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Old Aug 29, 2020 | 05:34 PM
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So I’m at the track, VIR, and my engine just blew at the top of the backstretch when I went wot. Does anyone know how to shift the car into neutral without starting the engine?

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OMG- no clue, sorry! What happened?
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OMG- no clue, sorry! What happened?
see the thread in the main C8 area
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WOW~ I sure hope you don't get any grief from the warranty department!
Was it a broken Rod?
Did you have any modifications on the engine or drive train?

Good luck brother.

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WOW~ I sure hope you don't get any grief from the warranty department!
Was it a broken Rod?
Did you have any modifications on the engine or drive train?

Good luck brother.

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should be covered. No engine mods just brakes and tires. Will be a while before they find the cause.

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Z51?
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probally bad valve springs.thier is a bulletin out on them.my buddies spring broke at 30 miles,lucky he was going slow.
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