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Originally posted by sigma:
Originally posted by LocoGSR:
Foreign engines do rule. The 4G63 has been around for 20 years; the one in my brother's Talon is still running after 16 years and 240k!  
Hopefully my 4G63 last than long. 
And likewise, there are thousands of Ford and GM motors turning over 1 million heavy-duty miles on the odometer every single day, serving in police cars, work trucks, and taxi cabs, amongst others. The whole superiority argument is a moot point at best.
That is all fine.....but are they under boost at any point in time?
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
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They usually don't need to Loco....
J.T.
2002 Chevrolet Silverado 294ci V8. Custom CAI, headers on the way...
1997 Mercury Mystique Zetec ATX
Deceased February 2006
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Originally posted by Hydramatic:
They usually don't need to Loco....
Just adding fuel to the fire......how long an engine lasts is all relative anyway.  Any engine will last with proper maintainence. 
Hector
2003 Rally Red Mitsubishi Evolution VIII
257HP/259TQ
2005 Lapis Blue Mazda 6s
RET: 00 Cabernet Red Ford Contour Zetec ATX SUPERCHARGED
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Originally posted by LocoGSR:
Originally posted by Hydramatic:
They usually don't need to Loco....
Just adding fuel to the fire......how long an engine lasts is all relative anyway. Any engine will last with proper maintainence.
Yes but a blown engine will NEVER last as long as a comparably built and maintained non-blown engine. I'll give you a example. the engine in my plane is turbocharged (Rotax 914 115HP) and has a 1,000 hour TBO (means time between overhaul) the internally identical Rotax 912 80HP has a 1,500 hour or it might even be up to 1,750 now TBO. Bigger stresses mean shorter lifespan.
Jim T.
"Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit upon his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin slitting throats".--H.L. Mencken
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Originally posted by jthursby:
Originally posted by LocoGSR:
Originally posted by Hydramatic:
They usually don't need to Loco....
Just adding fuel to the fire......how long an engine lasts is all relative anyway. Any engine will last with proper maintainence.
Yes but a blown engine will NEVER last as long as a comparably built and maintained non-blown engine. I'll give you a example. the engine in my plane is turbocharged (Rotax 914 115HP) and has a 1,000 hour TBO (means time between overhaul) the internally identical Rotax 912 80HP has a 1,500 hour or it might even be up to 1,750 now TBO. Bigger stresses mean shorter lifespan.
Jim T.
I'm sure much of the "decreased" TBO is due to the wear and tear on the turbocharger unit itself, not so much the engine mechanics.
99 Tropic Green SVT, Tan Leather, 20K miles, "Nice Twin" (factory stock).
99 Tropic Green SVT, Tan Leather, 28K miles, "Evil Twin" (Turbo AER 3L and more in progress)
96 Red LX, Opal Grey Leather 2.5L, ATX, 22K miles
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Originally posted by jthursby:
Originally posted by LocoGSR:
Originally posted by Hydramatic:
They usually don't need to Loco....
Just adding fuel to the fire......how long an engine lasts is all relative anyway. Any engine will last with proper maintainence.
Yes but a blown engine will NEVER last as long as a comparably built and maintained non-blown engine. I'll give you a example. the engine in my plane is turbocharged (Rotax 914 115HP) and has a 1,000 hour TBO (means time between overhaul) the internally identical Rotax 912 80HP has a 1,500 hour or it might even be up to 1,750 now TBO. Bigger stresses mean shorter lifespan.
Jim T.
My plane only needs a semiannual air check 
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Originally posted by Big Daddy Kane:
My plane only needs a semiannual air check
Ha! I've had that exact same blow-up plane since I was a little kid and I went to one of the T-Birds air-shows! Awesome!
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LMAO at Big Daddy Kane! Big ups to ATHF on the side, too. Complete set?
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