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Khánh · 09-17-2015, 11:36 PM

thanks for the update!! any problems at all during this journey? and props for the same brakes haha

Cal3000 · 11-02-2015, 09:56 PM

Update:

So pretty much after 104k miles and 80k miles boost, I learned that my head studs are probably stretched. Exhaust gases keep filling up my cooling system under boost.
Basically I'm going to have to get new head gaskets, resurface the heads and replace the studs.
I'm looking at a $5000 shop bill. lol
Since the engine is out, might as well build it, but $5k is already stretching my budget. Engine swap could possibly be cheaper. haha. But in CA with nazi car laws, I'm probably forced to rebuild.

She held up well while she lasted. Now I'll have to baby her.

weederr33 · 11-02-2015, 10:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cal3000

Update:

So pretty much after 104k miles and 80k miles boost, I learned that my head studs are probably stretched. Exhaust gases keep filling up my cooling system under boost.
Basically I'm going to have to get new head gaskets, resurface the heads and replace the studs.
I'm looking at a $5000 shop bill. lol
Since the engine is out, might as well build it, but $5k is already stretching my budget. Engine swap could possibly be cheaper. haha. But in CA with nazi car laws, I'm probably forced to rebuild.

She held up well while she lasted. Now I'll have to baby her.

Replacing head gaskets its a lot better than throwing a rod, wouldn't you think? Seems like the FA20 is a solid engine

350matt · 11-03-2015, 02:38 AM

I'd definitely fit some steel rods while you're there

FRS Justin · 11-03-2015, 06:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cal3000

Update:

So pretty much after 104k miles and 80k miles boost, I learned that my head studs are probably stretched. Exhaust gases keep filling up my cooling system under boost.
Basically I'm going to have to get new head gaskets, resurface the heads and replace the studs.
I'm looking at a $5000 shop bill. lol
Since the engine is out, might as well build it, but $5k is already stretching my budget. Engine swap could possibly be cheaper. haha. But in CA with nazi car laws, I'm probably forced to rebuild.

She held up well while she lasted. Now I'll have to baby her.

You could buy another engine low miles out of a wrecked car complete for 2500 or less.
Or PM me I have a hook up out there for you.

xuimod · 11-10-2015, 12:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Cal3000

Oh, and I'm still on the same brakes when I bought the car at 40 miles. lol

What? Same brake pads for 100k miles? You have got to be kidding me.

Cal3000 · 10-30-2016, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by xuimod

What? Same brake pads for 100k miles? You have got to be kidding me.

yeah. lol. Lot's of highway driving.

Cal3000 · 10-30-2016, 11:01 AM

I just hit 126K miles. 101K boosted miles. :P Have to replace the throwout bearing every 40k miles or so. But the car is still running well.

weederr33 · 10-30-2016, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cal3000

I just hit 126K miles. 101K boosted miles. :P Have to replace the throwout bearing every 40k miles or so. But the car is still running well.

Nice! I've been boosted for 20k now so I'm pretty happy.

Xxyion · 11-02-2016, 08:52 PM

This is VERY encouraging. I've been really thinking about boosting my car but my biggest thing holding me back was the reliability. I always kept hearing that if you boost your car you are basically dooming it to only live 20k miles or so. But i think with the fact that almost all cars come with some sort of turbo OEM, reliability has gone way way up as more and more companies are figuring out how to build kits that can last a long time.

weederr33 · 11-02-2016, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Xxyion

This is VERY encouraging. I've been really thinking about boosting my car but my biggest thing holding me back was the reliability. I always kept hearing that if you boost your car you are basically dooming it to only live 20k miles or so. But i think with the fact that almost all cars come with some sort of turbo OEM, reliability has gone way way up as more and more companies are figuring out how to build kits that can last a long time.

It really just depends on the kit you get and how good of a tuner you find. But you will hear various stories on longevity of the engine.

Xxyion · 11-02-2016, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weederr33

It really just depends on the kit you get and how good of a tuner you find. But you will hear various stories on longevity of the engine.

Yeah thats true. But i was under the impression an after market FI system wouldnt last this long. Especially not babied.

weederr33 · 11-03-2016, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Xxyion

Yeah thats true. But i was under the impression an after market FI system wouldnt last this long. Especially not babied.

Eh I can't comment on that. I've only had mine for 20k. I don't baby it but I also don't track it. I would imagine the real lottery is with the rods as they aren't particularly strong. At least according to Cosworth and their research. But then again, some people make it x amount of miles with 450 whp on stock internals. I'm not going to gamble with that though.

azynneo · 11-16-2016, 02:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cal3000

I just hit 126K miles. 101K boosted miles. :P Have to replace the throwout bearing every 40k miles or so. But the car is still running well.

did you end up replacing your gaskets? or for a whole year you've been driving on it.

11-02-2015, 09:56 PM	#16
Cal3000 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Panda FR-S Location: Corona, California Posts: 531 Thanks: 297 Thanked 377 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	Update: So pretty much after 104k miles and 80k miles boost, I learned that my head studs are probably stretched. Exhaust gases keep filling up my cooling system under boost. Basically I'm going to have to get new head gaskets, resurface the heads and replace the studs. I'm looking at a $5000 shop bill. lol Since the engine is out, might as well build it, but $5k is already stretching my budget. Engine swap could possibly be cheaper. haha. But in CA with nazi car laws, I'm probably forced to rebuild. She held up well while she lasted. Now I'll have to baby her. __________________ Vortech SC on 9psi Pulley, Invidia Catless Front Pipe, Invidia N1 Catback Exhaust 242whp/197ft-lb on Mustang Dyno (91 octane water) 284whp/223ft-lb on Mustang Dyno (E85) Delicious Tuning

10-30-2016, 11:01 AM	#22
Cal3000 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: Panda FR-S Location: Corona, California Posts: 531 Thanks: 297 Thanked 377 Times in 161 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s)	I just hit 126K miles. 101K boosted miles. :P Have to replace the throwout bearing every 40k miles or so. But the car is still running well. __________________ Vortech SC on 9psi Pulley, Invidia Catless Front Pipe, Invidia N1 Catback Exhaust 242whp/197ft-lb on Mustang Dyno (91 octane water) 284whp/223ft-lb on Mustang Dyno (E85) Delicious Tuning

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