The Engine In The Mr2 Is a Total Loss

[@WhiskeyOnFire]

You could go for the "no-water-deck" like Brent is doing in Sho'nuff. Have no water through the gasket, and run the water to the head externally. Would not be too bad considering you are already running an electric water pump

[@somethingsomeonesaid6455]

Steve morris's new high hp LS billet head and block does the same thing. (3000+hp)(I think the hp might be more like 2500)(nope! Its 3500!)

[@bullhead360]

This comment deserves more likes

[@mytmousemalibu]

At this point in the road, stock block is living dangerously. Go dry block and just live with it as a full race setup. Less weight & complexity.

[@bullhead360]

@@mytmousemalibu I could see using a stock block if he did drag and drive or put more street miles on it, but he doesn’t, and the new engine will eventually see its demise.

[@userpike]

@@bullhead360 I liked your comment first

[@Doggo_Bork]

That motor gave you the MR2 record. While we wish it had more runs on it I think it paid its dues. Looking forward to the rebuild

[@chrispudd1815]

Totally. A bigger better build to come. He always knew it was coming. Now a billet engine to come and that will be exciting. Cleetus has gone through the same and now has better.

[@chrispudd1815]

After watching this. I say put an LS in the back and rip it lol He needs to be the first. In the US LS motors are cheap compared to Australia

[@reaperasylum]

Now they can clean it up and add some braces and glass then make it a table, nostalgia reasons lol.

[@simon199731]

cant be mad at this baby after making that much hp

[@d1specdrifter]

​@@chrispudd1815 ls would make it slower.😅😅

[@justicenedela8526]

Good job Rodney, you stayed strong while the others let go. You didn’t let go..and that says a lot about how determined you are. Keep it up ❤️❤️ RIP Roderick, Rodger, and Rodrigo.

[@kylenoell8477]

I laughed way to hard at this.

[@joshuasalvage4717]

@@kylenoell8477 me too man, me too. I read some serious stuff up top which made a bunch of sense then I read this guy's stuff and I geeked out haha

[@rodneyj.9495]

I know, gotta keep the car running... I ain't ready to send myself to God yet...

[@Sshakez]

Nah, Rodrigo went to mexico, he felt they did not have his back.

[@adambetterley3808]

Every time I see a boostedboiz video it makes my day. Love you Kyle, and the whole bb fam. Best wishes to the rod with PTSD, I can't imagine how it's feeling

[@Pittsburgh-412]

You do this for us man. We all appreciate and love what you guys do. Keep your heads high and we'll get through this 💪

[@AngryBengry]

We appreciate you pushing the limits man. You don't become the fastest and quickest MR2 on the planet without blowing some sh*t up. When in doubt just remember that you are the leader man! everyone is just following you! There is no blueprint

[@robertcloe2140]

Well said! I agree.

[@MotorSwapDan]

100%

[@AlaskaSkidood]

Hang in there piston/rod #1! Enjoy retirement! Thanks for sharing this tough and rewarding adventure with us all Kyle. Keep up the good work!

[@MrMikeT89]

Same old story: race it, break it, fix it, repeat. Pumped to see the MR2 built back stronger and faster!

[@karlslechta2222]

There there Mr Piston Rod, you lived a full stroke life. We know you were under a lot of pressure, but you boosed your way to the end, rolled through the carnage, and came out straight. We are proud!!!!!

[@timocallaghan4408]

Apart from the damage, i'm impressed by how good everything looks inside after so many passes and dyno runs over 1000hp. kudos to the engine builder. Looking at the water that poured out of the manifold, surely it's a leaking air to water intercooler as it clearly wasn't coolant and the gasket looked good

[@benc.1197]

You'll bounce back! You and Wyatt are one hell of a team.

