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Old 03-22-2011, 08:35 PM
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Can a stock timing chaing handle 480 rwhp? Thanks guys.
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Yes but I would not trust it long term.
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Originally Posted by 1hotlt1
Can a stock timing chaing handle 480 rwhp? Thanks guys.
I would say it's more dependent on the rpm you're spinning than the rwhp number.

a 480rwhp boosted/sprayed motor that spins to 5800rpm will wear on parts differently than a 480rwhp n/a motor that spins to 7000rpm

either way a quality timing set is added insurance in both scenarios, just one would rely on a higher quality part more than the other.
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Originally Posted by myltwon
I would say it's more dependent on the rpm you're spinning than the rwhp number.

a 480rwhp boosted/sprayed motor that spins to 5800rpm will wear on parts differently than a 480rwhp n/a motor that spins to 7000rpm

either way a quality timing set is added insurance in both scenarios, just one would rely on a higher quality part more than the other.
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I would play it save and use the gmpp heavy duty timing set for the lt1.


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