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spydermanX98X

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May 11, 2008
Naperville, Illinois
SO after a long fight with Genesis Racing Development, i got my car back, making 290some whp at 4k or so. It ran for 200 miles, and as I was crusing down the highway, the timing belt EXPLODED. They replaced the timing belt, but neglected to mention they weren't doing the tensioners..bad news. So they have agreed to pay for the damage done and new belt job, so long as I pay for the tensioners. :)

If you are me, do you get something else done, knowing that you can get the valves/any rebuild and timing belt done for free?

My goals are to be moderately street friendly, I run

560 evos for now,
Walbro
Evo3 16g
Punishment raicng fmic
1g bov
3 inch exhaust
BC 272 cams
intake, etc.
Cometic Headgasket with ARP studs.

I'd like to make 320ish whp
thoughts or good things to get done when replacing valves?
 
well you will need to get the guides replaced, good chance they are cracked now......

also if the valves hit hard enough, the ring lands may be pinched, have them pull the pistons and check for ring movement
 
well you will need to get the guides replaced, good chance they are cracked now......

also if the valves hit hard enough, the ring lands may be pinched, have them pull the pistons and check for ring movement

Yess, I would also replace the retainers....You don't want to blow your new set-up due to a dropped valve from a messed up retainer your forgot to change.
 
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