[@macbook802]

What about the girl and the dog

[@asian_makanic1805]

@@macbook802 no they don’t count

[@manbearpig710]

Good thing he makes like 20k+ a month

[@Johnnyouknow]

Truth

[@Boostedlifestyle]

I feel this. It's why I get nervous building an expensive engine. You could break one piece and the whole thing is gone

[@dtc2044]

EH! that's why you use junkyard parts... budget 3 tipple turbo to the moon man 🤣 just have spares

[@nameless5846]

@@dtc2044 ain’t making 1600 on stock shit lol

[@mikesmith2233]

@@nameless5846 depends on what you mean by stock

[@Mochilazz]

Thank god for KZbin

[@thedude7726]

Go back to your igloo made out of maple syrup and beaver fur

[@adamwick8283]

Kyle you should inspect your water to air intercooler. I remember when you first installed it and was running the car you had water leaking from the clamps and you guys decided to run it. Might be worth checking to make sure it isn't leaking or possibly gotten worse over time

[@E-Z_Gaming]

Yep I just commented a similar thing. It’s pretty unlikely to put coolant in the cylinders while on boost. But very likely to come in from the intake

[@bullhead360]

Agreed, if you had enough water coming in, that would increase cylinder pressure and lift the head as well.

[@austinh1028]

Headgasket seemed to prove the water jacket on at least #2 Theoretically possible the intercooler was dripping in somewhere, so definitely worth at least air-pressure testing it

[@cmattdabrat]

I agree. Certainly wouldn't hurt to put some anti-freeze in the system next time around to know for sure. Then it would be more obvious where the water came from, but I'm betting it was more than likely the water to air letting go.

[@bullhead360]

@@austinh1028 that’s my point, water from the intercooler would lift the head and the head gasket would show the same symptoms of a lifted headgasket either way.

[@bizzykidd2608]

i love that response to your situation "i dont even know why we are doing this shit" beacuse man you take pride in it and its what you love keep it up i was so ready to see u guys throw that thing back together quick hopefully parts come quick

[@accordinglyryan]

Honestly I'm surprised that engine lasted at such a high power level for as long as it did. Pretty amazing both on Honda and JBR's part

[@EZ-D-FIANT]

It didn't, he litterely turned it up and blew it up, it lived at 1100 for a while not 14.....

[@Addison0526]

@@EZ-D-FIANT ahhh so 1100 hp 4 cylinder is low now

[@EZ-D-FIANT]

@@Addison0526 that's not what I said! I said what I meant and mean what I say, stop trying to act clever it clearly doesn't suit you.... Plenty of k24 bottom ends living at 11, where have you stuck your head...

[@Toxic88088]

@@EZ-D-FIANT show us your multiple 1100WHP 4 cyls cars that you race and set records in🤭. Oh wait!

[@EZ-D-FIANT]

@@Toxic88088 are you broken?

[@petergenovesio8259]

It wasn't a loss, you set a record with it

[@rezi420]

Yeah he technically set 3 world records on that engine

[@d1specdrifter]

​@@rezi420 actually 2 records. he broke the old record.then beat his own record.

[@freedomfox8183]

I know it sucks man I just lost a fully built Texas speed 427 heads to crank...Thank God you got a helluva team with Wyatt and the best fanbase on KZbin .. you'll be back better and faster than ever.. 💪💪 Let's go 7.5s or bust...

[@Vndcatr]

Damn, that sounds depressing as fuck. I been there though , lost a built block due to machine work. What happened to the ls7?

[@freedomfox8183]

@@Vndcatr wastegate send all the boost instantly from both turbos for some reason computer didn't have the safeties kicking in time because I did have a boost cut set pretty much ruined me for the year for racing I'm just putting together a rods and piston 5.3 now because nothing was salvageable except possibly the crank but most likely not even that ... If you've ever seen what happened to Kyle's friend Jamie from PFI when his block split in half it was a very similar issue and outcome and I don't have any sponsors and I definitely don't have KZbin money but I'll still be able to have fun I just won't be racing in the same class as I thought

[@Vndcatr]

@@freedomfox8183 damn.. I did see that video and felt utterly disgusted for Jamie. That’s such an unfortunate way to lose a block , Hopefully that 5.3 last you a while then ! .

[@ebkbk9902]

​@@Vndcatr if im correct most of texas speeds 427's are stroked & sleeved 5.3s

[@zethloveless7238]

@@ebkbk9902 yes

[@jameslacey858]

You could install a coolant pressure sensor along with the temp sensor, just another safe guard to have in the system. You will upgrade from this bump in the 1320 😉

[@kylesuhonen]

I'm crying for you guys! Love the channel

[@kylesuhonen]

These lads know that! When it goes bang it happens fast!

