[OT] 2.0 X-Flow Questions

[jdbubb at verizon.net (Dan Bubb)]

David,
You're not saying that knocking will bend the rods are you??
Maybe damage a piston if you let the engine knock for a long time, but bending the rods doesn't seem too likely considering there are dead stock bottom ends out there supporting over 400 hp with a turbo. And that puts a hell of a lot of sustained force on a rod!
No doubt about it. A KS ignition is a good idea, it's just not absolutely necessary if you take care like Nate is.
Dan

From: "David Utley" <fahrvergnugen@cox.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2006 11:23 PM


> I would strongly recommend getting the KS ignition, and soon.  The engine I
> bought did not have one on it, prolly about 30K on it.  Well, I don't know
> for sure, but I really think the rods are bent.  Not bad, but every little
> bit will decrease compression, and therefore power to the road.
> 
> It is good insurance, and not too expensive or difficult to wire in.
> 
> My .02
> 
> David
> 
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