![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
With the forged build on the way its got me thinking.
![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
Im sure that were all aware once the pistons are rods are in, the weak point is the actual block itself; something that was remedied with the 5S casting using much less brittle material for the blocks.
![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
Peter mentioned that in all the time hes built the 3S he has seen 7 crack
![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
Therefore I think that we can all safely assume that there is an element of risk
![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
Goals are to hit 350-400bhp long term
![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)
Interested to hear from people that have been running north of 350bhp long term and who has had cracks where.
![](./images/smilies/spacer.gif)