weranc55

420 BHP 450 ft/lbs 6.0 short block lunati bottom end. I've heard that the lunati billet steel rods are not that strong. I want to put a supercharger on the motor but am concerned if the bottom end will hold. Anyone throw one of those rods.

Thanks

Chuck

LOnSLO

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You heard that the Pro Billets aren't that strong??? Who in the world told you that? They will handle more than you can throw at them.

Reckless

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yep, chuck, those are good rods You didn't blow up my motor did you?

anoldsman

I'll also jump in to say that Lunati makes some very good rods, pistons, and cranks. You should have no problem in your application.

Chris

SSnakekiller

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lol those rods are top notch.. find a new source. If you are building something under 1000hp you shouldnt have a worry in the world. Over 1000 and I believe they are still not even phased..

Ed Potter @ LPE

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Hi Chuck


If that's a 415 that we built with the forged internals, the supercharger is not going to make enough power to break it.

Now tuning a supercharger is another story, if it's not properly tuned, it can be very easy to damage a motor.

Let me know if I can be of any help,
Ed

weranc55

I have had one engine failure with there rods in a 396 Sbc and my blower shop ASSC in Chicago does not like the rods for a high horse engine. I will try it and if it blows I will let you guys know. We will not have a problem tuning the motor. That motor has 75k miles on it and its held up so far. It should make about 550 to 600hp with the blower. Thanks for the feedback guys

Ed Potter @ LPE

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If you have any questions on what we did just let me know, we're happy to help!

Ed

weranc55

Thanks Ed.

I will be putting a procharger on the car in the next few months. Your engine has gone a lot of miles and is very driveable. I just want more power.