[@jameslacey858]

@@kylesuhonen How fast can an ECU react to sensor input......isn't that the answer to the question? Waste gate dump, remove ignition timing,even kill ignition can be programmed in for safety purposes, just like you do with oil pressure. By the time the light comes on and you turn the switch to shut it off compared to ECU programming, which one would you rely on to save some money 💰

[@HotDogBunN2YG]

its a 1600 hp crank, sleeved, stock block. it doesnt matter what sensors or bs mods you add the thing was bound to blow and it will be bound to blow everytime another stock block is put into this. if hes committed to stock block then hes gonna just have to keep multiple sleeved block on standby cuz theyre not gonna last forever otherwise billet block is the best option.

[@RCS2DIE4]

Chin up RODney. I know loosing 1 family member is hard but loosing 3 siblings at the same time must be crazy. I just want to let you know I’m here for you man ! If you need ANYTHING, just let me know. RIP to the other 3 RODney’s. Your time here was amazing, You accomplished so much in such a sort period of time. Non of us will ever forget you. ✌🏻

[@brandonbritt99]

love the content crazy how far you've come from the OG days love to see the same tenacity and motivation as you always strive to keep moving forward I can't wait to see the next 7 you and wyatt both are such amazing people and every time something breaks ;( .. you bounce back harder ..cant wait to see how hard you bounce back have a good one guys

[@thetechexperience7224]

I agree with everything you said 💯.. Learn, improvise and improve!! Still a record holder at the end of the day!! Racing is a hobby, a passion and shouldn't be discouraged by failure. Keep up the great work!!

[@ethantalbot1102]

Sorry to hear Kyle, also send my best wishes to mr piston and keep a good eye on him as I know he is thinking about scrapping himself after what his gone through ❤️

[@kzarnold3678]

Yeah I think old Rodney should be sleeping inside the next couple of night. Take his shoe laces, no sharp object. Hide the pills, put a lock on the lid of the bins. Don't let him play by the pool alone. Omg someone call make sure he ok

[@cacu1013]

Well if you remember , the blow off valve used to spit hella water out… so it could have been the water to air…

[@Nebbia_affaraccimiei]

they had water out of a boost clamp too while on dyno.. never really explained what was the deal with that.

[@h2omechanic]

I don't see an ARP stud stretching unless it was an older set used over 6+ times. I'm on my 3rd J series so I feel your pain.

[@masongoad1142]

Makes sense that water could have gotten in there. Not sure how warmed up the engine was or what steps were taken to make sure everything was warmed up properly when the pass was made. but if the head and gaskets aren’t thermally expanded enough to working conditions, than when the shift was made, the pressure the engine was making relieved itself and thus allowed the water to pass through the small gap in the gasket where it was already worn in. Hope to see you back at it soon I love the build guys!

[@TheSleepyMechanic0524]

Just windowed my H22 yesterday. Know you guys feel. Y'all will bounce back, big love from the 203❤️

[@jamesmcivor340]

Not the H 🙁

[@TheSleepyMechanic0524]

@@jamesmcivor340 yeah bro.. the ol prelude is down until I find another one 😞

[@nicholasspeke3808]

Worth checking the log for boost pressure? After what happened with Jamie and his E-gate its worth a look?

[@ChrisBeevor0511]

He’d have done all that already because JBR would of wanted to know. Jamie eff’d his own engine as the boost cut wasn’t set.

[@fondfarewell2]

That's probably the first thing he did.

[@Ontheregz]

That would have been the very first thing he checked. FuelTech has his e-gate fucking dialed with all the proper safeties, something else caused hydrolock.

[@MJTAUTOMOTIVE]

@@ChrisBeevor0511 Jamie does not run a E gate anymore. He went through several of them, and has gone back to a conventional style gate.

[@ChrisBeevor0511]

@@MJTAUTOMOTIVE yup and original post was referring to when he did run an e-gate and the block split in half.

[@eliasbergstrom5300]

Time for a closed deck billet block. Because yes, a closed deck wouldn’t have the same issue. There’s no water crossing through water jackets between the block and head in a closed deck setup. The water travels through external hoses from block to head in those setups meaning no head gasket failure would ever lead to a hydro lock.

