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  1. 04-05-2010, 06:26 PM #1
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    Quote Originally Posted by rsportvolvo View Post
    I would start by logging run time and oil pressure. Then perform regular compression and leak down tests? If they all check out ok then keep running the engine. Also, depending on the power being made that could be an additional factor to keep track of. So adding periodical dyno runs would help correlate the compression test, leak down test and oil pressure figures to rebuild intervals. Just thinking out loud here.
    Thanks for your help folks.....I guess the question is with similar time racing to a spec pinata is engine life in these prod cars a lot shorter or similar?
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    A British Prod car compared to a Spec Miata!?!?!?!?!?

    Think about it like this: A mosquito vs a tortoise.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lateapex911 View Post
    A British Prod car compared to a Spec Miata!?!?!?!?!?

    Think about it like this: A mosquito vs a tortoise.
    No question there, Jake. I agree completely, no comparison speedwise. I was curious because you see some HP car engine rebuids using Carillo rods and Mahle pistons which gets pretty pricey.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BruceG View Post
    No question there, Jake. I agree completely, no comparison speedwise. I was curious because you see some HP car engine rebuids using Carillo rods and Mahle pistons which gets pretty pricey.
    I'm not so sure Jake meant speed in his analogy. I think he was trying to say they are at opposite ends of the spectrum. One needs a CRAP load to maintain, the other needs very little.
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    Quote Originally Posted by JLawton View Post
    I'm not so sure Jake meant speed in his analogy. I think he was trying to say they are at opposite ends of the spectrum. One needs a CRAP load to maintain, the other needs very little.
    Thaks Jeff. You both confirmed my fears on HP!
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    Not fast, Shlow....
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    Many years ago (probably still true today) was that the National Prod racers built 45 minute engines and the Regional Prod racers built 30 minute ones!
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    Quote Originally Posted by shlowone View Post
    Not fast, Shlow....
    Shlow today, fast tommorow, AJ....LOL
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    Quote Originally Posted by BruceG View Post
    Thanks for your help folks.....I guess the question is with similar time racing to a spec pinata is engine life in these prod cars a lot shorter or similar?
    It is considerably shorter.
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