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Official - Mods Before Blown Engine - Thread
Ok so this is a simple thread that will gather modification info from those who had their engine go on them for any reason. Please provide these at the time when engine was blown:
1) Miles
2) Engine failure type (apex, coolant seals, fire, etc.)
3) Most recent 3 mods
4) Anything you think might have contributed to failure
Of course this wont prove much but maybe there will be a trend that will lead certain mods to blown engines. Ill list my stats probably sometime this summer
1) Miles
2) Engine failure type (apex, coolant seals, fire, etc.)
3) Most recent 3 mods
4) Anything you think might have contributed to failure
Of course this wont prove much but maybe there will be a trend that will lead certain mods to blown engines. Ill list my stats probably sometime this summer
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1) Milage:
Chassis: 68,000
Engine: 20,000
Turbos: 20,000
2) Engine Failure Type:
Chipped rear apex seal.
3) Most recent 3 mods:
Tranny swap, midpipe, simplified sequential system.
4) Anything you think might have contributed to failure
Clogged fuel filter, some would say midpipe however I was not overboosting.
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Chassis: 68,000
Engine: 20,000
Turbos: 20,000
2) Engine Failure Type:
Chipped rear apex seal.
3) Most recent 3 mods:
Tranny swap, midpipe, simplified sequential system.
4) Anything you think might have contributed to failure
Clogged fuel filter, some would say midpipe however I was not overboosting.
~Kris
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
No need. too many variables. Keep it around 300 rwhp or so and boost in check and your motor will last many years. Don't overheat it and run 93 octane. done.
Its just something to think about thats all.
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Yes and mods are certainly variables I would think.
Originally Posted by driFDer
Its just something to think about thats all.
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Mileage: 60,000
Engine Failure: Apex Seals/Fire
Recent Mods: SUBWOOFER!!! besides that i don't remember, it was a while ago
Cause: The cause of the failure was due to the subwoofer itself, the amp wire came in contact with the UIM and caught fire, destroying my alarm, abs and other stuff in that area of the engine compartment. The engine itself failed because of the snow outside(coldweather) and the ground from the UIM was burnt away as well. I was told all these things contributed to the blown apex seal.
Engine Failure: Apex Seals/Fire
Recent Mods: SUBWOOFER!!! besides that i don't remember, it was a while ago
Cause: The cause of the failure was due to the subwoofer itself, the amp wire came in contact with the UIM and caught fire, destroying my alarm, abs and other stuff in that area of the engine compartment. The engine itself failed because of the snow outside(coldweather) and the ground from the UIM was burnt away as well. I was told all these things contributed to the blown apex seal.
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