The Hyde Death pool ...

For those that were aware of the Death Pool on Hyde's engine, a winner has been paid. Danny aka rarh from mr2oc.com won with a bet on 200,999. Hyde's engine is opening up at 200,818. It appears my headgasket finally gave up.

The engine is on it's 3rd clutch, 3rd turbo and second tranmission :D

what happened with the old trannys clutches and turbos? did something bad happen to them or did they just get old or you just wanted to upgrade or what?

I bought Hyde with 180,000 miles ... so the original clutch needed to be replaced and the tranny was due to be rebuilt. Since I knew I was looking to build more power, I upgraded the tired OEM turbo.

I am still running on the 2nd tranny (a 93 LSD rebuild). I had installed a SPEC stage 3 race clutch that I beat to death in just under 2 years. I know have a Spec stage 3/5 combo clutch (new this year).

My T3/T4 turbo was replaced with a bigger GT35R this year. The T3/T4 was getting tired, but still ahd life in it. It is currently for sale :)

So how'd you work out the Gasket was gone?
also let us know how the change goes, are you gonna drop the whole engine/tranny to do it or go out through the top? I may have to get mine done soon so if you can give me an idea of how long it should take so i know what to expect it'd be great too...

We are not 100% sure it is the gasket ... but we will find out tomorrow :)

My mechanic does everything with the engine in the car. Back in '98 he replaced 4 pistons and rings in an MR2 for me and the engine never left the car :)

any ideas on time taken doing the gasket?

As far as I know he took it apart last night ... and is putting it back together tonight :)

My mechanic works full time for Toyota, but he also does cars at home at night for extra $$.

If all goes well, I will be picking the car up Saturday and racing on Sunday ;)

Good luck/skill with her!
:)

you dont have to break it in at all? wont that h urt the car?

I'll break the head gasket in on Sunday ... at the races ;)