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Old 12-11-2013, 07:22 PM
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Damn.

My insecurities are showing.

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Originally Posted by 18psi
No matter how many times you ask this, the answer will remain the same.
5 speed past 250hp its only a matter of time.
TORQUE BREAKS TRANSMISSIONS ************ AHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!

220-250 FTLBS (dynojet) seems to be where they're breaking consistently. This said by the guy with ~280 djRWHP and a 5 speed who's planning to put 350 djRWHP through it.
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Old 12-13-2013, 12:10 PM
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yeah that's what I meant. who cares
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Guise i heard that power breaks transmissions.
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Old 12-13-2013, 12:14 PM
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guyths I herd power is torquextime and fgts like to make a big deal out of it in a completely pointless and useless thradz guyths
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Old 12-13-2013, 12:16 PM
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Some newb might actually use the search function and read the couple posts that look like they have actual info in this thread, get bad info, then spread that bad info like the gospel.
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It's ok. He'll probably be a ClubRoadster member. Nothing will change.
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Old 12-13-2013, 02:13 PM
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Oh man, that's exactly what this thread needed: Leafy shitting it up.
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Hey guys quick question. Can I bolt a 1.6 head to a VVT block? Does the MSM have shot peened pistons? Thanks TTLR
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it has shot peened muffler bearings and forged headlights
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I'm gonna shoot my peen, everyone stand back!
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propped for making me burst out in laughter IRL

Everyone around me must think these reports are hilarious
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If I use the VVT head will turbo hit block or turbo no hit block?
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Originally Posted by jacob300zx
If I use the VVT head will turbo hit block or turbo no hit block?
Depends on how you are controlling the VVT. Too much advance too quickly and BOOM! I recommend one of these:



Should give you plenty of VVT control
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Thanks, thats the VVT controller I was looking for.
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Originally Posted by concealer404
I'm gonna shoot my peen, everyone stand back!
I lol'd irl.
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