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Old 10-09-2008 | 06:13 PM
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Default RE: Overloading an engine

Detonation, preignition, and the like aside, there would also be more side loading on the piston of an engine that is being over-lugged. This can lead to advanced wear/scoring of the piston/liner. Ross