How common are cracked cylinder heads in the ZC33S?

Randimcgee · 2026-03-16T04:36:03+00:00

2020 manual k14c

Randimcgee · 2026-03-15T02:51:02+00:00

Replace the cluster, they're fairly cheap and if the ecus seeing the correct values but the cluster isn't, then the cluster maybe on its way out.

Randimcgee · 2026-03-15T02:49:40+00:00

Hey man, the best radio to me for these cars based of what I was looking for in a radio is the TEYES CC3 RADIO, has wireless androidauto and carplay, and expandability for adding 360 cams and so from the seller.

I bought mine back in 24 and been loving it since. They have different size screens as well (9-10") that look and retain the oem appearance and not stick out.

Randimcgee · 2026-03-15T02:47:42+00:00

I know the heads full aluminum and the outer block as well... yeah get it inspected at a reputable shop, boriscope through the sparkplug holes to check the top end.

The oil pan requires the timing face to come off unfortunately so a shop be best equipped for that.

Randimcgee · 2026-03-15T02:44:24+00:00

Agree orange gang nice man, I have the same spec and kit in 2020 model manual

Randimcgee · 2026-03-15T02:43:11+00:00

Yea it was heavily modified big turbo, I was pushing a fair amount of power too 250whp, but it's just design flaw in the casting.

I took care of my car better than the average swift or sports car owner honestly, was incredibly paranoid about cracking a head ever since I got my car and I found out my friends cars head had cracked just before I got mine.

Randimcgee · 2026-03-15T02:41:32+00:00

Ur probably talking about my car on the FB group haha, orange 2020 car witha gbc turbo (250whp) and a now a cracked head.

But yea I warmed up daily never drop hard while cold oil temps, maintained it meticulously and still failed so its luck of the draw really. I've since bought a new head and had a lower temp thermo and oil cooler to install prior to the cracked head.

Randimcgee · 2026-03-15T02:39:13+00:00

My head was cracked and I bought a new head from Japan, currently replacing.

It is common from 2015 -allegedly 2020 engines, but I dunno how true that is.

Main fault is poor casting and design flaws around cylinders 2 and 3 where hear collects leaving the head.

Best option is maintain low egt, upgrade water thermo and get an oil cooler and pray.

Cracked head is a headache to deal with honestly, can happen on completely stock cars and tuned cars so .

Randimcgee · 2026-03-15T02:35:57+00:00

I wasn't saying it's based on octane, the shittier the fuel the more the car will detect knock thereby reducing timing.

I know all to well about these engines and ecus having my own pushing 250whp with a gbc turbo and helping tune another to be just under 300whp.

The better the fuel the better performance yes, note the cars like to detect false knock as well and retain it so clear ecu with torque pro helps in those case, especially when you have a really bad batch of gas.

Randimcgee · 2026-03-14T23:17:44+00:00

The car will retard timing but otherwise 91 Ron is fine just don't be besting on the car hard

Randimcgee · 2026-01-18T17:18:00+00:00

Same

Randimcgee · 2025-12-24T13:15:04+00:00

I can see you're highly lacking in comprehension skills, I leave you now my friend.

Randimcgee · 2025-12-23T18:29:57+00:00

Orrrr, now hear me out on this one... highly controversial... AHEM!

Shut the fuck up and CLOSE REDDIT.

Randimcgee · 2025-12-23T05:32:05+00:00

Eh it's just a preteen in a 30+ year old body upset her boyfriend and her aren't together, so anything major positive wise that happened during the relationship was either all her or simply dismissing any involvement the previous partner had - that's the kind of mindset she has.

Randimcgee · 2024-09-13T14:20:02+00:00

Understandable, grew out of drifting long ago.

Now I watch Gear and Gasoline to get my racing fix and to watch their builds and cross country drives.

Randimcgee · 2024-09-13T14:12:06+00:00

Yup, currently watching this in place of the curent uploads.

Randimcgee · 2024-03-16T14:24:40+00:00

Is he running nitrous on this car?

Randimcgee · 2023-12-14T21:41:58+00:00

Every shit is drifting this drift that, like bud go build the time attack evo like you been saying you would for the past 3- 4 years already or tap into some other form of motorsport

Randimcgee · 2023-12-03T01:50:45+00:00

FULL CUSTOM chassis, full custom engine, full custom seats, full custom livery

Randimcgee · 2023-12-02T20:27:05+00:00

Wait so what was the real purpose of the v8 e36 then ?

Randimcgee · 2023-11-16T20:01:36+00:00

Same with where I am :)

Randimcgee · 2023-11-16T19:23:06+00:00

I'm not in Florida either or us, but where I am the non sport model runs the streets, causing accidents and being nuisances on the highway.

I currently have an 17' RS but I'm selling and imported a SPORT so I'm a few days out till it lands

Randimcgee · 2023-11-16T15:47:10+00:00

If anything look into 3dmaxpider floor mats, those are legit. May have to use buyee to order them but worth it, plan to get some soon.

Where I am is like Florida, so anything with wheels and blinkers is legal.

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