78 Miles

csx4910 · #1 (**permalink**) 06-21-2011, 09:56 PM

Spooky I agree Todd is a standup guy and he was the one that kept me from suing Roush through my issues. The csx is an inferior product in terms of build quality to the SPF (I have owned both and can honestly say I wish I would of kept my SPF or bought a Kirkham but now I cant afford to sell it). Unfortunately, even if they take care of it at least 5 out of the first 7 511's spent 7-10 months EACH (your included) with the motor out of car and shipped back to Roush. When we spend $40K+ on a motor, you would think that you wouldnt need to rebuild the engine top to bottom with under a 1000 miles on it.

I love my 511 when it runs correctly but I would love it more it the car ran correctly when I drive it.

STL Mark · #2 (**permalink**) 06-22-2011, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by csx4910

When we spend $40K+ on a motor, you would think that you wouldnt need to rebuild the engine top to bottom with under a 1000 miles on it.

Happened to me - three times with the same engine!

It has taken 3 years to finally sort out all of the problems from the initial build. Finally, just this past week I corrected the last "missed" detail from the original install. The beast runs like a scalded dog now - finally.

I feel for ya Tin-Man. I really, really do. I'd like to think that these vendors you are using are the best. Maybe they are. That would be great. But, the reality is that as I have learned - this is hot rodding. Be it crate engine or 70K drivetrain - brace yourself. This will not be the last time this funny looking little car will break your heart.

csx4910 · #3 (**permalink**) 06-22-2011, 12:15 AM

Amen to that!!

Car Nut · #4 (**permalink**) 06-23-2011, 12:43 PM

Wow.

Based upon your description(s) when we talked, I am very surprised at the simplicity of the problem, a loose screw in the distributor. And if that is all that it really is, I wouldn't be concerned with pump/thrust bearing issues. A good tune on the transmission controller should resolve the problems we talked about specific to the transmission before and after.

Anyway, it sounds as everyone is stepping up big time to make it right. That in itself should be very comforting. My hat is off to Voss and others.

You do realize I will have to test drive it when you get it back to Phoenix.

tin-man · #5 (**permalink**) 06-25-2011, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Car Nut

Wow.

Based upon your description(s) when we talked, I am very surprised at the simplicity of the problem, a loose screw in the distributor. And if that is all that it really is, I wouldn't be concerned with pump/thrust bearing issues. A good tune on the transmission controller should resolve the problems we talked about specific to the transmission before and after.

Anyway, it sounds as everyone is stepping up big time to make it right. That in itself should be very comforting. My hat is off to Voss and others.

You do realize I will have to test drive it when you get it back to Phoenix.

Car Nut, well I am guessing everyone in the AZ club will want to take a test drive and render an opinon, no issues really, well perhaps all 'cept DWRAT, I got good lookin' seats that I want to stay that way. Sorry DWRAT you have a bed rep for soling seats. tin-man

dave from mesa · #6 (**permalink**) 07-03-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by tin-man

Car Nut, well I am guessing everyone in the AZ club will want to take a test drive and render an opinon, tin-man

You got that right.

Here's wishing you well for a very happy X-mas. Hopefully all you will have to worry about your car is gas and tickets.