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Old 04-12-2012, 08:38 PM
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so im looking for a reliable 600 rwhp setup through a th400 on boost (single turbo) i need 600rwhp can i do this on a stock press fit rod motor or do i NEED an 05+ floating rod motor i want a 6.0l but im sure i can do it with a 05+ 5.3l what do you guys think
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For sure I would do something like a t76 And if u want to be a little safer and get a kittle more tune out of it run e85
If u can put rod bolts in it and head studs and get a reliable tuner that use to turbo ls setups
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so either one will support 600 whp in stock form??
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A stock long block is only as strong as its weakest bolt/rod.




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