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Old 02-25-2010, 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ERA Chas View Post
I would argue the exact opposite. Quality parts assembled to blueprint specs with superior oiling seems like greater durability to me. Especially when these are seldom used in the stress of a race-only environment. Also the block, heads, pistons -all have similar rates of expansion.

Not arguing with you Rod but I'd love to see some pros explain how the FE design is fragile when done in all alloy.
Oops, sorry Chas. I read your comment wrong. I'll shut up now.
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