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Feb 27, 2013 | 08:43 AM

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Couple things..like I said earlier its a BUDGET build idk where you got $10k from. This motor may be driven at most 1,000k miles a year just to drive around town and smoke the tires I won't be hitting the high banks of Daytona with this. When I get the block I'm going to crack it open no matter what and at least replace the bearings and buy OEM rod bolts

Spend the $$, you will already have the rods off. It would be ideal for you use ARP bolts since you should re-size/check for roundness for OEM replacements as well.

Feb 27, 2013 | 02:04 PM

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I used to spin my cam-only LS1 with a PT7675 on it @17psi to 6500rpm making over 700rwhp for a long time with no issues. Looking back on it, I should of spun it higher.

Feb 27, 2013 | 03:33 PM

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I wouldn't mind doing the rod upgrade but like I said that would slow down the build. Do those rods work with the stock pistons? And I would also have to get my rotating assembly balanced?

Feb 27, 2013 | 04:22 PM

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I would run it stock. No bolts, no upgrades, just LS9 gaskets and turn it 6500rpm. Keep it at 650rwhp and you'll be golden.

I think people have forgotten or don't realize just how much power 650rwhp is.

Feb 27, 2013 | 04:38 PM

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I just feel hesitant about reusing the stock bolts after breaking the motor down the torqueing them back to check clearance them then using for final assembly. I hear you can only torque the factory bolts 3 times? That's why I was leaning to New OEM bolts..what do you think of this?

Feb 28, 2013 | 11:50 AM

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I would say 600-700 and keep the rpm down along with a good tune. Plenty of people that make more, BUT not everyone gets lucky for extended periods of time. Either way there is no guarantee. Things happen unfortunately.