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well... looks like the 408 is dead :(

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Old 06-17-2008, 08:26 PM
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Default well... looks like the 408 is dead :(
just did a compression and leakdown test.... definately the rings


1- 170
3- 215
5- 210
7- 170





engine has maybe 20k miles on it and been sprayed 10 -15 times max, just a little 200 shot.




**** im in a shitty mood right now... figured id vent
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Sucks man. Always does. I guess you could just look at it as an opportunity to build something bigger and better... it's about the only positive way to look at it when something like that happens.
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meh... been looking to throw on some stock heads and build a turbo kit for it.
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meh... been looking to throw on some stock heads and build a turbo kit for it.
Yeah, I know, not the greatest reply in the world but it happens. Best of luck man.
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sry for you man..a nice setup is gone
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Sorry to hear about that man.

Turbo 408ci sounds goooood.
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That sucks.
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