Forged Bottem End For SC Question
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Forged Bottem End For SC Question I am going to be changing my setup by going with AFR heads, a Comp 220/224 115+2 XE-R cam, and a Vortech T-Trim supercharger. I am thinking that if I am going to have my car all apart I need to at least consider forging the bottom end at the same time.
I assume that properly tuned with about 9psi I should be able to get 600ish rwhp out of this combination. The reality of my situation is that I live at high altitude (7000 feet) and loose about 25% of my horsepower. This turns the awesome 600 rwhp into about 450 or so rwhp.
At a rwhp level of 450 to 500 is it really necessary to go with aftermarket forged rods or could I just use the stock rods with ARP bolts? Are there any "budget" LS1 specific 6.100" or 6.125" rods available?
I assume that properly tuned with about 9psi I should be able to get 600ish rwhp out of this combination. The reality of my situation is that I live at high altitude (7000 feet) and loose about 25% of my horsepower. This turns the awesome 600 rwhp into about 450 or so rwhp.
At a rwhp level of 450 to 500 is it really necessary to go with aftermarket forged rods or could I just use the stock rods with ARP bolts? Are there any "budget" LS1 specific 6.100" or 6.125" rods available?
Please PSJ Dont tell me you bought the Eagle H-Beam w/ l-19's for $600....
I paid $400 for Eagle H-Beam rods with and upgrade to ARP L-19 rod bolts for $100 extra.
I would do a set od forged pistons also to lower comprssion so you can run higher boost of pump gas. My Diamond pistons were $600 and the rings were $180.
All new bearing throughout the whole motor shouldnt be more then $150, ARP Main studs $160, New Ported LS6 oil pump $160, New timing chain $150 and machining and labor for assemblie $... that will depend on who you have local to you and if you shop around........
Kyle
I paid $400 for Eagle H-Beam rods with and upgrade to ARP L-19 rod bolts for $100 extra.
I would do a set od forged pistons also to lower comprssion so you can run higher boost of pump gas. My Diamond pistons were $600 and the rings were $180.
All new bearing throughout the whole motor shouldnt be more then $150, ARP Main studs $160, New Ported LS6 oil pump $160, New timing chain $150 and machining and labor for assemblie $... that will depend on who you have local to you and if you shop around........
Kyle
