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Discussion in 'Turbocharged, Supercharged or Nitrous !' started by badger5, Feb 3, 2006.

  1. badger5

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    whoah! that must have gone with a pop :lol:
     
  3. stephcasscar Paid Member Paid Member

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    I hope thats not yours [:s]
     
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    i don't know much about engines, but i'm sure i can see pistons and i'm pretty sure they shouldn't be visible?! :lol:

    who's is it?!
     
  5. Firas New Member

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    Thats on a dyno isn't it?
     
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    geezer on the vortex. Was apparently running just over 1000hp at 10,000rpm+ before it went bang :o
     
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    Impressive.

    Rods look strong, at least. :lol:
     
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    Isn't going for 1000bhp on a 4-cylinder engine just greedy? :p
     
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    very impressed with those rods!! :) if they can stick that they can stick anything :)
     
  11. stephcasscar Paid Member Paid Member

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    16VT

    Ho Ho Ho ;)

    :clap:
     
  12. stephcasscar Paid Member Paid Member

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    I will be finding out what pistons and rods that guy is using, roll on august when I get my bonus.

    is that a dry sump system as well ?
     
  13. badger5

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    I thought the same...
    slipper pistons too.
     
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    Thats a serious flywheel....

    It takes some doing to split a block in two...

    There must have been a casting imperfection, it doesn't take much to cause a full failure when the block is put under stress.
     
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    Jeeeeesus!
     
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    oh my god [8(]
     
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    that's a serious ad for whatever those rods are!
     
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    and then they start debating drivetrain losses.....again :lol: :lol:
     
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    Anyone find out what rods these were??


    Look like Carrillos.
     

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