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Old 23 November 2007, 09:02 PM
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Default Finally gone Bang - or dont do a track day without more than half a tank!!

Hi Guys -


Finally gone bang. Engine gone.

22B Bulletin Board: Finally gone bang after c10k/2.5yrs at 500+




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Old 23 November 2007, 09:05 PM
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Old 23 November 2007, 09:24 PM
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Old 23 November 2007, 09:34 PM
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Could it have been the Turbonator do you think?
Old 23 November 2007, 09:44 PM
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Sorry to hear this mate. Still from your thread on 22B it's onwards & upwards & I hope the new build goes smoothly.

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Originally Posted by Milamber
Could it have been the Turbonator do you think?


Well no-one can blame Spally
Old 23 November 2007, 10:08 PM
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Sorry to hear mate
Old 23 November 2007, 10:26 PM
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Thanks for the kind words guys.

Looking at 4 month rebuild.

Engine (2.35 or 2.8 CDB)
Clutch
Complete supension rebuild
8 injectors
Gt4088
Motec M800
NO2
Some bodywork mods - weight saving
respray.

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Originally Posted by Milamber
Could it have been the Turbonator do you think?

No turbonators are bulit proof. I went to Snetterton last week with a Viper - M3 CSL - 997 Turbo and Arial Atom. Let just say on the straights they wished they had one.
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Originally Posted by SleeperSy
No turbonators are bulit proof. I went to Snetterton last week with a Viper - M3 CSL - 997 Turbo and Arial Atom. Let just say on the straights they wished they had one.
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