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Old 08-11-2008, 11:25 PM #18  
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Originally Posted by MARKSKI View Post
I know a proto car as well that we thought blew a gasket... too much boost with low octane fuel..... yet the final result was a failed Piston that had nothing to do with the tuning...

BTW, I recall your car had a Upsolute in it before you swithced over to proto... not sure if you bought it that way or not...
markski
yep, i later learned that after Todd mentioned it to me and doing some digging in the archives on the previous owner.

way too many variables to blame someone... to the OP and anyone modding their car, i suggest:
- keep a $15k budget for the rainy day
- find a tuner local to you that can help you on that rainy day

- chuck
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