fly apart the first time I spray it. F%&KING geniuses over there. How's the new blower coming with your car?