Does forged internals help on stock compression engine?
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Does forged internals help on stock compression engine?
I have a 2002 Z06. If I were to forge the internals, but keep the compression the exact same, would that allow me to run a great more boost? Or could I only run significantly more boost if I dropped compression?
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Thanks mate. I'm with ya. But if I were to go forged, and not drop compression, is going forged a complete waste? Or can I still bump up boost over a cast engine a good bit even on stock compression?
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stock vette engines with the right set up and rod bolts - 600-620rwhp
lowering compression is not always needed with boost, the right set up will be fine and be more fun day to day with near stock 10:1 compression. Most engines we build are 9:5 minimum.
stroker motors can get away with more per say since it has more cubic inches.
Callies compstar rods and Diamond pistons are a good combo.
One thing to look at is when your wanting to push these motors with a lot of boost the stock heads have a thin deck and will not seal up for very long. Head studs and a quality head are your best choice when wanting to make serious power. Then you have to look at the block distorting haha It never ends. Options are changing to a iron block or the RHS alum block. TFS or AFR heads are a good choice when looking towards aftermarket heads.
lowering compression is not always needed with boost, the right set up will be fine and be more fun day to day with near stock 10:1 compression. Most engines we build are 9:5 minimum.
stroker motors can get away with more per say since it has more cubic inches.
Callies compstar rods and Diamond pistons are a good combo.
One thing to look at is when your wanting to push these motors with a lot of boost the stock heads have a thin deck and will not seal up for very long. Head studs and a quality head are your best choice when wanting to make serious power. Then you have to look at the block distorting haha It never ends. Options are changing to a iron block or the RHS alum block. TFS or AFR heads are a good choice when looking towards aftermarket heads.
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The more compression you run the more you need to look at fuel limits. The higher compression the more octane needed.