[@2JZ.S30]

I wouldn't go dry deck, that too much race car lol... Wet deck and external pass through to head if possible on the K-series. This is why you need a Coolant pressure sensor, Bosch PST-F1 is a nice option.

[@1fat66]

Dude, you do it for the love of speed, and love comes hand in hand with pain and suffering, so stay strong and do it all over again!

[@infidel24]

Do what works for you. You're the builder, the owner, the driver and mechanic. I can't believe how much damage was in there. The most important thing, it didn't happen at 180 mph and put you in the wall. You're healthy and you'll have her back up before you know it.

[@gilbertohernandez3889]

Yes it's expensive but to be the first one to achieve what you have it's amazing . Just think of how many you have inspired to push the limits you my friend are a legend already all my respect to the entire team. keep pushing your self and there will be no limit Ps I have a shelve for the piston and rod to grace for ever

[@bighomieJ5X]

It's all good Kyle, you'll come back hella strong , meanwhile I'm gonna buy a few shirts to help 💯👌🏾

[@topperharley208]

Hello, I'm really sorry for what happened to you. I have been following you for 2 years from France because in my country there is not much or no engine preparation like yours in your country. I sincerely hope all goes well for you in the future. God bless you. Sorry for my english i'm french.

[@ericmarkovic4984]

Sometimes you have to go down before you can come back to the top-- my heartfelt advice for the rod.

[@spyder-cq2by]

Such a tough break you will build the mr2 back and it will be even faster.

[@jonathanstaley9522]

Oh Man she really gave in Hard! :-( I wonder if fuelTech could monitor coolant pressure that Lights a red light or something to indicate a head gasket lift/Leak? Otherwise you're going to have to check after every few passes, especially at 1600hp to the crank. P.S Mr 4th Rod you were the Greatest! :P

[@chubbysumo2230]

About time to go solid block and methanol, shut down at the end of the strip, and no cooling system.

[@ChrisBeevor0511]

Coolant pressure fluctuates too much to use it as a point of reference for failure warning

[@jonathanstaley9522]

@@ChrisBeevor0511 Good point :-)

[@kyronfagan]

Coolant pressure doesnt really fluctuate much steady increase/decrease, well not in my car.. i lifted my head, pressure spiked to 60psi.. and it pushed a little water, its usually stable in the low 20psi, but easiest way to monitor that is check how much fluid gets push into your overflow after each pass..

[@ericschumacher5189]

It wouldn’t be that hard to dry deck the head and run an external cooling system to it, then the standard block could be filled, allowing for a copper head gasket w/fire-rings. That would get Kyle most of the advantages of a billet block at about 1/20th the cost.

[@pugapaulo5351]

Keep on grinding buddy . 💪

[@svr27rr87]

Ur dam right kyle..& it's the smartest move to hold off on the billet block & learn more about ur setup to work out all the problem's before u put in a all out block.

[@Tainewearing]

Good point about the block too man. I was saying billet and would love to see it, even i was listening to the car and i said it didn't sound right before you took off and as soon as you left in 1st sounded like it was gonna go and she did :( , heads up, rebuild and keep killing these mr2 records !

[@TheBCninja]

Could it have been a stuck injector that hydro-locked the cylinder?

[@TheBCninja]

@@tyrellwashington747 what's the different characteristics? I made the comment before I saw at the very end of the video they were looking at some slight damage to the gasket.

[@trippydrifter4674]

Do go full methanol whenever you do a billet block to help keep those temps low. Feed a small bit through the turbo to keep the intake temps super low if its safe enough

[@Matty.Hill_87]

Jbr built an absolute beast, it's amazing how much punishment that thing took

[@glenclifton4563]

You are right. Can you imagine a ,200 hp Honda motor having 1600 at the crank. That's crazy!!

