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Started by PSI 23K · 13 Feb 2009 · 19 replies

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PSI 23KArchived member

13-02-09, 17:01 GMT+10#1

went to the drags last night came back home checked it the next day and theres oil everywhere where the catch can is it bad lol.

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NATH88Archived member

13-02-09, 17:11 GMT+10#2

start saving$$$

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PSI 23KArchived member

13-02-09, 17:15 GMT+10#3

Quote: Originally Posted by NATH88 start saving$$$ wat do you think it is

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NATH88Archived member

13-02-09, 17:39 GMT+10#4

pm u

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vlturbzt4Archived member

24-02-09, 00:26 GMT+10#5

probably due to excessive blow by. did u give it a thrash on the way there or back?

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5spdvlArchived member

24-02-09, 08:18 GMT+10#6

Could be worn rings, that can't cope with what you're asking of it.

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STONE RACINGArchived member

24-02-09, 13:26 GMT+10#7

probly a broken piston do a compression test if it is real low in 1 cylendar its time for a rebuild

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5spdvlArchived member

24-02-09, 13:34 GMT+10#8

Umm...low compression can also indicate bent or broken valves, or a blown head gasket.

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NSNPWRArchived member

24-02-09, 14:39 GMT+10#9

Just drain it and see how you go....is it blowing smoke? Running rough?Choofing like a steam train out the catch can? What times/mph did your run?

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PSI 23KArchived member

01-03-09, 18:23 GMT+10#10

went to the drags again and lost alot of oil about 2L so motor is coming out to see what the problem is also could someone tell me what is the biggest size wheels and tyres i can put on as in slicks Quote: Originally Posted by NSNPWR Just drain it and see how you go....is it blowing smoke? Running rough?Choofing like a steam train out the catch can? What times/mph did your run? 13.7/ 105mph off the gas before 1000ft hope to run mid 11

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PSI 23KArchived member

21-03-09, 19:31 GMT+10#11

Found out today i've got a cracked piston

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vldoserArchived member

22-03-09, 10:55 GMT+10#12

thats no good how did u find that out?

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PSI 23KArchived member

22-03-09, 11:44 GMT+10#13

Quote: Originally Posted by vldoser thats no good how did u find that out? Striped the motor down, also found what was meant to be there wasn't

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lil_timmyArchived member

22-03-09, 14:02 GMT+10#14

Quote: Originally Posted by PSI 23K Striped the motor down, also found what was meant to be there wasn't what was that? and did it still have the rigoli tune on it or did race solutions do one?

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PSI 23KArchived member

22-03-09, 15:21 GMT+10#15

Quote: Originally Posted by lil_timmy what was that? and did it still have the rigoli tune on it or did race solutions do one? Race solutions tune, do i know you

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lil_timmyArchived member

22-03-09, 15:26 GMT+10#16

nah i know steve - the guy you got it off

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PSI 23KArchived member

22-03-09, 15:33 GMT+10#17

Quote: Originally Posted by lil_timmy nah i know steve - the guy you got it off i though it had forged bottom end so we pushed it made 436hp on 18psi now i wish i left it alone

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NATH88Archived member

22-03-09, 15:48 GMT+10#18

bad luck mate

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NSNPWRArchived member

23-03-09, 13:50 GMT+10#19

F v c k there are some dodgey pricks out there....karma will get the fool.....

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STONE RACINGArchived member

30-03-09, 13:16 GMT+10#20

unlucky mate soo many ppl say there gear is forged to sell it hoping it doesnt sh!t itself if u need an engine pm me

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