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Old Nov 12, 2006 | 03:10 PM
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^^^^Agree^^^^
Old Nov 12, 2006 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by RH_TuningIsLife
Damn Viet, that sucks. But in a way, this is a good thing. We are slowly figuring out the breaking point of these motors.
yea, i found the limit with supercharger and nitrous, justin found it with all nitrous, and beau found it with just an intake.... SE NoVA blows 3 motors within a month
Old Nov 13, 2006 | 02:48 AM
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dont jinx me(Ed) Glad to hear you will be back in action soon.
Old Nov 17, 2006 | 02:36 AM
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here are pics of justin taking my motor out....

http://rides.webshots.com/album/555629369LCNdeA
Old Nov 17, 2006 | 07:32 AM
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That is just nuts
Old Nov 18, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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OMG, those pictures are brutal, sorry to hear about your misfortune but at least you'll have a workin box for now thanks to your obviously great sponsors.

Also, i fail to see how this shows the limit of our boxes. Exactly how much boost/whp were you puttin into the box, if an unnamed box is pushin 180whp at 7.5psi with no problems not to mention runin billy's box at 10psi with no problems then whats proven.
Old Nov 20, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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as of last night, my box is running again! Thanks to Justin, Lustine Scion, and Ptuning! this wouldnt have been possible without u guys!
Old Nov 22, 2006 | 01:24 PM
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its sad
Old Nov 23, 2006 | 09:49 PM
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zoom zoom zoom
Old Nov 26, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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whats teh average cost of a new/used/running motor for our cars?
Old Nov 26, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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$200-$1000 for a used one. justin got his for $199 and i got mine for $550. we are about to stock up on motors here in nova. tango is going to buy a few and leave it in her storage room incase more of us blow up our motors.
Old Dec 22, 2006 | 12:23 AM
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This video makes me cry!
Old Dec 23, 2006 | 07:49 PM
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looks to me like he did the same thing as me.... blew his transmission.....
Old Jan 3, 2007 | 06:47 AM
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Well, I've been there before! Not with my Scion but I feel the pain.
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