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Originally Posted by FazerBoy
I'm thinking of getting the ESS 625 kit fitted.
What sort of effect will this have on the longevity of my engine? I know that this will obviously depend on how I drive the car and how often I use all the extra power, but this is a street-driven car and I will not be 'on it' all the time so can I hope to still get 100,000 miles out of the engine (rod bearing issues aside)? I'm at 20,000 miles now and want to keep this car long term.
Also, will I be ok with the stock tire sizes? I have Michelin Pilot Sports fitted which are fine at the moment but will I need wider rubber?
Thanks, Jack
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Well, at 30,000 miles I SC mine with an ESS 625 kit. I went ahead and swapped bearing as rod bolts when I did it. Bearings were already shot, now im at almost 60,000 miles SC kit still running strong. Oil reports are showing almost no wear, better than I was stock actually. 0 problems in over 2 years, I thrash this car as well. You will want to upgrade your tires to something more stick and or wider, while super fun you will destroy stock tires if you get on it at all. Before swapping tires just see how they do on your driving habbits though.
Key is keeping on top of every single thing that needs doing, engine and SC oil/filter especially.