Subject	What internals are the weak point?
Posted by	Mike@ZSpeed on June 15, 2022 at 1:29 PM
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In Reply To	It can be done safely with a good tune. Internals can posted by Ghoztt (MD) on June 15, 2022 at 01:12 PM
Message	I've searched and read: 1. Pistons are the weak point. 2. Connecting rods are the weak point 3. Valves. I would guess the pistons but I have no experience with this. ` 1990 NA 1993 TT
Follow Ups	2860 Gen.2 w/ stock motor & stand alone. Anyone? - Mike@ZSpeed 12:02:47 06/15/22 A local guy (not on TTnet) has that setup. - Zeus 12:21:02 06/15/22 Re: A local guy (not on TTnet) has that setup. - Mike@ZSpeed 13:27:51 06/15/22 It can be done safely with a good tune. Internals can - Ghoztt (MD) 13:12:10 06/15/22 What internals are the weak point? - Mike@ZSpeed 13:29:33 06/15/22 Honestly, we have access to a handful of highly-skilled - Ghoztt (MD) 13:55:00 06/15/22 Re: Honestly, we have access to a handful of highly-skilled - Mike@ZSpeed 13:59:44 06/15/22 Jaleous you can choose between E85 and 93 - YamilZ32 14:17:21 06/15/22 Re: Jaleous you can choose between E85 and 93 - Mike@ZSpeed 14:20:41 06/15/22 Unfortunatley my location is South America - YamilZ32 14:51:23 06/15/22 E85 is always safer. (n/m) - FlawleZ (San Antonio) 09:48:25 06/16/22 I've seen stock conrods fail on a good tune with E85. - MixManMash 18:46:57 06/15/22 Poor fella made a mess all over the highway too. (n/m) - MeatMan (604Z) 19:40:35 06/15/22 I heard. Gave him an upgrade opportunity though. (n/m) - MixManMash 20:47:55 06/15/22 That was fun ok, FUN (n/m) - Stanky (BC) 12:52:46 06/16/22 Yeep that's been the limiting factor I usually hear - BlackholeZ 14:20:11 06/17/22 Yep. That will make the car feel very linear, V8 like. (n/m) - MixManMash 21:57:51 06/17/22 You "can", but longevity would become the big variable (n/m) - SlicktopZ 17:38:25 06/15/22 Re: 2860 Gen.2 w/ stock motor & stand alone. Anyone? - Drk93TT 05:38:52 06/16/22 I'd only go with the larger turbos if you have plans for - Woodnutz (PA) 09:44:35 06/16/22 Agree w/ Drk93TT & Woodnutz... - Denis 12:41:55 06/16/22 You overcooked your marshmallow… - Mike@ZSpeed 05:27:30 06/17/22 You are right... - Denis 10:17:03 06/17/22 So then what's a good turbo for 500HP on 91? (n/m) - Lanks 21:03:58 06/16/22 There are lots of experienced folks here to talk to this... - Denis 10:54:55 06/17/22 OK thanks. I've already started with some of the upgrades, - Lanks 15:53:18 06/17/22 Sport500 or GT525 will give you 500HP with a good dyno tune - Denis 18:43:56 06/17/22 This has a Genie cat back which i know nothing about. - Lanks 11:35:55 06/18/22 Smart (n/m) - Denis 14:20:31 06/18/22
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