Dave-
I'd install the Cometic head gaskets and a set of ARP studs, then check to
see if a couple more degrees of timing can be pulled out.
I'd also check to make sure it's getting enough fuel, before you burn a
piston or damage the shortblock.......
A friend of mine had the same problem with the Vortech Blown 5.2 in his 93'
RC 2WD......he swapped to a set of Fel-Pro Permatorque head
gaskets, installed ARP studs and checked the fuel system for adequate
fuel delivery......he also installed a MSD with boost timing retard
function.
once he had it all dialed in, this Dak is running low 12's and it has the
potential to run a high to mid 11!
Ron-
01'Dakota Sport 4x4
Street,Strip,and Show!
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Mankin" <bob@coralfarms.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Thursday, October 16, 2003 2:37 PM
Subject: RE: DML: 12's baby!!!
>
> > In a message dated 10/16/2003 10:38:08 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
> > ded74@yahoo.com writes:
> >
> >
> > > There's also a 12.51@112.34 and a 12.57@110.59 to go with that :) And
> > > a
> > > slew of 12.6/7/8's, got 11 runs in last night. It was so great,
> > > nobody
> > > there, awesome weather. I need traction bars tho, hopping all over
> > > the
> > > place. Now for the bad news, blew the headgaskets on that 12.50 run
> > > :(
> > > Guess it's a good thing I won a free set of Cometics at the
> > Nats, huh? :P
> > > Should have her running again by the end of next week.
> > Amazingly enough,
> > > I'm too happy about my 12.5's to really be upset about the
> > headgaskets LOL
> > >
> > > -Dave
> > > '02 FR RC R/T
> > >
>
>
> Nice, consistent times there Dave. Good trap speed too.
>
> I'd look further into why the head gaskets let go so you only change them
> once. ARP studs and Cometic gaskets are not a panacea. There are some pics
> posted on dodgetrucks.org to prove that these are not blow proof as
> suggested.
>
> Too much timing or too little fuel, probably. If you track down which one,
> it'll save you the grief of taking it apart a second time.
>
> 111 mph in a RC says you've got a better ET in there with some more runs.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Bob
>
>
>
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