You think only BMW's have bearing issues...

Shipkiller · 07-23-2013, 08:22 AM

Blackstone sent me this 'Report of the Month' on their bulk e-mailer...

http://gallery.mailchimp.com/f641390...50aef-77679665

kennyfrc · 07-23-2013, 08:37 AM

High RPM + Small displacement + High Output = Immanent Failure

GriffBrew · 07-23-2013, 08:47 AM

Leaving scrubbing pads in your engine is also not ideal. No explanation of how that happened.

Walkurie · 07-23-2013, 08:56 AM

Seems like the Sti is a generally similar design to our cars. High HP/L ratio, not much low-end torque, must be revved to really get it going. The FI doesn't help its longevity. From casual observation on the street, many of these cars are driven hard. Not an engineer, but would have to suspect that a 4 cyl boxer design is going to have a lot less internal harmony, much more stress on the crank than an in-line 6.

3002 tii · 07-23-2013, 12:24 PM

You really got me thinking I should start sampling my oil too going forward.

kennyfrc · 07-23-2013, 12:56 PM

If only there were larger displacement engine available that were able to offer great HP/TQ, at lower rpm, that utilized a proven and, simplistic design.

Beedub · 07-23-2013, 02:04 PM

makes me wonder how much FI accelerates bearing wear on the s54......
ill pull mine out at 25k.... cars currently on 11k....

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kennyfrc First Lieutenant 18 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: ATL GA iTrader: (1)	High RPM + Small displacement + High Output = Immanent Failure __________________ Toy: 2008 Silver Z4MC 300WHP/241TQ Mods: OEM Euro Headers, RPI Scoop Daily: 2010 Tacoma Double Cab
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GriffBrew Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Orlando, FL iTrader: (0)	Leaving scrubbing pads in your engine is also not ideal. No explanation of how that happened.
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Walkurie Lieutenant 9 Rep 452 Posts Drives: 06 M Roadster / 99 Jaguar XK8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Surf City, CA iTrader: (2)	Seems like the Sti is a generally similar design to our cars. High HP/L ratio, not much low-end torque, must be revved to really get it going. The FI doesn't help its longevity. From casual observation on the street, many of these cars are driven hard. Not an engineer, but would have to suspect that a 4 cyl boxer design is going to have a lot less internal harmony, much more stress on the crank than an in-line 6. __________________ Vibra Technics engine mounts / Rogue trans mounts / Stoptech brakes / original owner
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Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,327 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	makes me wonder how much FI accelerates bearing wear on the s54...... ill pull mine out at 25k.... cars currently on 11k.... __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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