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01-11-2009, 11:10 PM

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rod bolts???

will stock rod bolts on a 5.3 hold 10 psi??? or do i have to upgrade bolts? im trying to do a budget build i can go 8 psi if needed. i want atleast 400 rwhp.

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01-12-2009, 01:12 AM

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I don't think you'll have a problem with the bolts--its usually the rod that fails, and that is all relative of course to your tune. That being said, they are cheap insurance.

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01-12-2009, 02:40 AM

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You should have piston problems before you will break a rod bolt. If your method of boost is decent you will have no problem making well over 400rwhp.

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01-12-2009, 04:43 AM

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You should have piston problems before you will break a rod bolt. If your method of boost is decent you will have no problem making well over 400rwhp.

I agree, we've always seen the stock pistons break first. Bob

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01-12-2009, 08:11 AM

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mine holds 15psi plus a 50 shot of spray... 3 years and still going strong.

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01-12-2009, 06:44 PM

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i think RPM is the bolt breaker, not boost

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01-12-2009, 06:50 PM

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i think RPM is the bolt breaker, not boost

+1 It would seem the most stress the rod bolts see is the transition from upward motion to downward motion. Thus, rpm's and rod/piston weight would be the issue.

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rod bolts???

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