FC3S Murray's never ending build.

[FC3S Murray]

Originally Posted by TitaniumTT

Damn Sean..... Sorry to hear that man. WTF caused it? Got the datalogs? PFC's are not known for fluky ign leading to cracked irons.

Buy an iron, send me the keg and the new iron and I'll put an engine together for ya before you sell that car. If you so much as mention "sale" or "part out" I will personally come out to you and stuff one of those intercooler pipes up your ass, then through a turbo at your face, and leave with your Works

Kyle - post it on youtube, some of us older gents don't bother with that teeny bopper facebook crap

Thanks dude but I am at my final straw with the good old rotary. I am going to part out all the rotary components and this may sting a bit.............but I am dropping in an LSx motor. I am already looking at the LS3 crate motor through a Chev buddy BUT I have to research if it is a common swapped compared to the LS2.

A part of me is bummed BUT a new spark of interest has started with the thought of a new platform.

I have TOO much work into the body/chasis/suspension and wheels to get rid of this car that has been in my life for 8 years.

Granted this project will no doubt take 2 years or more since my family comes first and or second child on the way makes that timeline maybe even longer.

I HAVE THOUGHT about another plate but I imagine it will crack again. My logs showed low LOW knock and AFRs all 11.0-11.2:1. I have an HKS Twin Power so my IGN system was firing pretty hot. I think the shift from 2nd gear to 3rd was such an abrupt power transfer that it just caused the motor to twist. FUCK it makes me mad! You go from 20+ WOT pulls on the highway in 3rd and 4th.....all temps great..wtr 82*C AIR 22*C oil temp 180*F and the motor doesnt give BUT you do a quick burst through the gears and CRACK lol.

Sorry for not digging up the info, but...

Was that an S4 or S5 front iron?

it was a S5 front Iron Ted. I mean what else could I use that is thicker?

OH believe me Ransom......I am very discouraged

Ah man, no way . Really sorry to hear about that. I hope you change your mind on selling it or parting out, but I can understand the frustration you're having with it.

I think you should take Mr. Spoolin' up on his offer. Shipping an engine isn't as expensive as you'd think . When I bought my short block, the shipping charge was $105 from SC to MI with Yellow Freight.
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Thanks dude and I thought about hitting Brian up but he has enough on his plate PLUS Where do I go from here.........it was a S5 front plate so I guess I have to stud it. I should have just went with the REW.

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Man, that sucks. I've been following your project for a while and I never expected this. At least you can say you went for the gusto. Most people just live with 140hp corollas having never ridden in a car with super-car speeds, let alone build one. I know the out come sucks but I can definitely appreciate you sharing your experiences with the rest of us, 'cause I know I learned something.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a good motor that'll be as fun or more than what you have.

PS, I can't remember if you had installed your new coilovers... review vs your shocks/springs?