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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 01:18 AM
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whos busted a g-80 and what did it take? i just finished installing the stuff in my sig and im gonna do heads, cam and pulleys next, and run some drag radials for the track. should i be worried or is it hit and miss.
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 01:39 AM
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Hard to say. Some go out stock and some stay good under decent horsepower. Personally, I wouldn't do any donuts. That seems like when they go out alot...
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 12:42 PM
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Dude.. Im on my 4th one..
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 12:46 PM
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I went through 3 before I bought an Eaton LSD. And by the way......doughnuts will **** it up quicker than anything....don't do any!
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 06:26 PM
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might as well upgrade before it goes out IMO....
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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im not gonna replace it if it aint broke, but 4? damn. the first time mine breaks im getting an eaton.
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Old Jun 19, 2007 | 07:26 PM
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My first exploded crossing an intersection. My second started making bad clicking noised. I got fed up, and put a tru-track in after that
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Old Jun 20, 2007 | 10:45 AM
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On my 4th and this one doesnt lock anymore
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