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Old Feb 12, 2015 | 11:34 AM
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My new motor (stock LS3) has 1,800 miles on it. Im thinking about adding pistons and rods and keeping the stock crank. Im finishing up my custom billet s480 rear mount setup. I would like to crack the 1000WHP mark, but realistically keep it at 800-900. What pistons and rods would you recommend? The stock crank will be taken out and checked by a machine shop, then balanced with the new pistons and rods.
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no need to get crazy, off the shelf stuff will work for that power level. Eagle and compstar's have made that
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no need to get crazy, off the shelf stuff will work for that power level. Eagle and compstar's have made that
Awesome glad to hear, thanks!
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