the sol is dead for now...

[delsolvtec]

Snapped a rod and it blew right through the block. Man what a bummer. New engine is on the way though.. should be back on the road within two weeks. I'll post pics of the dammage sometime tomorrow...

;(

[pbateson]

O no! What it happen? Got wreck?

[delsolvtec]

Broke a connecting rod..

[KwikR6]

That ****ing sucks bro
Bring on the pics.

[Grip72]

how'd u break it tho?

[KwikR6]

my guess....too much boost?

[delsolvtec]

Too much boost on some weak rods. It was fun while it lasted. I'm looking into installing a turbo B18..

[KwikR6]

ohhh now that sounds fun
fully build b18.

[delsolvtec]

Yup, the B18 will get

Crower Rods
Aries Pistons
Balanced Knife edged crank
port and polish
crower valves, springs and ti retainers

and a host of other goodies like stand alone management etc.. I can't wait.

[KwikR6]

I can't wait either.!!

[pdiggitydogg]

I was kinda about that stuff on your setup...unfortunately...

glad to hear that the fixins are in the works...hard to beat a b18+boost

[Grip72]

i want to do a h22a turbo....;(

[delsolvtec]

Well guys here are the photos..

Here is the bogus rod and the chunks that I fished out of the oil pan when I took it off..

http://images3.fotki.com/v37/photos/4/40553/378723/brokerod001-vi.jpg

The side of the aries forged piston that got slammed againts the cylinder wall...

http://images3.fotki.com/v37/photos/4/40553/378723/brokerod002-vi.jpg

The hole in the back of the engine block..

http://images3.fotki.com/v37/photos/4/40553/378723/brokerod003-vi.jpg

The broken crank bearing caps and oil pump pickup..

http://images3.fotki.com/v36/photos/4/40553/378723/brokerod004-vi.jpg

The chipped cylinder bore..

http://images3.fotki.com/v37/photos/4/40553/378723/brokerod005-vi.jpg

The car about 20 minutes before ripping the motor out..

http://images3.fotki.com/v36/photos/4/40553/378723/brokerod006-vi.jpg

http://images3.fotki.com/v36/photos/4/40553/378723/brokerod007-vi.jpg

The head sitting on my workbench..

http://images3.fotki.com/v36/photos/4/40553/378723/brokerod008-vi.jpg

And just an FYI, it's getting a B18B integra LS motor, I'm sick of screwing around with trying to tune a vtec turbo. It's LS time for me.

[ebpda9]

that sucks to hear that but i hope it's all for the better

[KwikR6]

Good to hear about the LS motor...Great choice in my opinion...they are sweet to boost...but I do'n tneed to tell you that...
oh and hey dude...did you ever get those seats in?
If so, how are they.

[delsolvtec]

Nope, haven't installed them yet. The engine is priority one right now. Speed first, looks later..

[KwikR6]

Originally posted by delsolvtec
Nope, haven't installed them yet. The engine is priority one right now. Speed first, looks later..
Good choice.....!!!

[pimpinprelude]

lol id did the same thing to my parents riding lawn mower... and 2 of my go cart engines... and assisted one of my friends on a motor...:yes: good stufff.....

[KwikR6]

Kind of a little whoring here.
BUT I was told that Civic Si seats don't fit in sols.
They are apparently too tall??