2jz 240sx Blowing up at track

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Old 04-18-2014, 09:33 PM
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That is Duy's car. He is a member here on Tech.

Sucks to see that.
Old 04-19-2014, 04:06 PM
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That sux.
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I was hoping it was not his car
Old 04-19-2014, 04:31 PM
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That really sucks, I know he had a lot of time and money in that build. Just glad he and the car are ok. New engine can always be built...
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Ouch!
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Holy crap I am glad it didn't burn down.
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maybe he will chime in and let us know what happend
Old 04-19-2014, 08:36 PM
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Damn.. He's been working on that thing for what seems like forever.
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Wow.... Man that sucks.
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RIP 2jz. Lol

Looked awesome @ TI

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Car / parts can be replaced, was the driver ok?
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Driver ok. Engine not. Heard could have been a wrist pin failure which caused it.
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Yup, was a LS pin, which I don't think is 2000 HP rated. Glad he didn't have a spill.
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Chris said on Facebook he thought number 6 pin gave up once boost hit.
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Oh well.

Duy will be back at it soon. Car is a beast and We had some fun 250 mile high speed runs to TI, etc with his old 911. Always sucks when a car blows up, but knowing Duy, getting in to some wild party nights, and his attitude, he's gonna be back and faster than ever. One of the coolest, non discriminating car cars you could be friends with.



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