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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 12:08 PM
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Someone told me that after like 12k-15k that the sti motors usualy blow. I was just wondering if there is any truth to that or not. Since i dont drive one or know anyone that does i have no way of finding out.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by CrypticApathy
Someone told me that after like 12k-15k that the sti motors usualy blow. I was just wondering if there is any truth to that or not. Since i dont drive one or know anyone that does i have no way of finding out.
no it's not true. i heard that about hondas though. or maybe it was nissan.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 01:25 PM
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who told u they blow up?
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 01:30 PM
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who told u they blow up?
Some guy he bought a sack of magic beans from..
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 01:38 PM
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just past 16k on mine, better order a new one
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 01:49 PM
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Any motor will blow without proper EM.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 01:50 PM
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im at 32k.. i must be one of the lucky few
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 01:53 PM
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They are going to have one hell of a recall.
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 813_05_STi
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Old Dec 12, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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Originally Posted by mantra1
Any motor will blow without proper EM.
See thats what I keep telling everyone, Mods should only be followed by proper Tuning.
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