Engine Fatality! Yep... Thats mine...!
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Originally Posted by Lionheart,Jun 14 2006, 03:06 AM
I thought Honda claimed they have never had not even one single VTEC system broken on an S2000
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[QUOTE=divs2000,Jun 14 2006, 12:59 PM] Marios i feel sorry for you m8. Honestly it was an unpleasant surprise for me. 
Hope that you get what you deserve (J
Hope that you get what you deserve (J
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Originally Posted by Sideways,Jun 14 2006, 01:03 PM
I'm saddened to see your problems. That's the catastrophic results when a retainer fails. I recommend the titanium retainers for this reason. The factory retainers tend to give out. I've seen it several times. Good luck, the new engine should be a horsepower monster.
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Originally Posted by F20_C,Jun 14 2006, 01:23 PM
He had a J's racing ECU, that has to be a determining factor.
So it is a retainer/spring thingy (retainer to be more specific).
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Originally Posted by 7900S2k,Jun 14 2006, 01:32 PM
Man sorry to hear , Good luck with the new motor.
I guess I won't ask for a ride from the airport (athens) in July
I guess I won't ask for a ride from the airport (athens) in July
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Man ... sorry to see your engine going away. It doesn't really sound like the engine gave up due to excessive abuse or modifications. It seems to just point out that the retainers/valve springs are a little weak for prolonged high-revs.
Anyway, best of luck to you. Keep us posted about your J's engine! If I were you, I would be too excited and can't fall asleep. That's one monster NA engine!
Anyway, best of luck to you. Keep us posted about your J's engine! If I were you, I would be too excited and can't fall asleep. That's one monster NA engine!