I've read dozens of forced induction threads, and read quit a few of Dave@DDMWorks very informative explanations about forced induction and what it can do to a one of these 2.4L GM motors if you run it too hard, have too much boost, etc. (popped piston tops, sheared head-bolts, etc.) So I know what CAN happen, what I'd like to know is in a low boost setup like the DDM stage 1 kit, how OFTEN this actually happens. The second thing I'm trying to find out, is overall, how reliable these motors are stock. I know timing chain tensioners are/were is an issue, but is that still an issue or has Polaris resolved that recently? (I have a 2019). Angle drives? I know there was a recall in the past on them. The bottom line I'm trying to get to is, how likely is it that I'm going to have a major drive train issue, and how likely is it that it could be blamed on boost.
OK, so here is that twist I mentioned. In July of this year I was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Right now the issues I'm having are limited to my left hand and some balance problems. This is why I traded the Harley in on the SS in August. I just didn't feel safe on 2 wheels anymore. The thing with PD is that it advances at different rates for everyone. I might be fine (with meds) for 20 years, or I could be in a wheel chair in 5. My fear is that if I wait until August of 2021 to do boost, I may no longer be capable of handling a performance vehicle with a manual transmission when that time arrives. Or will only have a couple of years to enjoy it. I'm not asking for anyone to tell me what I should do. What I'm looking for is the folks with years of experience dealing with Polaris and slings, boosted or not, to give me an idea of what the likely hood is that I will need major drive train work between now and my end of warranty, and how likely it is that Polaris would give me grief about fixing it if my sling was boosted (assuming it wasn't something that could easily be attributed to the boost).
Thanks,
Steve