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Thats why my beast 16v penta redblock engine is getting SPM rods and venoila pistons! see if 2 bar of boost can bend these....
(bottom rod is one of 4 that are now nessling in the block )
No you dont want to know how much this things going to cost me...but its only money, and you carnt take it with you
Griz
1996 - 945LPT (B230FK + M90)
12psi Boost, 18" volvo cappella rims, 40mm lowering springs, billy sport shocks, upper and lower strut braces, IPD 25/25mm anti roll bars, solid endlinks, EBC pads
coming - 16v 2.5L turbo - 500bhp
In fairness to Matt NO BOOST for that one. The engine had 198,000 ish on it when it put the rod through the block. I have also come across another 240GLT same age similare milage having done the same thing. Is suspect it must have been a minor manufacturing fault that caused it to happen. A bit of glue on the block and another rod the engine would have been fine