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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 06:10 AM
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I'm planning on getting an f1a procharger on 8psi soon, and I just wanted to know what were some weak points on the motor. Right now its all stock except for LT headers and ecutouts. I did some research and found the crank could go up to 900-1000. Also the valvetrain should be upgraded but I won't be revving to 6k and I'm leaving the stock cam for now. So do I need pistons, rods, head bolts, rod bolts, etc? I'm hoping for atleast 500whp.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 09:01 AM
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The weakest point in the bottom end is the rod bolts. However, I spun a crank bearing and effed up the whole assembly. I would go ahead and get rods w/ARP 2000 bolts, Eagle 6.125 rods, get the blocked machined out .005'', and a piston built for bost to lower compression. That will make for a strong bottom end.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 11:36 AM
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Originally Posted by THEhomelessONE
I just wanted to know what were some weak points on the motor.
The owner, in many cases.
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 02:18 PM
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^lol damn!
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Old Aug 27, 2009 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by crainholio
The owner, in many cases.

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Old Aug 28, 2009 | 01:43 AM
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Rods, bolts, and pistons, thanks!
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