2.2 block load pics

[russ jerome]

http://hometown.aol.com/russjerome/pistonBlown.html

More info in Hybrid section but first time I have seen
one of our blocks do this, or piston do this to block.

[mo' parts]

yikes!
what brand pistons??

[looneytuner]

Russ Jerome.....Daimler Chrysler test pilot. What altitude?
This is your Omni? Looks like you are ready for better intake. That IS on the intake side of number one right? I feel your pain with all the work an precautions you have taken. Maybe a copilot to monitor the gauges.

[puppet]

That's a good sized chunk.
... so maybe this is why some guys brace/reinforce that slot.

[The Barron]

LOL!! HOOOLY! Your the KING!! HAHA!

[Mike M]

Sweet Merciful Crap!

[MrBelvedere]

that is so cool sweet pics russ well atleast you still got 3 good slugs to reuse

[Jckrieger]

Just grab a tube of JB weld and put the piece back in. You said you found the piece in the water jacket, right?

[JDIZZ]

Russ, will you be at SDAC this year? Will the car be up and running along with you? Sorry to see this damage


Joe Dzwil

[TheGinMill]

That is amazing, blew the side right out of the cylinder sleeve, wow, just wow

[russ jerome]

Quote:

Originally Posted by JDIZZ Russ, will you be at SDAC this year? Will the car be up and running along with you? Joe Dzwil

You bet Joe, looking forward to talking again.