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Old 06-22-2006 | 11:14 AM
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Default Weak link in boosted engine
hey i just wanted to know what usually goes first in a boosted engine, should i invest in rods first or should i get a set of pistons, or should i just ------- go wild and buy both.
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Old 06-22-2006 | 11:41 AM
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what engine are you working with? that will help us a bit.
Really you tune will determine how long your engine lasts.
But if you have the money, obviously you should buy both.
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Old 06-22-2006 | 11:52 AM
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I know cfm sells focus rods and pistons for a decent price last time i checked. I have herd that stock focus motors can only take about 15psi and thats pushing it.
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Old 06-22-2006 | 12:10 PM
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Don't waste your time only doing one and then the other becuase you will waste money replacing bearings / gaskets ect twice, do them both at once.
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Old 06-22-2006 | 02:02 PM
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Default Re: Weak link in boosted engine
Originally Posted by Ogubudiah
what engine are you working with? that will help us a bit.
Really you tune will determine how long your engine lasts.
But if you have the money, obviously you should buy both.
im driving a 2.0L zetec, i just wanted to know if you where pushing 15 psi on stock internals what is the most likely part to fail.
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Old 06-22-2006 | 02:07 PM
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Your goal should be Hp, not psi !
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Old 06-22-2006 | 02:10 PM
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i doubt any one else here has a focus to tell you about the strength of the internals....but like above, get both or dont bother getting either imho
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Old 06-22-2006 | 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ghettoturbo
i doubt any one else here has a focus to tell you about the strength of the internals....but like above, get both or dont bother getting either imho
yuppers and hmt is about d/b honda motors


for info look into fordsuckballs.com
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Old 06-22-2006 | 05:28 PM
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Depending on what your hp and 1/4 mile goal is, you might beable to run a stock block.
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Old 06-22-2006 | 05:30 PM
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Sounds like your weak link will be lack of knowledge.
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