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Dec 16, 2012 | 08:05 PM

carbed86fox

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what would be the first thing to go when your making to much power like what is the weakest part of an ls bottom end? pistons rods rod bolts?

Dec 16, 2012 | 08:11 PM

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If turning a lot of RPM then rods and rod bolts.

If throwing on alot of boost or nitrous then the pistons will be the weak link.

Dec 16, 2012 | 08:19 PM

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what about like 8 pouunds?

Dec 16, 2012 | 08:24 PM

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With a good tune, quality gas and spinning it to non-astronomical RPMs that engine should last a long time.

Dec 16, 2012 | 10:37 PM

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At 8 pounds you should have no problems as long as you don't get rpm crazy. They key is a good tune.

Dec 17, 2012 | 08:49 AM

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how hard would it be to get a good tune with a carb and a msd 6010?

Dec 17, 2012 | 09:29 AM

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It's actually pretty easy with the timing retard feature. The msd 6010 is very user friendly and is easy to tune with a laptop. Just get a blow thru carb and you good to go...check out this months Car Craft Engine Swap magazine, there is a yellow turbo LS powered maverick witha nice budget setup...

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