I love that you're teaching the young guys that you don't have to take a loan out to go fast you are about the only one on RU-vid that is passing down some of the old school tricks that us older racers have known!🦅🇺🇸🦅
In a world of more $$$$ = less ET, you are a great inspiration. Even if you do not agree with your oil treatment or your piston repair, it should make you think about ways to save money to do what you love.
Hello Turbo John. I found your channel through John doc's and liked you so much better that I instantly subscribed. Love the fact that you're a southern gentleman like myself. Lol.. anyway keep up the great work. I'm new to the turbo world and like your info on em. I'm leaving the NO2 and gonna come over to turbos.
My shirt is supposed to arrive on Tuesday. I'm ready to wear it around the tracks near me (Piedmont and such) and make everyone else jealous. Keep on keepin' on, brother!
I know a father and son who used to bracket race 30 years ago. They were on a tight budget and ran used parts other racers were done with. That car ran well, they had a blast and they have a bunch of trophys and were track champions many times. This is your car so do it your way, and if it hurts feelings or brings out haters, oh well! That happens when you put yourself out there. You remind me of them so keep it up TJ. Go get some win lights and have some fun!
I'm Amazed that a backyard rebuild guy such as yourself, wouldn't put WD-40 or something on the cylinder wall when the head come off to keep the water from rusting it. I realize its surface rust but Grandpa always said rust don't sleep
I'm noticing a dome piston as opposed to a dish piston. (which seems to be more the norm on turbo builds). I'm currently building a turbo setup and not planning on changing my pistons with hopes that switching to methanol will work under boost with that much static compression. This gives me hope.
Just bought myself a Tee shirt, I know it's not much but hopefully it'll help just a little to get you back on track and get another win light against John Doc.
Hey buddy glad the motor wasnt to bad off! Glad your shirts are going like hot cakes! And how do you not like big flashy stuff? Randy seems like your best friend and hes a big dude and he drives a blown alky mustang that's flashy so they are big and flashy lol I may have missed it cause I was driving when your video was playing but did you think and or remember to make sure you didnt bend one of those aluminum rods? Take it easy buddy!
I know you’re making lots of power but I can’t figure out why your pistons don’t show any “heat” indications. They look brand new (minus the dents) I’m a nitrous guy and my pistons generally show thermal effects. Thoughts?
Great video as always looking foword to more of them I didn't hear anything about the heads accept when you were at the track the night it came apart are you going to refurbish them as well or are you going to replace them with other heads?one other thing while I'm waiting for new shirts to come in I see you only have shirts for adults and not kids are you going to be doing any for the kids?Thanks again for the video's keep them coming good luck GOB BLESS
hey john love the channel want to buy some merch cant find the link im out here in missouri doing all the tips you have been giving on the channel keep up the good work ill spread the word on getting those win lights
Gray Ghost he runs an aftermarket block, it’s not filled. He doesn’t run water in it because methanol keeps the engine plenty cool. He use to run water in just the heads and had a head gasket with the water jackets to the block, blocked off but now he doesn’t run water in the heads either. Many joys of Alcohol
I loled at "Valvetrain Herpes" Classic T shirt material! That RIM THOUGH!! Check out my channel for my Valvetrain Herpes piston clean up shenanigans, from a 505 whp wagon.