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spring failure
My 2001 zo6,procharger stage || ,6 lbs boost broke a valve spring at idle. with 918 valve springs.Wont know the damage till Bob at exotic performance plus looks at motor.Took to shop today enroute.Also took out rocker arm.Sounds like it slapped the piston.I think i will go ahead with rebuild,forged motor.
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My 2001 zo6,procharger stage || ,6 lbs boost broke a valve spring at idle. with 918 valve springs.Wont know the damage till Bob at exotic performance plus looks at motor.Took to shop today enroute.Also took out rocker arm.Sounds like it slapped the piston.I think i will go ahead with rebuild,forged motor.
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Well one bright side is the forged motor 
No one ever wants to spend extra $$$ but at least you'll have it done right and be back on track in no time
May be a good time to up the BOOST
Thanks,Matt
No one ever wants to spend extra $$$ but at least you'll have it done right and be back on track in no timeMay be a good time to up the BOOST
Thanks,Matt
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My 2001 zo6,procharger stage || ,6 lbs boost broke a valve spring at idle. with 918 valve springs.Wont know the damage till Bob at exotic performance plus looks at motor.Took to shop today enroute.Also took out rocker arm.Sounds like it slapped the piston.I think i will go ahead with rebuild,forged motor.
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