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Chris H
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Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 1:48 am

http://forums.probetalk.com/showthread.php?t=1701176545

vid as well
Dan
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Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 2:05 am

10/10 for effort.makes my mums effort look crap lol, made a right mess of it, what do you recon happened? my bets oil startvation.
Chris H
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Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 2:09 am

nah, highs revs and 20+psi boost on a completely stock engine, fatigue. Rod bolt stretch may have been the initial cause.

50 strip runs and 34 dyno pulls, it done well to last. 500rwhp
Dan
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Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 2:14 am

oh! didnt realise it was a stock block! im suprised that it didnt actually smash the block to pieces! gotta love how the conrod is stuck inbetween the mainbearing cap and the block lol, and how he turned the ignition off when the smoke came in!
Chris H
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Posted: Fri Dec 16, 2005 2:21 am

he was sensible, its amazing how many don't and keep their foot on the floor!

it done well really.
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