Recent content by KEVINK0000

Not for long I think. The 3.5 EB I can see that. The Toy… Man, I’m not a believer in that. No way.

I think this engine needs at least a 30w.

Topside of Toyota. Again, compared to the Ford and the previous NA Toyota block posted by @ESP9935 it seems light duty oriented. I know appearances are not everything, but there's definitely a deliberate effort to reduce metal in this design. It may not be the issue at all, but it's worthy of...

Yes the absolute number claim here I can’t agree with, but there was definitely more margin in those days. A 1000 hp FI small block is going to have some problems keeping together with stock block and 4 bolts. 600-700 maybe yes I can agree with. But I agree with the essential sentiment. Bottom...

Found the pic, or close enough in my post above. It still seems short on metal to me, like a light duty hybrid engine. Call me crazy, but I still think there is something with it. The crank looks nice, the block doesn’t. But I’ve never seen one in person.

Toyota Ford My non engineer mind finds this impressive. It looks strong to me, lol:

I appreciate your point, and explaining this. Do you think it’s swarf, then? I’m trying to find the pix that led me to think it was the block. The crank looks good, though.

Really? Hmm. The tear downs I’ve seen it seems smallish.

And as I recall, 10w60 became a thing originally because of oil consumption issues on the early e39 M5, not bottom end issues, and then was later recommended by bmw for the e46 M3 for bottom end issues.

Throwing this out there: When I was looking into getting a used M5 I found some interesting info on a builder of these engines who modified them and got more than factory power, and they would last longer even when tracked. I can’t recall his name, but he only recommended RL 5-50 as fill for his...

I’m thinking harmonics and block/crank flex. Swarf is bogus.

I still doubt the explanation of why these engines fail. Does anyone else?

Yes keep posting. Fresh perspectives are appreciated here, by many who remain silent.

Like clockwork. And after all our back and forth, you still can’t grasp what I have been saying. Yet I understand your point fully, and disagree. Maybe hit pause and contemplate.

This is my nomination for Post Of The Year.