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Originally Posted by Team_STILLEN
I understand what you are saying, but I would consider that piston failure. The rod getting thrown would be a later effect. How long would it take for the piston to chatter enough to shatter and then cause a thrown rod? I've had piston chatter before than it is very noticeable longer before the piston fails.
Maybe you're just disagreeing for arguments sake.
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At high rpm and heavy load, if the rings let go, the piston will follow.
followed by a rod, this can all happen in half a second.
No , not for argument sake, First hand experience in this issue.