Some shots of the second engine Doug blew. It was the loaner engine which ran a 9.80's in a 3400 pound GS and prior to it's death at Norwalk ran a 9.24 at 144+mph in Doug's GS. Have to say this one exploded! Steel rods after exiting the bottom of the pan along with chunks of the block kicked back up punching a hole in his floor pan front passenger side and breaking open his aluminum trans pan. In fact the TA Block girdle is cracked completely threw. The oil pan is pealed open where you can stick both your hands inside completely. Attached are some shots.
We may say he had some bad luck but Doug definitely has to be lucky after dumping the engine oil along with trans fluid and engine parts all under the car at over 145 mph that he was able to keep control of the car and stop safely. This last shot take note of the hole in the floor board front passenger side.
Wow! All I can say is engines can be replaced, glad you were able to keep the car under control and not get hit with shrapnel, Doug! :eek2:
Welp, all of a sudden after reviewing the photos, I don't feel very good. ou: Bruce P.S. can you show us what in the bottom of the oil pan in Doug's first engine? it seemed awfully noisey when we loaded it into the truck.
This is Dougs original engine loaded in the truck. That little dimple on the upper portion of the oil pan is the only exterior visible sign of what went on inside.
Oh my God! That's terrible. Sorry to hear the bad news that happened to you Doug.Good thing you weren't hurt and you were able to keep your car under control during the ordeal. Good Luck on your new engine, Doug.
I'm just glad Doug is OK. This happened while I was on my way home. But Like Doug is fond of saying, "It's only money, I'll make more" :laugh:
Like everyone else has said already....at least Doug is alright. Motors can be replaced and replaced again...but Doug on the other hand......i dont think that we could ever replace him. Hang in there Doug...it will get better. :beer
