Pontiac Solstice Forum - View Single Post - 2.4 Turbo - blown engine [rumor, non-substantiated]

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Originally Posted by bradyb

None of the above failures were caused by incorrect tuning or incorrect installation of a "turbo kit". Essentially the OEM parts exceeded their design tolerances. I'm sure Bill has a list much much longer with 20 years of experience.

Well, heh, not to split hairs...33 years (1975). It just took me 15 to get the nerve and experience to go into my own business with it in 1988 (the 20-year anniversary this year!)

Thanks for the props in any case, and yes...all very true. High power comes with high risks.

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	EcoBoost Supporting Tuner Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: The best is yet to come :)	Quote: Originally Posted by bradyb None of the above failures were caused by incorrect tuning or incorrect installation of a "turbo kit". Essentially the OEM parts exceeded their design tolerances. I'm sure Bill has a list much much longer with 20 years of experience. Well, heh, not to split hairs...33 years (1975). It just took me 15 to get the nerve and experience to go into my own business with it in 1988 (the 20-year anniversary this year!) Thanks for the props in any case, and yes...all very true. High power comes with high risks. __________________ Bill Hahn Jr., Hahn RaceCraft, Inc. Home of the World's Quickest and Most Powerful Solstices First to the 14's, 13's, and 12's in the 1/4 Mile 12.00 @ 117 MPH Street Solstice World Record Hahn RaceCraft, Inc. Turbocharging GM's since 1988 http://www.turbosystem.com