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Lead Lap
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Illinois
What is wrong with this picture?
I got the motor apart yesterday and came to find out, I actually bent ALL 6 rods 
And some shattered piston skirts. Just more proof I was on a stock block/rods
Definitely making some power, but I do think I started to bend 1 or 2 prior to the latest setup. Eitherway, I now know why my mph kept staying the same with bigger and bigger turbo's
Hopefully next year I'll see 150mph + traps.
I'm starting the motor build over the next couple weeks. Some updates of what I'm doing
280 HKS cams (currently 264/272)
+1mm oversized valves
headwork
crower rods
arias pistons
SP tensioner
BL crank pulley
SP modded oil pump
and some other goodies.
Enjoy the pictures
Chris
And some shattered piston skirts. Just more proof I was on a stock block/rodsDefinitely making some power, but I do think I started to bend 1 or 2 prior to the latest setup. Eitherway, I now know why my mph kept staying the same with bigger and bigger turbo's
Hopefully next year I'll see 150mph + traps. I'm starting the motor build over the next couple weeks. Some updates of what I'm doing
280 HKS cams (currently 264/272)
+1mm oversized valves
headwork
crower rods
arias pistons
SP tensioner
BL crank pulley
SP modded oil pump
and some other goodies.
Enjoy the pictures
Chris
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**** Chris, way to go down in style though lol.
Can't wait to see the new setup in TX. I checked out my lex last night and the IC piping is nearly done, just need the downpipe and wastegate dump tube. Now i gotta find a reasonablly priced AEM setup
then we start her up.
Can't wait to see the new setup in TX. I checked out my lex last night and the IC piping is nearly done, just need the downpipe and wastegate dump tube. Now i gotta find a reasonablly priced AEM setup
then we start her up.
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Lead Lap
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 790
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From: Illinois
Idrewfelix, Someone has to set the bar 
why not set it high 
With my baby coming end of this year, I'm sure my mods with slow a bit
Richie, when I'm given a task, go above and beyond!
soarer213, thank you for the kind words, that means a great deal to me.
I will not let down CL next season!!
Chris
why not set it high With my baby coming end of this year, I'm sure my mods with slow a bit Richie, when I'm given a task, go above and beyond!
soarer213, thank you for the kind words, that means a great deal to me.
I will not let down CL next season!!
Chris
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Lead Lap
Joined: Jul 2002
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From: Illinois
Originally Posted by Kylestt
**** Chris, way to go down in style though lol.
Can't wait to see the new setup in TX. I checked out my lex last night and the IC piping is nearly done, just need the downpipe and wastegate dump tube. Now i gotta find a reasonablly priced AEM setup then we start her up.
Can't wait to see the new setup in TX. I checked out my lex last night and the IC piping is nearly done, just need the downpipe and wastegate dump tube. Now i gotta find a reasonablly priced AEM setup
then we start her up.IM me when you get closer to firing her up, maybe we can play with a few maps I have to just get it going.
Zombie Slayer
Joined: May 2004
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From: East Bumble F, NJ
Unbelievable Chris!!!
From the video with the ahem...ahem......noise. It defiantely sounded as if 1 went, but dayum!!!! you had some serious power going through that stock train!!! Low 9's now sound almost like a given come next year!! Good Luck !!!
From the video with the ahem...ahem......noise. It defiantely sounded as if 1 went, but dayum!!!! you had some serious power going through that stock train!!! Low 9's now sound almost like a given come next year!! Good Luck !!!
great excuse to upgrade....
Lexus Champion
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 3,255
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From: Maryland
damn chris... thats kickass!! hahaha. do me a favor and send me one! lol. that 4th one from the left in the first pic would make a great door knocker for my new house! 
pm me for my new address.
pm me for my new address.