Engine Blow question
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Originally Posted by breakneckS2k,Dec 14 2007, 04:35 PM
it's all about whether the driver's "blow proof" or not. and even then, everyone makes mistakes...
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Originally Posted by RED MX5,Dec 14 2007, 02:41 PM
Seriously though, one of us needs to give the OP a decent answer to his question, becaue the guy might actually be serious.
The amount you'll spend to beef up everything mechanically is money far better spent on parts the yield positive results in terms of performance, and driver training/education. Of course you could always go nuts and spend thousands on parts that will give you no gains, but allow you to drive incorrectly and abuse your car without hurting it. I'd say this is more covering up the effect as opposed to removing or reducing the cause.
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Originally Posted by topgun2898,Dec 13 2007, 11:56 PM
Even though Im mildly modded (CAI, single exhaust, header), is it still possible to blow my engine?
Originally Posted by topgun2898,Dec 13 2007, 11:56 PM
What things/factors can cause an engine to blow?
Insufficient oil pressure, an ineffective cooling system, clogged injectors, ...
The list of things that can contribute to engine failure is just too long to list.
Given reasonable care, and left stock, the S2000 engines are unlikely to "blow" unless there is a mechanical over rev.
Originally Posted by topgun2898,Dec 13 2007, 11:56 PM
I also want to eventually get a VAFC2, but I'll have it pro tuned by Shawn Church. So should I be in the clear of blowing my engine?
If you are really asking if your engine is at (greater) risk due to your current mods (I/H/E) then all I can say for sure is that short of monitoring the A/F, there is no way to be sure, BUT, you're *probably* OK. Your early AP1 runs richer than the later cars, so you have a larger margin for error. That said though, I am NOT going to tell you that you're OK, because I can't be positive without seeing some A/F data. Running too lean can also distroy an engine.
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Oh, the money shift! I cannot stress enough, that before you make that shift, which is usually done fast with enough adrenaline running through your veins to fuel a rocketship, that you THINK before shifting! I have seen a lot of people over the years do it! I myself have never done it, but WAS CLOSE! I actually shifted, but didnt let out the clutch, and something told me, HOLD OFF on the clutch. Im glad I did, because i was in the midst of a "money shift". I aborted, and never did the unthinkable. So... be aware, and be calm and concise!
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Originally Posted by jyeung528,Dec 14 2007, 11:05 AM
...unless you purchase the certified-blow-proof sticker and install it on the block. i'm selling them for a discounted price of $150 for a limited time only.
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[QUOTE=MikeyCB,Dec 14 2007, 04:49 PM]Yes, I thought it had kind of been covered so I didn't feel too bad turning the thread in to an immature comedy venue
The amount you'll spend to beef up everything mechanically is money far better spent on parts the yield positive results in terms of performance, and driver training/education.
The amount you'll spend to beef up everything mechanically is money far better spent on parts the yield positive results in terms of performance, and driver training/education.
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Originally Posted by 8 GRAND,Dec 14 2007, 05:03 PM
I myself have never done it, but WAS CLOSE! I actually shifted, but didnt let out the clutch, and something told me, HOLD OFF on the clutch. Im glad I did, because i was in the midst of a "money shift". I aborted, and never did the unthinkable. So... be aware, and be calm and concise!
If your heart is racing and the small of your back is aching from the pressure, you're way too hyped up to drive well and get everything right. Performance (as a driver) comes from relaxing and getting into a "grove" where the physical actions happen automatically, with any deviations from the norm being immediately apparent (and usually correctable).
Get a death grip on the shifter, force the shifts HARD, and focus on your footwork, the chick walking by, or the pylons you almost hit in the last corner, and you greatly increase the chances of screwing up.
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Originally Posted by eDiesel,Dec 14 2007, 05:07 PM
Do you sell distributors for the s2000 too because it looks like mine didnt come with one? the carburator isnt looking to good either.
ME - "That doesn't look good, does it?"
HE - "Nope, sure don't."
ME - "It's been this way ever since we overhauled it, and I think it may have something to do with some of the parts we had left over."
At that point I held out the distributor and asked the guy, "Do you have any idea where this thing is suppose to go?"
The poor sucker swallowed it hook, line, and sinker; Started stuttering/babbling to himself and searching around under the hood of the car looking for the distributor. For a few moments the guy actually thought the car was running without a distributor.