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jims69camaro · 08-12-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by S.J.SLEEPER

see post CARTEK IN THE CLEAR....
found a ruptured diafram in the boost reference fuel pressure reg.
was pushin fuel into intake vai the boost port line to manifold

$200 part f*****d me !!! $8000 motor junk now.

please tell me this was a new part and not something you recycled from another build. at least if it was new you could go after the manufacturer for the motor, since their part failed due to manufacturing defect (or something). they will probably claim limited liability, but you can at least salvage part of what you've got in the motor.

it sounds like you know what you are doing, so i wouldn't think you did something wrong and created this situation. of course, i have been wrong before.

S.J.SLEEPER · 08-12-2009, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by jims69camaro

please tell me this was a new part and not something you recycled from another build. at least if it was new you could go after the manufacturer for the motor, since their part failed due to manufacturing defect (or something). they will probably claim limited liability, but you can at least salvage part of what you've got in the motor.

it sounds like you know what you are doing, so i wouldn't think you did something wrong and created this situation. of course, i have been wrong before.

nope... not used or recycled part. it was brand new. i ordered it cause it was the one that professional products recommend to use with their intak/f-rail system. its in the friggin instructions!!!!! so in my eyes they are screwed & are going to have to pay cause i ordered the regulator that they recommended & sell for this application.. if i had used a aeromotive one like i was gonna purchase this would have never happened !

S.J.SLEEPER · 08-12-2009, 03:36 PM

lesson learned though, doesn't matter who's boost referenced fpr you use.... i will from now on install a 1way check valve in the boost ref. line to intake, so that if this does happen again, fuel will not enter the engine. (it might burst the line & catch the car on fire, but least the insurance will pay for that one !!!!)

Mike · 08-12-2009, 03:39 PM

im thinking the best they will do is replace their part........no way they are funding your motor

mc73nova · 08-12-2009, 04:13 PM

That really sucks. They probably wont do much for you because it is a high performance build but that is ********.

S.J.SLEEPER · 08-12-2009, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by mc73nova

That really sucks. They probably wont do much for you because it is a high performance build but that is ********.

the only thing going for me is that i used their recommended part with their intake and it is printed on the instructions. so all i can do is hope for the best

jims69camaro · 08-12-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by cbrrmike

im thinking the best they will do is replace their part........no way they are funding your motor

but he has nothing to lose if he does try to get them to reimburse... if he does nothing, then that's exactly what he will end up with.

camaroracer1992 · 08-13-2009, 10:41 AM

one word AEROMOTIVE

S.J.SLEEPER · 08-13-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by camaroracer1992

one word AEROMOTIVE

yeah, i know ! always used aeromotive stuff in the past, was on a budget doing this car, and went against my better judgement,not knowing how bad company actually was.

01blackz28 · 08-13-2009, 06:21 PM

This thread should probably get deleted. I have 2 friends in south jersey that deal with cartek both 9 sec cars tuned by them. Actually one is an all motor ls7 that was built by cartek featured in gm hightech. I have heard nothing but good things about them and none of these "horror stories". Many of you guys seem pretty biased. Oh yes it was definately his injector cycle of 85% that blew it up LOL

S.J.SLEEPER · 08-13-2009, 06:35 PM

HERE IT IS BOYS,
got engine 80% disassembled, got 1 completely broken rod and 1-2 others that are bent/twisted. due to the p.o.s. aftermarket fpr from prof. products.....

S.J.SLEEPER · 08-13-2009, 06:37 PM

more pics

LTb1ow · 08-13-2009, 06:39 PM

All that from to much fuel eh.

S.J.SLEEPER · 08-13-2009, 06:39 PM

more pics....

LTb1ow · 08-13-2009, 06:42 PM

Well hell, this is JUST an engine.

Sucks man....

S.J.SLEEPER · 08-13-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by S.J.SLEEPER

more pics....

and this is what it looked like only 2 days ago

S.J.SLEEPER · 08-13-2009, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ShowSomePromise

All that from to much fuel eh.

fpr ruptured and filled intake with fuel, when i went to start it on sunday turned over and locked up, broke the rod,
can't compress a cylinder full of fuel !!!

LTb1ow · 08-13-2009, 06:45 PM

Its like a lego kit... follow the instructions and it works out in the end.

69BirdX · 08-13-2009, 09:40 PM

that really sucks but you can tell them rods were stong by the way it broke.....

BonzoHansen · 08-13-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by 01blackz28

This thread should probably get deleted. I have 2 friends in south jersey that deal with cartek both 9 sec cars tuned by them. Actually one is an all motor ls7 that was built by cartek featured in gm hightech. I have heard nothing but good things about them and none of these "horror stories". Many of you guys seem pretty biased. Oh yes it was definately his injector cycle of 85% that blew it up LOL

Why? First of all who cares, second of all it is clear to anyone who can read above a 5th grade level that cartek did absolutely nothing wrong here, and finally some of the comments are a really good way to learn who not to take tech advice from. Besides I have heard heard good and very bad about them. So it stands.

4 threads on the same engine project all on the same page was irritating, so now they are one long thread

Mike · 08-13-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 01blackz28

This thread should probably get deleted. I have 2 friends in south jersey that deal with cartek both 9 sec cars tuned by them. Actually one is an all motor ls7 that was built by cartek featured in gm hightech. I have heard nothing but good things about them and none of these "horror stories". Many of you guys seem pretty biased. Oh yes it was definately his injector cycle of 85% that blew it up LOL

miss the post where he said it wasnt their fault? and if you have NEVER seen a horror story about cartec, your the biased one

V · 08-14-2009, 01:47 AM

this is a pic of my stock ls1 rod that snapped when mine hydrolocked. you can see it tried from the way it first twisted before it snapped. pretty strong parts all-in-all even stock.

The rod bolts are said to be the weaker parts(hence why i have arp ones now)

S.J.SLEEPER · 08-14-2009, 06:12 AM

thank you to however combined the threads, i didn't know how to delete the threads and and just post 1 new one w/ pics, thanks again. if someone can tell me how to delet threads that would be great.

Mike · 08-14-2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by S.J.SLEEPER

thank you to however combined the threads, i didn't know how to delete the threads and and just post 1 new one w/ pics, thanks again. if someone can tell me how to delet threads that would be great.

you cant delete threads.

NastyEllEssWon · 08-14-2009, 11:28 AM

roots style blower is the way to go. self sealed lubricating system and power on demand....just keep the boost gauge under 0 and youll get regular gas mileage