Forged motor?
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Instructor
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From: Lubbock Texas
Forged motor?
What all is involved in forging a motor? Which parts need to be forged? I am about to install an A & A Procharger kit and I'm just looking down the road to see what is involved if I want to exceed 600 hp.
Racer
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Melting Slicks
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A forged Lunati rotating assembly (pistons, rods & crank) will cost nearly 4K.
A forged Eagle rotating assembly will cost nearly 2K.
The above prices are just for parts and does not include labor.
A forged Eagle rotating assembly will cost nearly 2K.
The above prices are just for parts and does not include labor.
Safety Car
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From: Cape Coral FL
Originally Posted by mdhmi
Pistons, rods, and rod bolts are the main components that need to be replaced. Guys have run in the 8's with the stock crank.
Mark
Mark
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From: That dam place where it rains all the time
Originally Posted by ArKay99
Mark, you are quite right. I was surprised, but there is an LS1 on another forum using a stock crank and running over 1100rwhp.
LINK Please
Melting Slicks
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From: Davie Florida
Originally Posted by Devildog5150
thanks. is eagle a good brand, not familiar with them.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Near Jacksonville Fl.
Originally Posted by mdhmi
Pistons, rods, and rod bolts are the main components that need to be replaced. Guys have run in the 8's with the stock crank.
Mark
Mark
Is it just because their PM? What is the actual strength difference? What is the compressive yield compared to steel, forging only buy's you 10% over cast at best in steel.
Has anyone ever failed a rod without breaking a bolt or seizing a piston?
