Quote: Originally Posted by
Monster 
He also didn't beat on the car the way it should have been. If you plan on visiting the track alot I would strap it. Totmacher sold me on them his bedplate had cracks from tracking a stock wheeled s3. And once the bedplate goes you need a whole new block. New block is harder to come by then 500$ straps.
He DID race it...there are plenty of videos showing otherwise, and honestly at that much HP if the bedplate cracking were an issue than it would've fallen out in 1 or 2 races, not so much a longevity thing.
I don't need a lesson in bedplates. I went through HELL when I bought my first block. Was totally ruined from the bedplate, and like you said yeah...gotta buy a new one. The previous owner had run a 75 shot and a S3 or some crap...either way he was an idiot, thus proving the tune is more crucial than the hardware in some instances.
What compression are the Arias pistons? Never seen them or heard anything about 'em
