[guybo]

Originally Posted by Docmattic

So I blew up my motor last week. I was devastated to say the least. I was running a Sprintex 210 kit on 94 fuel. The diagnosis was that I've spun a bearing. I had enough oil in it so not exactly sure how it happened. I was driving sedately at the time as well. I noticed a rattle as I was driving, didn't think too much of it (our motors always make weird noises) then it stopped when I fired it up the next morning, started up again half way to work and then by the time I got to work I knew something bad had happened.


I'm now in the process of working out what I do next.

So... I've been quoted 5k for a new motor including installation. Or
Approx 15 k for a fully built motor (installed) But then I have to pay more to get the power that engine can take - or leave it at 175kw atw. This is a lot of dough for that power so I think that option is out.

My question is what is the chance of this happening again on the new stock motor? Was I unlucky? Or am I better off just fixing and selling it off for a wrx, sti or renault rs265 (not sure if USA get these) that has that power stock.

How much psi (bar? What unit you use) we're you running before the engine blew.