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In preparation for FI - while doing OPGS and Timing gear

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I think part of the motivation is that you are already right there for the crank gear. It is a complete pain in the ass to get to and at that point all you have to do is slide it off the crank. Even if it wasn't a weak point, it would be worth it to me to not have to tear it down again.
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The way I look at it is are you willing to bet your motor on it not failing? I made 11 1/2 mile passes a few days ago. Never worried for a second that my motor couldn't handle the torture test. Peace of mind let's you fully enjoy the car without worrying about whether something might break at any moment.
 

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You wont need any gaskets. Everything is rubber o-ring type. Just need a few dabs of rtv here and there...
Hopefully you and Terry are correct! but...just in case, I have everything sitting here if there happens to be a problem!

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I am with zaquhree. I think if not doing the OPG and CG, then do a damper. That is what I did. I see people losing motors that already replaced OPG in here...Then you have ATI saying that they have never lost an OPG in a Coyote with their damper on it. So my thought was that I save the 1500 to 2k, and if it goes (which I in NO way want to happen by the way), I will use that savings towards doing things the absolute right way, and get a lower end made to handle all of this power.
 

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I am with zaquhree. I think if not doing the OPG and CG, then do a damper. That is what I did. I see people losing motors that already replaced OPG in here...Then you have ATI saying that they have never lost an OPG in a Coyote with their damper on it. So my thought was that I save the 1500 to 2k, and if it goes (which I in NO way want to happen by the way), I will use that savings towards doing things the absolute right way, and get a lower end made to handle all of this power.
Of course ATI is going to say that. How else will they sell their product?

Who has lost a motor with OPG and/or crank gear that was the fault of those failed parts and not the block/tune/<insert other inferior part here>?

I doubt MMR will publish numbers on failed components, I know Livernois has implied that they've seen failed crank gears but provide nothing more than a tongue in cheek response.
 

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Of course ATI is going to say that. How else will they sell their product?

Who has lost a motor with OPG and/or crank gear that was the fault of those failed parts and not the block/tune/<insert other inferior part here>?

I doubt MMR will publish numbers on failed components, I know Livernois has implied that they've seen failed crank gears but provide nothing more than a tongue in cheek response.
That is exactly how I was thinking. Every item we are buying just in case ends up costing thousands of dollars when none of them have been proven to prevent anything at all. I only got the ATI damper as they had a few blems on Ebay cheap. Like I said, I will save the money and put it towards the safest option if necessary at some point.
 

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the best people to ask are your tuners.

Shaun from AED is one of the most unbiased individuals I have ever met on essential mods and what is or isn't worth it. I still consult with him from time to time.

I haven't known Lund as long but he is proving to be an invaluable consultant on these questions as well.
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