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HOLY **** What could have caused this? Not for the faint of heart!

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Old 03-06-2010 | 11:27 PM
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resleeve it and get a new piston. . . . . .
Old 03-07-2010 | 06:48 AM
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Nobody will be able to tell for sure from that mess, but the most likely;
Going into corners oil pressure was dropping out causing rod bearing damage. Rod bearing damage caused the additional clearance letting the piston hit the head on ex cycle and shatter.
Dry sump would have kept this from happening, accusump is the next best thing. You might want to put side traps in the pan or change the pan to the Autocraft pan.

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Old 03-07-2010 | 10:45 AM
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Wow.

First off, that sucks.

Second, thanks for posting up the great pics.

Third, I agree with 427 (Kurt). If you are gonna do lots of twisty racing then dry sump is the best way to prevent this kind of damage.
Old 03-07-2010 | 10:58 AM
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You bought an engine with cracked engine mounting holes and used it at the track? Is this a joke or serious cause i don't get it.
Old 03-07-2010 | 11:06 AM
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Wow thats some damage.

BRB going to check my oil.
Old 03-07-2010 | 11:11 AM
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hehe all the more reason to build a new motor.
Old 03-07-2010 | 01:15 PM
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ouch this makes me sad. RIP



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