[@Matty.Hill_87]

@@glenclifton4563 it's crazy ain't it

[@phorkit5717]

You NEED to mount that piston/rod on the wall with a plaque, then have it turned into a T-Shirt. That would be AWESOME Kyle! That said, it happens and you just gotta keep going. Next build you can make a little better somehow, there's ALWAYS room for improvement. Billet block exploding like that would have been.... very depressing. This is why people run billet blocks with no water, it doesn't take much to grenade an engine and at the power levels you're pushing it's a surprise on just how long these engines hold together! Love the content ! Keep up the awesome work Kyle and Wyatt!

[@chevypu35]

the sad music is for sure needed. looks like carnage. going fast costs money . you guys are on the fine line of how fast you go depends on how much you spend keep up the fight

[@jamiereid8199]

Time to leave the mr2 in the back burner for a while and give the hatch some love as that car deserves it.

[@inteloutsidepentium8801]

nah man he should get back to the minivan

[@Ricky-nq7lu]

Steve Morris should make billet block K series sound like a wet dream to me, But would be awesome to see as the market is clearly there for it.

[@zethloveless7238]

Why would a guy who knows nothing about Honda motors make blocks for them ? I don’t see a shortage on blocks and considering they really aren’t that expensive. He just doesn’t want to drop 1 build worth of money into a single part at this moment. 5-7k for a block

[@Ricky-nq7lu]

@@zethloveless7238 Sometime you just need to give the old guy's a push to help them see new markets. Plus with his skill who cares which block it is as I'm sure him & his team could build any block you wish at this point. Plus I would just like to see what Steve could put forward.

[@repoman28d]

Haha this “engine severed us well” had me laughing. I’m guessing a typo but I think it works either way

[@SirVic42]

It certainly was "severed"!

[@toddolivari9187]

Lol saw that too

[@michaelfiggins4551]

I totally feel your pain. I too chucked a rod on an expensive built motor last week. Turbo Tuff I beam checked out.

[@jakenelson8338]

one of your videos you said "until this thing hucks a rod were probably not gonna do a billet block" and all i could think was hes foreshadowing something bad rn when you said that. Also probably a very smart decision to hold off on the billet block.

[@anonymousalien5295]

So how about the prelude becoming the fastest again while the mr2 and nsx hold their record

[@emmanuelgomez6759]

Time for a complete built motor 😮‍💨

[@freedomfox8183]

It pretty much was except for a billet block

[@SH4DOWxWARRIOR]

First

[@jjkman88]

should make an epoxy table filled with all the carnage as a good memory of the huge accomplishment you made running the first 7 second pass in a mr2 with a Honda platform. seriously awesome! what better way to never forget what you made happen in such a short time.

[@austinh1028]

definitely see where the water jacket bled in on #2.. #4 could have just been starting to. hard thing to avoid without pulling the head off, without any other reason to at the time Clean and cool bearings with trashed rods. surely how it went, like you said

[@maibemiles3904]

Agree with you 100% holding off on the billet block.... I would however suggest maybe working on a back up engine as well, so for the next big break you can not lose time or feel the need to cut a corner somewhere because of time restraints. Not that you do! It’s just nice being able to take your time and having two engines can really help that situation out a lot imho. Sad to see her go like that, but that’s racing! 🤷‍♂️

[@eros20V]

Build a stock block and use the survivor rod and piston. Cement the block and go without coolant . Cheers from Greece.

[@alexseng818]

“ this rod has ptsd from watching his friends get slaughtered “ that line set me off😭

[@hproctor6]

Been here since the old wago snow drifting videos and boosting geo metros, and i can’t wait to be here for when that mr2 finally does go full race car and needs to be towed to and from lanes. Keep on keeping on bro

[@Daniel-vh9lg]

I'd definitely get that new block O-Ringed. You can do it yourself with a kit or get it professionally done on a Mill. Being that it happened on shift transition from high to low rpm it definitely lifted the head. At high rpm/High boost it'll actually pressurize the cooling system when it lift's, then when shifting that pressurized water has to go somewhere and returns between the gasket and block into the cylinder. At high rpm/High boost it'll actually push the water out between the head and block and blow all over the engine bay. Water intrusion back into cylinder usually occurs at low RPM/low boost after a high boost occurrence. I'm working on a simple strain gauge system that attaches between the head and block that can measure head lift very accurately. I'd like to get with Holley so they can provide an additional CAN port for the interface. It's very cheap and about the thickness and size of a postage stamp, just a handful of Electronic components and some code. So far it has worked very well after you filter out all the engine harmonics, you'll be surprised how much lift there is during normal mild boost operation. It can also be used for rod stretch, bolt stretch,etc using RFID and some clever programming for the internal's.

