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Old Feb 17, 2011 | 08:56 PM
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How strong are factory ls1 pistons if I put the best rings best rod bolts and bearings
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reliably up to 600 Hp
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Old Feb 18, 2011 | 07:14 AM
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Is that at the wheel or the the fly
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Is that at the wheel or the the fly
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Proper calibration is key
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Calibration ? You talking tuning or balancing ?
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I would say between 550-600rwhp
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Well I busted a #7 ringland at 434rwhp..... IMO hyper suck othrr than mild stock use...
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Do y'all think my bottom will hold? :/ cam, stock 243s, and fast 90/90 and a 150 shot. I'm pretty sure I'll be fine.
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Do y'all think my bottom will hold? :/ cam, stock 243s, and fast 90/90 and a 150 shot. I'm pretty sure I'll be fine.
How high you revvin? stock rod bolts?
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Do y'all think my bottom will hold? :/ cam, stock 243s, and fast 90/90 and a 150 shot. I'm pretty sure I'll be fine.
It will but your luck will determine for how long
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