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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 07:22 PM
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Damn.

My insecurities are showing.

Better luck next time.
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 12:06 PM
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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 Dec 13, 2013 | 12:10 PM
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yeah that's what I meant. who cares
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 12:11 PM
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Guise i heard that power breaks transmissions.
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Old Dec 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 Dec 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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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 12:26 PM
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It's ok. He'll probably be a ClubRoadster member. Nothing will change.
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Old Dec 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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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 02:14 PM
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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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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 03:11 PM
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it has shot peened muffler bearings and forged headlights
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 03:20 PM
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I'm gonna shoot my peen, everyone stand back!
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 03:43 PM
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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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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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If I use the VVT head will turbo hit block or turbo no hit block?
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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 04:51 PM
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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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Old Dec 13, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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Thanks, thats the VVT controller I was looking for.
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I'm gonna shoot my peen, everyone stand back!
I lol'd irl.
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