[@MissionRestomod]

Good on the marketplace seller for doing the right thing with the rods and crank. Can wait to see it back together and on another record pass.

[@jj801slc3]

Good Shit Kyle and Wyatt. Hard work always pays off at the end. Keep up the hard work and everything else will fall into place.

[@macattack1392]

Would love 1 of those broken pistons. Would use it every day as a paper weight on my toolbox at work. Beest of luck with the new adventures. Time to spend time on the other builds.

[@nvygw171]

Bro please grinding. I know you said you don’t know what you do this for” but I hope you understand the happiness you all are bringing to sooooo many people. We can’t do what your doing so this is it for us.

[@richardt9950]

This makes me so sad boiz. Speedy recovery guys, and thank you for all the great content you always provide.

[@kbaifa]

Fuck it Colorado proud and you’re lucky to have the hatch and whatever else you’re working on so don’t worry man and quit being so hard on yourself. Very proud and so is everyone else. Don’t listen to the noise you’re killing it boiz

[@motivatedbydesigns]

It has been fun watching the build it definitely sucks that it let go you should auction off the last piston and rod that made it ..... Provided you don't want it.

[@Mrx1080]

With billet blocks, you can have 2 separate water jackets so water isn't flowing between the block and head except through an external hose. Also if the blocks ever get windowed, they can be welded closed, unlike a cast block. Definitely something to consider before going no water jacket.

[@Andrew-vd2ko]

I would personally save the Good piston & rod in display with date & details. Could be a backup for when you need only 1 rod etc... Don't loose faith you will make the 6 sec club with a 4 cylinder setup.

[@Franks_Garage]

That wasnt just his buddys they were FAMILY, heart goes out to you surviving rod

[@Wangan280z]

You have to eliminate water thru the gasket after this failure period. However route you go, dry block or external cooling lines to the head, something must be done to evolve the next engine, and check the intercooler.

[@mr.bitsbyte4664]

Dear Rodrick, I know your past was hard. But you, you're harder. You persevered where others failed, and through it, you were the only one who managed to keep yourself in one piece. Your comrades served beside you through thick and thin, but though they may be gone now, they left an impression on you. The pressures you bore were great, but you did it. You're done now. So rest easy, Rodrick.

[@bjornjochems]

It's amazing to see what you're doing. Yes it sucks that you blew the engine, but you're doing amazing things with a 4 cylinder. I'm proud of what you're achieving and that you're showing to the people. Can't wait to see you rip with the new block mid 7's

[@tannerkennedy7808]

Going to skip my whole life story and give you the tldr. Something happened to me when I was younger and I never told a soul, until I fell in love. Now that love is over, but I'm still going above and beyond for this person. Because of everything that has happened I came to realize that I don't know who I am, and it's weighting down on me in worst way. Reason I say all this is because I too ask my self every day why I am doing certain things. And Kyle I just wanted to offer my own positive perspective on your situation. I just want you to know that not only are you setting world records, but you are traveling on uncharted territories. It may not mean much coming from someone you don't know, but you have been my only escape for a long time now. I live out the only dream I've ever truly believed in, through watching your amazing content. I just want you to know that we are all so proud, and appreciative that you share your journey with us. When you get the new setup going, you will bounce back with this car even stronger. I belive you will trap even faster than 190. Knowing your obvious love for the sport, we all know you will go far above and beyond to reach a new level. We believe in you Best wishes from Tanner

[@4kays160]

Id be measuring the stretch in the surviving rod.. there is a chance the billet alloy rods are stretching on each pass increasing the compression, pro drag teams measure the stretch in between each pass and mix and match them to keep them even, but once they pass a certain length they are no longer use able, would be very interesting to compare the surviving rod length to the new ones..

