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Old 12 September 2005, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by GEORDIE STI
luke c, im good thanks mate. im up newcastle now but come down your way every weekend to give gf a good seeing to . i'l pop in and see u this weekend if u fancy it ? pm me mate.



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WHOA!!!

Too much info bud!!! LOL!

Ill PM you later mate I dont recon im doing anything at the weekend...
Old 12 September 2005, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Bubba po
Well, mine's on 102,000 miles and doesn't look remotely in danger of going pop.

And you're on your second engine rebuild.
Mine did not 'Look' like it was going to go pop either but it did. All scoobs are different and there are so many factors to consider.

To immediately blame it on me was a tad unfair to say the least.

Just because your car is running ok does not mean that everyone elses will too.
Old 14 September 2005, 08:11 AM
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No 3 big end is usually the first to let go because No3 cylinder lives under the turbocharger and consequently it runs hotter that the other cylinders. This makes it more susceptible to detonation which is an engine killer. That cylinder would also be the first to seize under adverse conditions.

It really is very unwise to run an engine like this without a Knocklink at least.

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Old 14 September 2005, 11:03 AM
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how and where do you get the Octane rating of your fuel tested?
Old 14 September 2005, 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by gareth1
how and where do you get the Octane rating of your fuel tested?

I did not do it myself. The guys building my engine sent it off and had it tested
Old 14 September 2005, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by STi wanna Subaru
Ha ha... Scoobynet at it's best.. I see a 6 or 7 pager here.
OK, I'll make a helpful observation which may, OR MAY NOT apply to the originator of this thread.

It strikes me that a lot of people have modified what is basically a mass produced, bloody fast and almost unrivalled car in its class. No problems so far.

It also strikes me that some people have either a) done the job themselves b) done the job on the cheap or c) modded the engine and not considered any knock on consequences.

Performance modding your Scoob is not like adding an extra brick to that Lego racer you had as a kid.

I thank you, and look forward to the first person to bite.
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Originally Posted by EBRWRX
OK, I'll make a helpful observation which may, OR MAY NOT apply to the originator of this thread.

It strikes me that a lot of people have modified what is basically a mass produced, bloody fast and almost unrivalled car in its class. No problems so far.

It also strikes me that some people have either a) done the job themselves b) done the job on the cheap or c) modded the engine and not considered any knock on consequences.

Performance modding your Scoob is not like adding an extra brick to that Lego racer you had as a kid.

I thank you, and look forward to the first person to bite.


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Originally Posted by Luke C
True



not if your car lets go when its standard I.E when mine went.
Old 14 September 2005, 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by EBRWRX
...and not considered any knock on consequences.
...
lol, pun intended??
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