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whats next
I have an 05 s2000 pushing 400hp on boost and I'm wondering what is the next step I've been told that the stock diffs might granade. I've also been told it is a gamble because some do and some don't just depends on how lucky you are. My luck is not something I want to test with my baby. So is this true? Second what else should I get as insurance and that will help me grow later down the road. I'm sorry if my questions are dumb but I'm new to the honda family and I use to drive a turbo II rx7 while back but was even dumber and did not ask questions to keep it maintained. Any help would be greatly appreciated. 
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A few issues I ran into, you might too
HeadGasket (dunno if you have a 3mm)
Manifold/turbo bolts coming loose
Blowing apart AXLE parts due to increased power
As far as Insurance, I would get an EGT Gauge (I dont care where you place it, you will know if something is going wrong if it spikes hire than usual)
AFR gauge, Water Temp Gauge, Oil Pressure gauge, Boost gauge
Have a good tune with Boost cut etc,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
HeadGasket (dunno if you have a 3mm)
Manifold/turbo bolts coming loose
Blowing apart AXLE parts due to increased power
As far as Insurance, I would get an EGT Gauge (I dont care where you place it, you will know if something is going wrong if it spikes hire than usual)
AFR gauge, Water Temp Gauge, Oil Pressure gauge, Boost gauge
Have a good tune with Boost cut etc,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
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Get spare axles, diff and maybe tranny if you don't want any downtime. Usually if tranny pops, you only lose a gear, so maybe don't worry about that, and you are probably safe tranny-wise (if you don't powershift, etc) since you aren't making very much power.
If you don't want to break diff or axles, don't launch or learn how to launch correctly, and you'll probably only have to worry about increased wear and tear due to increased power, and you'll know.when parts are getting.worn out.
If you don't want to break diff or axles, don't launch or learn how to launch correctly, and you'll probably only have to worry about increased wear and tear due to increased power, and you'll know.when parts are getting.worn out.
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Originally Posted by Euroflavor,Dec 19 2010, 06:15 PM
O RLY?
Show me some people that have 10 to 20k on there 3mm gasket or any other than oem.