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  1. 22-02-2010, 09:38 #1
    c6mby
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    is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

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    as above realy
    ive bought a car to finish off a friend and am toying with the idea of taking it to the nurburgring

    the car is currantly standard apart from an exhaust, id like a little more power, is it possible to get a engine that will take the abuse? i dont want to spend loads of money, and am not after crazy power, just something reliable , maybe 160bhp ish

    kind regards
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  2. 22-02-2010, 13:00 #2
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    Stick with a bar of boost and everything else in good condition and it should pretty much take the abuse. No such thing as 'bombproof' though.
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  3. 22-02-2010, 13:07 #3
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    be a man...20lbs FTW!
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  4. 22-02-2010, 13:07 #4
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    Quote Originally Posted by MATT C Ringworm Tuning View Post
    No such thing as 'bombproof' though.
    disagree ...
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  5. 22-02-2010, 13:16 #5
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    The engines are pretty strong if in good nick & no problems. Get the ancillaries/tune right & they can take most of the punishment you can give them on road/track.
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  6. 22-02-2010, 13:22 #6
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    How deep are your pockets?
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  7. 22-02-2010, 13:26 #7
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    Quote Originally Posted by c6mby View Post
    ive bought a car to finish off a friend and am toying with the idea
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  8. 22-02-2010, 15:21 #8
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    if its mechanically sound and set up correctly it shouldn't cause any hassles

    my raider is probably the most rusty, but reliable car i've ever had, had it for 7 months i use it daily and drive it without respect and all i've had apart from maintenance is a split degassing pot.

    my radier is standard, runs about 11psi on a bleed valve with pace i/c, scorpion exhaust and cheap nasty induction filter. everything else is as it left the factory (samco's dont count)
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  9. 22-02-2010, 15:25 #9
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    Quote Originally Posted by markey b View Post
    if its mechanically sound and set up correctly it shouldn't cause any hassles

    my raider is probably the most rusty, but reliable car i've ever had, had it for 7 months i use it daily and drive it without respect and all i've had apart from maintenance is a split degassing pot.

    my radier is standard, runs about 11psi on a bleed valve with pace i/c, scorpion exhaust and cheap nasty induction filter. everything else is as it left the factory (samco's dont count)

    Sell it to me!!!
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  10. 22-02-2010, 17:11 #10
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    mine was bombproof at 20psi....for 2 yrs anyway..

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  11. 22-02-2010, 18:05 #11
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    Quote Originally Posted by J$£5GTT View Post
    mine was bombproof at 20psi....for 2 yrs anyway..

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  12. 22-02-2010, 18:08 #12
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    Put a honda Engine in he he = bomb proof
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  13. 22-02-2010, 18:19 #13
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    Quote Originally Posted by TommyB View Post
    Put a honda Engine in he he = bomb proof
    Why, I like being able to do more than 60mph and get there in less than 7seconds without having to have a shoutey loud exhaust that makes everyone look and say "what a C**K"
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  14. 22-02-2010, 18:30 #14
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    Quote Originally Posted by Os8472 View Post
    Why, I like being able to do more than 60mph and get there in less than 7seconds without having to have a shoutey loud exhaust that makes everyone look and say "what a C**K"

    Because they never break....thats WHY! He He He

    I dont see or hear of any C1J engine's running 8-9 second 1/4s
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  15. 22-02-2010, 18:32 #15
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    Quote Originally Posted by TommyB View Post
    Because they never break....thats WHY! He He He

    I dont see or hear of any C1J engine's running 8-9 second 1/4s
    Too true
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  16. 22-02-2010, 18:32 #16
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    Quote Originally Posted by Os8472 View Post
    Why, I like being able to do more than 60mph and get there in less than 7seconds without having to have a shoutey loud exhaust that makes everyone look and say "what a C**K"
    no they say that about you without the shouty loud exhaust lol
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  17. 22-02-2010, 18:44 #17
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    An engine is only as good as its builder/tuner...

    As tommy says honda engines are very good imo and the quality is miles better than a c1j, and would wipe the grin off many faces... but this is a renualt forum, so renault is must and id never fit a honda in my R5..

    Oli thats a great comment..lol.... but i tell you what guys some of them NA civics with daft exhausts sound awefull.. loads of noise and not much go.. ok most tuned N/A`s run 10s these days but still sound ****...
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  18. 22-02-2010, 18:48 #18
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    Quote Originally Posted by phase i 16 v turbo View Post
    How deep are your pockets?
    how big is your bomb?
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  19. 22-02-2010, 18:49 #19
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    Quote Originally Posted by Andrew Cooke View Post
    how big is your bomb?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxD44HO8dNQ
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  20. 22-02-2010, 18:52 #20
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    As advised, stick with a bar of boost, you can't go wrong.

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  21. 22-02-2010, 18:58 #21
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    face+hands+despair=french car ownership lol
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  22. 22-02-2010, 19:02 #22
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    Quote Originally Posted by Trevhib View Post
    As advised, stick with a bar of boost, you can't go wrong.

    ABSOLUTE CLASSIC - JUST HAD TO SHARE THAT ON FACEBOOK!! I cant stop laffin!!! PMSFLOTF!!
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  23. 25-02-2010, 11:12 #23
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

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    haha thanks

    can anyone recommend someone to set the fueling boost up for me please? im based in hampshire on the south coast

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  24. 25-02-2010, 11:13 #24
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    Tony AKA Fishead - top bloke https://www.rtoc.org/boards/member.php?u=252
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  25. 25-02-2010, 11:21 #25
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    Tony has done a fair bit of work on my car including setting up the fueling, hes a top man and i wont take my car anywhere else from now on.
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  26. 25-02-2010, 11:25 #26
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    New poster! (less than 10 posts)

    thanks for the speedy replys ive just sent him a mge

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  27. 25-02-2010, 22:30 #27
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    Re: is there such a thing as a bombproof engine spec

    Quote Originally Posted by TommyB View Post
    Because they never break....thats WHY! He He He

    I dont see or hear of any C1J engine's running 8-9 second 1/4s
    mine does so you
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