class 10 question

[MX808]

how often do they tear up the motors running at the high rpms?

[pdailey]

how often do they tear up the motors running at the high rpms?

A lot. And think of wha tthe high RPM's are doing to trannies as well!!! It is a killer.

[MX808]

Ya i was figuring that the trannys were taking a beating too. Now what about 12 cars motor?

[doug969]

Ya i was figuring that the trannys were taking a beating too. Now what about 12 cars motor?

From what I have seen if you want to run up front and have a high comp motor the norm is 1000-1500 miles per rebuild. I know the plenum motors rev a little higher and from what i have been told are harder on parts, they need more TLC. The standard VW intake will be a little better on parts and Im sure will run longer. I just got a plenum motor but havent raced it yet so time will tell. The major cost in 12 is the motor and trans.

[DeanB]

We figure the motor and trans need to be rebuilt after a 1000 miles.

[pjc]

The Honda motors should run more than 1000 miles. The high RPM eats R&P's in the Mende boxes.