[@TexasRacingChannel]

Looks like you can make a nice little coffee table out of the left over parts. Would be bad ass conversation piece for sure. Good luck on getting it back together with the new motor

[@ericsorg6335]

I was one that suggested the bullet block off the rip. That being said you are right that catastrophic failure would have happened anyways. As for the PTSD rod and piston my house is open for discussion of your problems 🤘

[@torquemotorsports9902]

Lmfao at the rod having ptsd I laughed out loud during my lunch and looked like an idiot! Thanks Kyle!

[@Jizden_Mipanz]

She had a good run!!!! Don't give up. You rock at what you do and sometimes this shit happens. Racing ain't cheap or easy...but it sure is fun!!!!

[@scottwaterfield9796]

i wouldnt billet block it but i would certainly dry deck it now. thoughts and prayers for the leftover rod and piston.

[@stage3muppet]

Head lifted hydro locked and busy the rod bolt I guess ?

[@johnbujalski8602]

Kyle going to a setup that you are no longer passing water through the head mating surface would solve the issue. Someone posted here about sho nuff going the same route would keep water from getting in which is the route to go. You are pushing way to much air to have water passing through the heads. Just isolate the head and block and you will save more rods and pistons from having PTSD

[@Dankenstien0445]

I completely agree with Kyle it's not worth the price when you are already fastest in the world and still have quite a bit left on the table with the cheaper set up that was in it and alot to learn and should know before doing it on an expensive block and probly not go much faster then now.

[@southerngearz]

Poor little fella needs to be a trophy now for that record pass

[@msgofast]

20psi water pressure not going into a bore when turbo is pushing 50 psi in the cylinder, hg goes boost pushes water out radiator very quick, blow hoses off, the rpm bouncing on launch control / 2 step breaks rods!

[@travis427svt]

Let's see that intercooler inspection. Very interested to see what that looks like.

[@ToModorNottoMod]

"Rodney" has PTSD 🤣🤣🤣🤣 That was pretty funny Kyle.

[@gavinabcdefghi]

Cant be the only one inspired by kyles work ethic it blows up and right away hes back at it. Cant wait to see the new set up 💪🏻

[@Uhhmazing123]

I think it's time to go for the best of the best parts. You have the MR2 record time to push it. Keep it for ever love your videos keep on pushing.

[@N8-909]

What about getting another OE block and upgrading the sleeves and do a half filled concrete block...then don't run any water in it and try and see if your a fan of having no coolant system...you could always fill the block the rest of the way or still run water in it with a half fill..or reach out to TKM performance and see if they could do top fuel hoops in the head and block..you could still have jvr do the rest of the machining...just a thought..because you never hear of anyone having head gasket issues thats had that service done..

[@johanwoest8934]

Sad, but wish you the best in getting it going ASAP

[@janmyburgh5168]

100% main man! good things happen in time :D Be the best you can be. Can't wait to see the replacement block. We race because it is FUN!!!!! Because you can express yourself in the projects you create! Don't be be feelin down bro. You will get the MR2 back in action in no time. All the best.

[@Patricks_Projects]

Run billett block, but dry deck it. Weld up the head waterpassages, then run a solid coppergasket with fire rings. run cooling in and out of the block, and in and out of the head.

[@antonycolless8595]

Mate you do it because you love it and for all whom watching! Awesome

[@Redeyehomeboy]

I’m glad you can still have a laugh about it, you had me going with the ptsd comment on the surviving rod

[@lucapistellato3498]

I mean, it would be a great occasion to come up with a "why do we do this to ourselves" t-shirt... you know, helping to buy that billet block 😂

[@esvs9395]

Build another stock block and get your chassis on point. Dial in the chassis at lower boost and plan for the billet. You got this Kyle. Do you brother

[@Armgoth]

It's still crazy how strong that block is :D Totally understand going with a regular block as there is still quite a bit of time to won in other setting besides the engine... Which was solid as hell. RIP

[@tylertravels5021]

“Poor rod witnessed his friends get slaughtered so now he has ptsd and will never perform the same after that traumatic experience” Shit had me rollin 😂🤣😭

[@jasonaldenhaley1]

Kyle, one thing I've noticed over the years of watchin'...YOU'RE ALL IN!!! MR2 world record? ✅ Blown motor? (valve 'tick'-0...Jamie's 80psi, ½ motor-10; this is a solid 9)✅