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Closer examination showed a broken No. 2 piston. Working until 2 a.m., the DRT crew bolted on the turbos, intercooler, head and all the plumbing and proved again that hard wrenching can make miracles happen. The DRT Civic not only made it to the first round but also posted a 9.63 with no signs of smoke. Unfortunately the pass was a tick too slow, as Lisa Kubo lit the win lights with a 9.54. Damnit!
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 Closer examination showed a broken No. 2 piston. Working until 2 a.m., the DRT crew bolted on the turbos, intercooler, head and all the plumbing and proved again that hard wrenching can make miracles happen. The DRT Civic not only made it to the first round but also posted a 9.63 with no signs of smoke. Unfortunately the pass was a tick too slow, as Lisa Kubo lit the win lights with a 9.54. Damnit!  View Related Article

 

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