[s-cars] 80tq: Opinions wanted

[JShadzi at aol.com]

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Hap, thanks for the ideas, everyone really seems to be leaning towards
ignition, don't have a good way to test them, just odd how it does it only
after so many laps and only in certain places on the track.

Haven't overheated the motor, but its seen its share of detonation trying to
tune of crappy 91oct which can't be easy on a head gasket, yes, I'll be using
ARP studs on the new motor, not sure I can use the metal headgasket though as
my bore will be 82.5mm.

Javad

In a message dated 2/5/2003 7:25:06 PM Pacific Standard Time, CaptMagu
writes:

> Javad
>
> My first guess is that your problem is ignition related. Do you have anyway
> of testing your output to the plugs while under load? Best place is of
> course a dyno. Check plug torque as well.
>
> My second guess would be that leaking head gasket. Any chance you
> overheated anytime recently and possible warped that head? Make sure you go
> with a steel head gasket on that new engine with Raceware head studs.
>
> Hap, guessin' away in Evergreen, Maguire