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Old 12-25-2009, 10:37 AM
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Thats a LS7 alright. Well...was.
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Old 12-25-2009, 10:42 AM
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Spec3 = FAIL?
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Old 12-25-2009, 03:52 PM
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Do the SFI flywheels prevent this from happening?
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Old 12-25-2009, 04:00 PM
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Gotta love automatics.
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Old 12-25-2009, 05:22 PM
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Flywheel wouldn't have helped the pressure plate any, but an SFI bellhousing is an extra measure of protection and built to help contain the explosion. Guy spends cash on an LS7 swap but can't buy a damn bellhousing?

Automatics aren't bullet proof either...
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Old 12-25-2009, 06:48 PM
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^ Agreed. I've seen a few auto failures where the front drum comes flying. It is not a pleasant site.

This makes me want to invest in an SFI bellhousing right away. I've kind of thought, "Oh, I've only heard of that happening twice." Well, after seeing it that has made up my mind.
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Old 12-25-2009, 07:24 PM
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Wow! That was dangerous to be near, lol.
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Old 12-27-2009, 08:14 PM
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Floorboard/pedal shot is crazy. Very lucky man indeed.
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Old 12-29-2009, 11:59 PM
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Guy needed to buy a lottery ticket after that to get his money back. Can't believe he didn't get hit with shrapnel.
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Old 12-30-2009, 12:05 AM
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What would cause it to shatter like that? A few extreme heat cycles? That sucks.
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Old 12-30-2009, 12:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Local-heretic


Gotta love automatics.
check the link...

http://www.webridestv.com/photos/jee...failure-174275
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Old 12-30-2009, 12:36 AM
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burnsout are fail, this is a prime example
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Old 12-30-2009, 12:57 AM
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pimp status right there!

lol they say my name a couple of times
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Old 12-30-2009, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 01ssreda4
That does not look like an LS1 intake or fuel rail crossover. You need to pay better attention.
please refer to the post under my first post thanks
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Old 12-30-2009, 03:30 PM
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dude I feel your pain.
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I wonder how many people have been hurt bad from this happening.
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