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07-03-08, 05:22 PM
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I wanna go fast
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How can I build an indestructable engine?
Hey fellas I was just wondering, is there any way I could build an engine that could run say triple the lifespan of a regular engine? I mean i know regular engines can last a long time with proper maintenance, but are there upgrades such as rods/arms/pistons/stroker combinations that could make the engine more reliable? Thanks for any info
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07-03-08, 05:25 PM
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 AWs Resident Geezer
 Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: The Old West
Age: 50
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Car 1: 97 3.2 TL Car 2: 2005 Honda Pilot EXL Car 3: 94 Integra LS |
Hard to beat the stock engines in these things.
The secret is proper maintenance. Abuse any engine and it won't last.
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07-03-08, 08:11 PM
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The Mongolian
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Chan Marino, CA
Age: 24
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Car 1: 2002 RSX Car 2: 2007 Honda Ridgeline Car 3: 2005 Honda Civic |
Well, how dependable you want your race engine depends on how much money you'll want to throw at it. Upgrading the c-rods is always a good idea. ARP fasteners is always cheap insurance. The biggest thing is keeping everything cool. When I run enduro events, like the 25hr @ Thunderhill, the car for the most part stays pretty stock as far as mods go. We just keep everything nice and cool. We have a cooler for everything. Oil cooler, trans cooler, diff cooler, larger radiator, brake ducting, etc etc etc.
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07-03-08, 10:32 PM
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High Life
 Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Da Bay Area
Age: 19
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Car 1: 95 Integra (sold) Car 2: 91 Lexus Ls400 Car 3: 06 RSX VBP |
 about better cooling. Some people just dump money into upgrading the engine without even thinking about getting better cooling. I upgraded my radiator to a bigger one and it ran cooler and felt better than the stock radiator. It also looks badass in the engine bay when you get a polished aluminum radiator 
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07-04-08, 01:12 AM
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just call me moe
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: spokane, WA
Age: 20
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Car 1: 94 integra ls (RIP) Car 2: 94 integra ls vtec (sold) Car 3: 95 gsr |
you could buy 3 engines and properly maintain all of them.
choose 2 of the 3 ... power, reliability, cheap.
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07-04-08, 04:26 AM
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The Mongolian
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Oh, but there is a way to get all 3. Money.
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07-05-08, 07:40 PM
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Location: San Antonio, TX
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07-07-08, 08:08 PM
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The Mongolian
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