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Topic subject	definition of what happens to a 420a at 10psi for 20K
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68760, definition of what happens to a 420a at 10psi for 20K Posted by turbo8u, Apr-10-04 01:51 PM compression is overrated _________ 96 talon esi-t san clemente, ca as needles of ice are the ill winds' talons the coldest of shadows they seep unto the bone silent souls leave .308 holes
68761, RE: definition of what happens to a 420a at 10psi for 20K Posted by flamineclipse, Apr-10-04 01:58 PM :eek Damn is that yours dude? If so when did this happen? Oh, you don't like altezza's? Too bad, cause your gonna get a good look at mine.
68764, RE: definition of what happens to a 420a at 10psi for 20K Posted by turbo8u, Apr-10-04 02:12 PM yea thats mine, that piston is way old though. that was my old motor at 138K _________ 96 talon esi-t san clemente, ca as needles of ice are the ill winds' talons the coldest of shadows they seep unto the bone silent souls leave .308 holes
68765, RE: definition of what happens to a 420a at 10psi for 20K Posted by CrazyEclipse, Apr-10-04 02:29 PM toast!! Undergoing MAJOR modifications, inside and out: Sneek peek at phase 1 and 2 shown; End of Project Goal - 4/23/04 member# 2498 / girl member# unknown
68767, RE: definition of what happens to a 420a at 10psi for 20K Posted by Justin99RS, Apr-10-04 03:00 PM ;( :nono :dark :eek :wallbash :owned
68768, RE: definition of what happens to a 420a at 10psi for 20K Posted by EclipseRST, Apr-10-04 03:39 PM Stock motor at 138k on 10psi and it lasted THAT long. Seriously some of these stories are pretty impressive for a motor that's supposedly not built for boost.
68769, RE: definition of what happens to a 420a at 10psi for 20K Posted by eclipse_99rs, Apr-10-04 03:55 PM Im impressed.
68786, RE: definition of what happens to a 420a at 10psi for 20K Posted by DarKReaLity, Apr-10-04 07:28 PM damn atleast mine wasn't that bad, mine just hada hairline crack, damn you cylinder walls most've looked like a cat dragged it's nails down through it.
68788, RE: definition of what happens to a 420a at 10psi for 20K Posted by Uberingram, Apr-11-04 01:27 AM Looks alot like the pistons we pulled out of my buddies 95' EX Civic.
68791, RE: definition of what happens to a 420a at 10psi for 20K Posted by Star Turbo Talon, Apr-11-04 03:57 AM Crap that looks bad......Maybe i should order the howell kit this year after all...lol It can sit in my garage waiting to be installed all summer and into the winter......I need to quit my job to work on my car. Terry 96 Eagle talon ESI rear disk conversion - Stillen front and rear sway bars - Koni yellows wrapped with eibach - Star Stage II - Optima locate in the hatch - Tenzo-R seats/4 pt harness - momo Steering wheel - Boost/oil/EGT gauges, HKS TT 97 Eclipse Greddy header/evo exhaust - Stage 2 6 puck Sprung hub MIBA clutch - Shortened shifter - Tokico Adj wrapped with H&R - DEI Keyless entry alarm - Niche 17" Shoks Waiting to be installed: Apexi AFC, HKS EVC IV, ceramic intake, 450 Turbo injectors, SFMU/return line, GSX Front brakes (need rotors)
68798, RE: definition of what happens to a 420a at 10psi for 20K Posted by RxR_Eclipse, Apr-11-04 06:06 AM bla... I have done that before (twice now). No biggie. Replace with forged pistons, don't make the same mistake as i did and just use some more stockers.