Valley Automotive Machine and Performance

As many of you know this photo is going around like wild fire. It’s crazy to see this carnage. But in honesty it is not just stupid but flat out dangerous.

Let’s dive into it. First off it was a stock block. In all fairness in may have been filled or 1/2” studs but as far as the block and caps, stock. Next is the captain obvious moment of aluminum rods. So I’m guessing they were definitely wanting to make all the jam with all the boost. Well I would say they succeeded. It would be fair to say the spent good money on rods and pistons. So why would I say it’s stupid? Well it’s a crazy amount of money and time to build this caliber of engine. I don’t understand this logic. All these nice parts a they were a aftermarket block away from reliability.
Now for the dangerous part. Where do you think all of those parts went when they left the chat? Ya, everywhere you don’t want them. It’s a miracle he didn’t do the Kendal Slide and end up in the rhubarb. Then there’s the cleanup. The take crew had to not only pick up this mess but also prep that lane back to racing standards. And that happened in about ten minutes right? Ya I don’t think so. It delayed the entire event.
So how can we do better? Well don’t over sell your engines resume. By the right parts the first time and it will save you and the ones you race with time and money in the long run.

Stay safe!

No truer words have ever been spoken!

flowers are overrated.. make a payment on her machine shop bill this valentines day