[Unholy707]

Was at first, 8lbs on an open bypass. Smoothboost sent a more powerful controller.

Watch it on an endoscope via Bluetooth, it's closing now.

Lot of movement there. That’s the one thing I like about the hellcats - electronic bypass controlled by the pcm. Smooth boost is still mechanical, it’s just controlled by throttle input. Doesn’t whipple have just the vaccum referenced mechanical bypass for the gen5? I would try that and see if you’re still having issues. I’d bet it has something to do with the smooth boost, it’s a pretty new product

 

[shademaker]

Well, for my build, seems like everything points to Pettys Garage really. I am asking myself how they could have really tuned the car with it throwing the codes it did when it was shipped out to me. Given that the freeze plug over that oil filler port is gone, and I am pretty sure it was missing at delivery date, I mean, how could they have tuned it?

Think about it. If the car had enough blow by to blow a plug I would think I would be seeing alot of burning oil and other issues from the car. I am not seeing that. So, what would have caused the plug to get blown out? I mean, I am thinking the tune will have to be worked on which I already paid for. They will not do anything unless I take the car back. That means, I send the car back, they just break it more.

 

[Unholy707]

Well, for my build, seems like everything points to Pettys Garage really. I am asking myself how they could have really tuned the car with it throwing the codes it did when it was shipped out to me. Given that the freeze plug over that oil filler port is gone, and I am pretty sure it was missing at delivery date, I mean, how could they have tuned it?

Think about it. If the car had enough blow by to blow a plug I would think I would be seeing alot of burning oil and other issues from the car. I am not seeing that. So, what would have caused the plug to get blown out? I mean, I am thinking the tune will have to be worked on which I already paid for. They will not do anything unless I take the car back. That means, I send the car back, they just break it more.

Pressurized crankcase

 

[shademaker]

Well, here is the oil filter report.

P76888-Filter.pdf

drive.google.com

P76888-Processing.pdf

drive.google.com

The metal I was seeing in the oil is confirmed. Aluminum shards as well and flakes.

 

[Unholy707]

Well, here is the oil filter report.

P76888-Filter.pdf

drive.google.com

P76888-Processing.pdf

drive.google.com

The metal I was seeing in the oil is confirmed. Aluminum shards as well and flakes.

They just let the piston skirts clearance themselves at the bottom of the cylinder bore 😂

 

[shademaker]

And they refuse to acknowledge the report.

 

[shademaker]

They are even saying I was the one that cut the filter open. THis is to much. THey are stealing from me. They even asked "I dont know why you keep calling." this morning. Yeap. Just told them I would continue to call as I gave them alot of money and they need to make right.

 

[Unholy707]

Moral of the story? Do your own work or don’t do it at all. That way if you destroy your car, you can’t be mad at anyone but yourself

 

[Unholy707]

You get the freeze plug from whipple yet? I bet the car runs fine once it’s installed. I would change the oil multiple time and see if it gets better

 

[2ndgen]

You get the freeze plug from whipple yet? I bet the car runs fine once it’s installed. I would change the oil multiple time and see if it gets better

I dunno. If you can't trust it was done right I wouldn't sleep well or dare drive it before tearing it apart and checking it all thoroughly. I'd rather be sure than risk it destroying itself.

 

[coanan]

New oil run it for 15 - 20 mins drain and inspect. Get a endo/boroscope up thru drain plug and have a look at piston bottoms

 

[shademaker]

Wondering what I paid all that money for.

 

[coanan]

Wondering what I paid all that money for.

To fund the shops pet projects.

The average Joe off the street is just cannon fodder, getting the tier 3 guys working on there cars.

Tier 3 guy breaks $hit, shop isn't gonna eat cost, they'll figure out how to screw customer into paying for it.

Every last one of these big names have screwed someone over.

Most customers will never show up on forums complaining, just eat the $hit and try to make it work or pay twice for someone else to fix it.

 

[SickToo]

Hookers n blow are expensive

 

[SickToo]

O I thought about that. Wanted to put in 8HP90

I have a couple guys that have tried that telling me it’s next to impossible to get the trans tune right if ya do. Is that why you changed yer mind?

 

[coanan]

I have a couple guys that have tried that telling me it’s next to impossible to get the trans tune right if ya do. Is that why you changed yer mind?

Thanks for info.

I'd go all the way if I did, a complete hellcat swap, just not worth it to me now having the Trackhawk in waiting.

I'll get this sorted as best I can then sell.

 

[shademaker]

You know, one day someone is going to come across this thread about me and what I have delt with using Pettys Garage and say "Oh, I get it now." .

 

[SickToo]

Thanks for info.

I'd go all the way if I did, a complete hellcat swap, just not worth it to me now having the Trackhawk in waiting.

I'll get this sorted as best I can then sell.

There was one of those jeeps running low 6’s at 115 last night. Sick

 

[Unholy707]

To fund the shops pet projects.

The average Joe off the street is just cannon fodder, getting the tier 3 guys working on there cars.

Tier 3 guy breaks $hit, shop isn't gonna eat cost, they'll figure out how to screw customer into paying for it.

Every last one of these big names have screwed someone over.

Most customers will never show up on forums complaining, just eat the $hit and try to make it work or pay twice for someone else to fix it.

💯💯💯💯

 

[shademaker]

I dont know, if you guys that have been reading this support my cause, send a email. Nasty, nice... doesnt matter. Would be nice to see the community send them a bunch of emails letting them know how shit this all is.

Stephen Moffitt <[email protected]>
Rob Celendano <[email protected]>
Chris Hussey <[email protected]>
Alex Stavrolakis <[email protected]>

They'll probably laugh at it. But really, if 10% of the people the read this thread sent a email to them stating how crappy it is to do this to someone ( assuming you believe me and the information I have posted ), it might get someone attention. I doubt it. But, its obvious they could care less about me, my car, or the money I spent. They probably think they are justified in doing this. I doubt they are even considering my point of view or perspective. Serious, shoot them all a email ... it might help me out. I know that the thumbs up on the yelp reviews seem to have helped that review remain active and towards the top.