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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 08:31 AM
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HOW SAFE IS RUNNING ABOUT 330HP?? IS IT STILL GONNA BE RELIABLE??? ENGINE WAS REBUILT ABOUT 8K AGO!! AND IS IT SAFE 2 NOS THEM IF YES WHAT SHOT NOS?? THANKS
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 09:18 AM
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i suppose it all depends on what spec you had it rebuilt to?
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 11:19 AM
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A good standard engine will be fine at that power providing it is setup correctly, it'll be damn near bullet-proof
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Old Feb 19, 2006 | 01:38 PM
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not sure exactly what spec it was rebuilt 2 think it might be standard all i no is its got over size pistons or somert like that
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Old Feb 22, 2006 | 07:19 PM
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A good t34 stage 3 conversion 20psi-ish would be good drive...Maybe an uprated head gaskit would be advisable.

Don't bother with the nitrous if you don't know what your doing IMO.
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 04:21 PM
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Forget the NOS, stage3 is a great setup......ENJOY
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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 04:22 PM
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Agreed,a well set up stage 3 cossie is a very fast car.
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