06-30-2013, 06:36 PM
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Earlier VQ also weren't designed to rev to 7500RPM. Once again, how many 370's engine died from rod bearings failure?
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Originally Posted by clintfocus
im not specifically just talking about 370 VQ37 motors, VQ's in general from the early 35DE's, the 35HR's and the 37s have notoriously weak rod bearings when it comes to strength at high oil temps on track. 250 is like "you're about to spin a rod bearing if you keep at it" even if your oil is up to spec to survive at and past 250, the rod bearing's construction is not
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Why would you tune for 100 octane for the track given the fuel starvation issue of the 370. You better hope you have a gas pump at the track.
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Originally Posted by threeseventy
Sebastian at SpecialtyZ does the best LA area tunes, and he's local to FI. He can pop a $35 SS clutch line in (you provide) insulate, and dyno-adjust your tune if there's enough time left in the day. There are various gas stations between the valley and the IE where you can get 100 octane. It's not leaded 110 race gas so it's not restricted. I always buy some 100 when at WSIR or BRP but haven't done ACS (I'm allergic to walls) so IDK about their policy on hi-octane unleaded.. |
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