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Originally Posted by 11Thumper
I have a few questions. Not picking bones with anyone, just want to understand this a little better.
1. Didn't Nissan implement the "limp mode" because they switched to a new "green" bearing material in our engines? I thought I read it someplace and it's possible the limp mode was created as a result of that (material specifications), nothing more.
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I've read that Nissan decided to drop lead out a a tri-metal formula a few years back to go "green". As a result, the bearing started showing breakdown at sustained temps over 300 degrees and this is the reason for the 280 degree limp mode. I'll try to find the article.
Edit: problem is mentioned in this article:
http://www.modified.com/tech/sccp_08...e/viewall.html