Who has had issues with afr heads??
05-29-2015 | 05:30 PM
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Here is my thing. And I'm not trying to p in Tim's cheerio's. This is just my observation. Everyone mentioned that runs things on the loose side I'm sure know what they are doing and successful at it. But there are a ton of guys that are running AFR's heads out of the box. Besides Tim there are no other reported failures. You guys know how it is on OSO. If there is some junk floating around it doesn't take long b4 the word gets out. At this point we know what the out of the box clearance numbers are. They are what AFR states (mine a hair loose). So, what's the deal anyone have some more carnage pics or what?
05-29-2015 | 05:30 PM
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Here's something to think about: AT THE END OF THE DAY, THE PERSON, GROUP OF INDIVIDUALS, PROFESSIONAL ENGINE BUILDER, are the ones responsible, for all final measurements, inspections, assembly of an engine, if it's going to run properly or fail. If a part is going to fail, it would be after the fact, metallurgy, porosities, proper engine clearances are the responsibility of the builder.
05-29-2015 | 05:59 PM
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You only fail if you give up and don't make it right. You started the project finish it. Stuff happens I've blown stuff up to. Big deal. Not the end of the world. You will learn more from this blown up motor than if it went on to run forever. One thing is for sure the next go round you will pay much closer attention to everything. Good luck you'll get it.
05-29-2015 | 07:33 PM
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You only fail if you give up and don't make it right. You started the project finish it. Stuff happens I've blown stuff up to. Big deal. Not the end of the world. You will learn more from this blown up motor than if it went on to run forever. One thing is for sure the next go round you will pay much closer attention to everything. Good luck you'll get it.
05-29-2015 | 07:39 PM
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Just think of it this way, there are professional shops out there that screw up people's motors worse than that daily!
05-29-2015 | 08:05 PM
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You only fail if you give up and don't make it right. You started the project finish it. Stuff happens I've blown stuff up to. Big deal. Not the end of the world. You will learn more from this blown up motor than if it went on to run forever. One thing is for sure the next go round you will pay much closer attention to everything. Good luck you'll get it.
05-29-2015 | 09:59 PM
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05-29-2015 | 11:21 PM
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My problem is that I dont have AFR's.. I have stock peanut ports
05-31-2015 | 10:03 PM
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Anyone ever end up with the wrong springs?
05-31-2015 | 10:08 PM
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