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Racing, 2006
After the dramatic end to the 2005 season, the engine was shipped back to Jon Milledge for a major rebuild and upgrade that included a new turbo and thicker head studs (more boost!). We also had a second transmission built by Powerhaus II with shorter 3rd, 4th, and 5th gears for tighter tracks, had the wheels magnafluxed, repainted (silver!) and new outer rims installed (by me) and commissioned a fresh paint job to give it that final touch of class!
Therefore, it was with considerable excitement that we took the monster to its first test at a Drivers Education event at the Autobahn in Joliet, IL in early May. Unfortunately, that excitement was short lived as the engine let go during the third session. Back in the shop, we established that it had thrown a rod, but the reason was obscure. In the end, Milledge determined that the rod end bearings were the wrong type and we were faced with a complete rebuild, including new block and crank. %*?&@(*#^#$!!
The motor was installed in late August (don’t ask!) and we successfully tested it out at DE events at Grattan (Grand Rapids, MI) and Putnam Park (Cloverdale, IN), then put it away for the season. At least it will be ready to roll in 2007!
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