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    so i took apart the whole engine today because there was a loud knock noise coming from the inside of the engine. I had KR up around 14, and i am thinking i overboosted the engine. I had the P0121 code also. I was running a 2.8 Pulley, maybe i should of been going to the 3.0 or 3.1. i always use 93 octane. Here are my mods, and attached is a copy of my power tuners bin file. Turns out 6 Chipped Pistons. Pictures Below

    Triple Edge ported Gen III (inlet and outlet, setup for an I/C)Trannyman
    INTENSE Supercharger coupling

    INTENSE PCM

    INTENSE™ Stage 1X Blower Cam, duration @ .050": 210?/221?, lobe lifts: .321"/.329", valve lifts with 1.60:1 rocker arms: .514"/.526", lobe separation angle: 115?, intake centerline: 111?

    1.6 Roller Rockers 3rd gen

    LS6 105#

    INTENSE Oil Restricted Pushrods 5/16 X .083 X 7.50

    Comp Cam Lifters

    Rollermaster Timing Chain Set

    ZZP Valve Locks and Retainers

    42.5# Flow matched

    Walbro 255lph Fuel Pump

    MSP CAI

    Casper's Timing Commander

    ZZP Voltage booster

    MSD Ignition Wires

    Sprint Tech springs

    TOG headers back to a Thrush glasspack and Borla Pro XS mufflers with singe rolled tip

    Performance Tranny Rebuild 10k Miles Ago(Hardened parts, shift kit)
    Last edited by Hixc; 08-03-2011 at 04:32 PM. Reason: mod list update
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