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Originally Posted by omg1010 View Post
As said before if the engine output is being stretched (tuning AND often driven at high rev) the crankshaft starts to slightly bend. As a result the conrods tilt against the crankshaft and the lubricating oil film is being squeezed out of the conrod bearings. No lube -> conrod bearings fail ... Increased oil-flow helps to prevent this.
I understand this, but to me the solution is a stiffer crank not more lube.

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