So Kordenbrock scored a podium finish and he and his red barn-stormer lived happily ever after...right? Not so much. "I headed down to another local track and the hot, hot heat in August helped the motor take another crap, due partially to windage in the oil pan which created air pockets in the oil lines, thus creating a knocking sound. After tearing the motor apart, I found, to my surprise, no spun rods; but two were discolored to the 'nth' degree. So, new rods and pistons were installed. This time around, I went with a 9:1 compression ratio. I later ran an 11.98 at 119 mph on 16 psi, then noticed that the clutch was acting up again. I pulled the trans and sure enough, it was eaten alive. I am in the process of getting a sponsorship from Competition Clutch and one of their twin-disc race set-ups that are totally re-buildable and reasonable in price."
Brett and his brother are still in school, and like many enthusiasts before them, are taking a serious tack with their hobby by opening Kordenbrock Motorsports (KMS). The brothers Kordenbrock are making their own manifolds, IC piping, traction bars, downpipes, dumptubes, etc in the tri-state area.
With the struggles overcome with this '93 hatch, they have the all-important experience base covered in spades and with a little good luck, and they are certainly due for some, happily ever after may be just around the corner.