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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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Default Whats causes engine to blow?

Im gonna get my car tuned, but dont wanna blow my engine. What can cause our engines to blow?
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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Running too lean, over revving, the list is eternal.
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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so Im sure a good tuner will know all this right?
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 10:16 PM
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Yes, but are you sure you would know a good tuner if you saw one?
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Old Mar 23, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Stratocaster' date='Mar 23 2007, 10:16 PM
Yes, but are you sure you would know a good tuner if you saw one?
I was gonna go to Church automotive here in so cal, I was told to try them
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 02:25 AM
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Originally Posted by S|2ocK' date='Mar 24 2007, 12:37 AM
the list is eternal.
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Old Mar 24, 2007 | 03:19 AM
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I've seen an engine blow right in front of me on the dyno.

Denso spark plug came apart and went into the cylinder.

So start with OEM plugs, full oil, full coolant, good tuner, I think you'll be good
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