How much HP can stock rods handle?
03-25-2018, 10:27 PM
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900whp safe, 1000 whp is little risky
03-25-2018, 11:08 PM
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Well, i’m going to be pushing that limit here next week.. I’ll report back when I see how it does. Shooting for 1K. Also, I believe OfficerMartinez was well over 1100 when his blew.
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03-27-2018, 02:13 PM
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But that thinking sooner than later will cost you in the pocket.
03-27-2018, 08:58 PM
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Ant do you want to put a bet on that. I will cover that 1.00 to your .50 
................. no bet..........
03-27-2018, 09:12 PM
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03-28-2018, 05:03 PM
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03-28-2018, 05:15 PM
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I know a local car built by GForce that made 830 rwhp, and it was ran pretty hard for a while roll racing it...It finally broke a rod. Snapped it right in the middle, big end and small end was still free and smooth so....The rod was just over powered.
I don't think I'd go over 750 rwhp on one.... let alone the weak *** pistons. It dame sure ain't no LS3 motor....
IMOP, if you are pulling the motor for pistons, its not much more for rods..... $600 for a set of Compstar or K1 rods and re-balancing, sizing bearings etc.... Definitely worth the extra $1k you'll spend for piece of mind..
I don't think I'd go over 750 rwhp on one.... let alone the weak *** pistons. It dame sure ain't no LS3 motor....
IMOP, if you are pulling the motor for pistons, its not much more for rods..... $600 for a set of Compstar or K1 rods and re-balancing, sizing bearings etc.... Definitely worth the extra $1k you'll spend for piece of mind..
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03-28-2018, 06:02 PM
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I know a local car built by GForce that made 830 rwhp, and it was ran pretty hard for a while roll racing it...It finally broke a rod. Snapped it right in the middle, big end and small end was still free and smooth so....The rod was just over powered.
I don't think I'd go over 750 rwhp on one.... let alone the weak *** pistons. It dame sure ain't no LS3 motor....
IMOP, if you are pulling the motor for pistons, its not much more for rods..... $600 for a set of Compstar or K1 rods and re-balancing, sizing bearings etc.... Definitely worth the extra $1k you'll spend for piece of mind..
I don't think I'd go over 750 rwhp on one.... let alone the weak *** pistons. It dame sure ain't no LS3 motor....
IMOP, if you are pulling the motor for pistons, its not much more for rods..... $600 for a set of Compstar or K1 rods and re-balancing, sizing bearings etc.... Definitely worth the extra $1k you'll spend for piece of mind..
