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Old 05-07-2010   #1
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Re: Evo X upgrades

^Is that because it's thicker and to help with small metal shavings (probably not the best words)?
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Re: Evo X upgrades

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^Is that because it's thicker and to help with small metal shavings (probably not the best words)?
You want slightly increased wear on a fresh engine so that the rings seat and everything else mates together nicely. Synthetic is too slippery and does not allow for this initial wear.
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