Well I finally started it up today after nearly 2 month wait..  sounds really good!  I used the Crane 2020 cam instead of stock, no running issues  with it yet, seems a little lopey during idle, but it sounds really really good and the break in went smooth!!  Changed the oil already, I insured it today so hopefully tomorrow I can take it out for a nice and easy cruise to enjoy my labor!  I will post some pics and hopefully a movie when I tie up a few loose ends.. :shock:

I just want to say thanks to everyone on this board that gave me input and advice in diagnosing and repairing this thing (Jud, Jeff M, Kenny, maybe even Jay :lol: )!  This was the first time I removed a set of heads from any engine, let alone rebuild the entire thing, and I am extrememely  thankful for all the help and guidance!  Pics and hopefully some clips soon!  Thank you again!


Ryan 8)

Here's a couple shots of her.. I still have a few cosmetics to take care of, but here she is.

Good to hear that Ryan, I'm waiting on the pics now. :D  Isn't the low mileage car the one you did the rebuild on?

Quote from: RyanI just want to say thanks to everyone on this board that gave me input and advice in diagnosing and repairing this thing (Jud, Jeff M, Kenny, maybe even Jay :lol: )!  

Ryan 8)

Anything I said to help I hope it actually worked!! :shock:

Also...Thanks to Bryan Waskow for keeping a forum up for a car he hasn't owned in 2+ years!! :drinking:

Glad to hear your TGP is running again!   8)

It's already been 2 years since Waskie sold his TGP...where does the time go?!   :P  :D

Yeah, this car has 38,325K on the clock, the motor is all new except for the pistons and the connecting rods.  Everything else was replaced.  It looks really nice, however I have an exhaust leak at the manifold that I need to take care of before I take any clips, but I will hopefully post some pics on Thursday, seeing as I have class ALL DAY tomorrow.  :cry:

It's a great car and I took it up the road for a little spin just to see how it runs, and I couldn't be more pleased with it right now.  Hopefully everything stays ok internally.. only time will tell.  As long as that cam holds up I don't think I have anything to worry about.  Now I have to wait 2k miles to get on it, but I'm sure it will be worth the wait. :lol:

good job Ryan, good to hear thing turned out good :)

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Also...Thanks to Bryan Waskow for keeping a forum up for a car he hasn't owned in 2+ years!! :drinking:

:headbang:

maybe he'll pick up Thomas's TSTE?

Good job and congrats! I have the Crane 2020 myself, and it's an excellent cam.

I still have to clean up the interior so I didn't post any shots of that, but I will hopefully find some time today.. when I get them I will post them.

What do you guys think?

Nice!!

Me likey - super clean :D

Quote from: maximageGood job and congrats! I have the Crane 2020 myself, and it's an excellent cam.

I've read that the chip needs to be redone if you're going to run a different cam.  Has yours/Ryan's been programmed for this?

And...

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I hate you.  :shock:

I do my own chips. It was at first. Right now I have it running the stock chip due to the trans issues, and it runs alright. It will die every once in a while at a light(about twice a week). Nothin major though. It does however run a LOT better with the right tuning, just like anything else. Honetsly, if you are looking to replace a bad cam and want something a little more than stock, but want to retain the stock calibration, the Crane 2020 is about the best I can think of.

So far I have had zero driveability issues with this cam, in fact, despite the exhaust leak it runs and sounds perfect.  I don't think I can even tell a difference in idle, or when slowing down with this cam.  It does seem a bit more powerful when I rev it, but I have to wait a while to get on it.. don't want to screw anything up in there.  

Fingers crossed I did everything right and hopefully I won't ever see that cam again! :lol:  :wink:

Umm, I'm interested in this about having to modify the chip for a different cam?  I'm about to put in an engine with a lot different cam than stock, and when I read this it caught my eye....It is a lot bigger custom grind cam if it matters any?

Glad to see you got it running. Looking good. :lol:

Jud