reason for failure - EJ255 + 18psi + 6000+rpm would be my punt.

Honestly from the moment the new turbo went on I have known that it would do a big end.

I am not talking about building a $20k motor but I can't see the point of putting a stock 257 short block in with chocolate pistons.

As far as me not doing any motorsport there is only 1 reason and that has been concentrating on my business. The plan is to do some more sprints etc.

I think 8-10k is reasonable for a all up drive in drive out.

The current turbo is running the least amount of boost that it can bleeding masses out the wastegate on full throttle. So I may as well stick a bottom end in that will take some more.

However that all said and done I may have access to a $20k cosworth long motor brand new for around half price so that is an option.

BUT if a 257 long motor can just drop in with zero hassles that I think is probably the best option - Rising Sun $5,200.00 this is as cheap as buying a 257 short motor and bolting it all back together but has the plus of having dual AVCS and different heads etc.

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12.463 1/4 mile, not bad for an old school Liberty [DECEASED]

MY08 Liberty Tuned by STi

there is no way, no how that it died from the tune....end of story IMO

I knew it was a matter of time before it happened as I am realist and I am not about to try and apportion blame anywhere.

Simple fact is 2.5 blocks and big ends have oiling issues and are not made to be punished with big turbos.

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The more people I meet the more I like my Dog!

12.463 1/4 mile, not bad for an old school Liberty [DECEASED]

MY08 Liberty Tuned by STi

Do it

So it's not ASG fault that STECHNIC didn't send them a christmas card with a regifted socket set from MMS that was originally purchased at EVOR? Thank you for not stooping to the level of the blame game

But seriously 2.5L + Boost = limited life span

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This thread fills me with dread of the "inevitable" ... Commence saving.

Go the Cosworth block you can get for 1/2 price (read cheap) Scary. Push through 24Psi and enjoy it as you runs consistent 11s in a barge.

So sorry this happened to you; very happy it didn't happen to me ... Yet ...

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[COLOR=Black]Liberty GT Spec B tuned 240 HP & 372 Nm at the hubs.[/COLOR] "Instead of banning high performance cars - ban low performance drivers"

how are you going to get to work?

have you told your wife?

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Possum Bourne Motorsport do a 2.5L High Performance Shortblock which has been
Blueprinted and running JE FSR Forged Pistons and ARGO rods with all new internals
and a brand new shortblock for $6.7k.

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How am I getting to work? = well I ran in this morning 6.2km, however I have since bought an Aprilia 125 scooter for the business to be a run about in and out of the city that may or may not be getting used for my transport to and from.



Have I told Sarina? Picture this.....................

Wife: Hi hon you are home early..........10 second pause....................What did you break?

Me: Engine

Wife: so what $10k? that's how much the last one was around about.

Me: Well it has been a while so prices may have gone up..............

Wife: more like you want to get more gucci bits and spend more.........

**cue tumbleweeds**

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The more people I meet the more I like my Dog!

12.463 1/4 mile, not bad for an old school Liberty [DECEASED]

MY08 Liberty Tuned by STi

Moments you wish there was video footage ... ^^^

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[COLOR=Black]Liberty GT Spec B tuned 240 HP & 372 Nm at the hubs.[/COLOR] "Instead of banning high performance cars - ban low performance drivers"

lets just say steak and blowjob day is off (until the weekend at least)

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RS RA
The more people I meet the more I like my Dog!

12.463 1/4 mile, not bad for an old school Liberty [DECEASED]

MY08 Liberty Tuned by STi

Yeah Shane in no way did I mean to intend that it was tuned poorly - was just trying to suggest dropping a bucket when it may of been a failure for other reasons.

The rising sun donk sounds like a great deal... but Cosworth nigga.

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