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Old 01-10-2018, 07:29 PM
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Just bought a short block gen 3 block with gen 4 rods .

Did these come from the factory like this ?

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04 is the cross over year from the weak to good rods, you lucked out
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You got screwed in the sense that you got laid. Go high five your friends!
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So good for boost ?
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You dun GOOD, my friend!
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Old 01-10-2018, 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Darth_V8r
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You dun GOOD, my friend!
Okay guy need to build my son a turbo motor .

Have a set PRC Stage 2.5 heads , LS 2 intake , ebay 90mm T.B. , set of Holley 120 pound injectors , Milling H.P. oil pump , Holley hot side manifold and a Borg Warner T4 S475 turbo . And a Block , Crank , Pistons and Rods . Low miles @ 15000 on stock motor .

Where to go from here ?
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Start puttin' her together! I think you know the basics, and the gang's all here to help in the details you might be foggy on. Keep us posted!
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Originally Posted by 1973 STEP A SIDE
Okay guy need to build my son a turbo motor .

Have a set PRC Stage 2.5 heads , LS 2 intake , ebay 90mm T.B. , set of Holley 120 pound injectors , Milling H.P. oil pump , Holley hot side manifold and a Borg Warner T4 S475 turbo . And a Block , Crank , Pistons and Rods . Low miles @ 15000 on stock motor .

Where to go from here ?
Oh you don't know? Why you start a "What camshaft should I buy?" thread of course.

I am teasing.

But, go find a nice cam and let that little guy eat.
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Originally Posted by mOtOrHeAd MiKe
Oh you don't know? Why you start a "What camshaft should I buy?" thread of course.

I am teasing.

But, go find a nice cam and let that little guy eat.
I think I will start a thread on head bolt washers . I need to find the best !
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Please, oh please, start a "how many hp from brand x intake?" thread
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Originally Posted by Darth_V8r
Please, oh please, start a "how many hp from brand x intake?" thread
How about a thread on ( Can I make 600 Hp on the new spark plug change 4.8 ) Yea some of the stupid #%@& you read on these pages . lol..
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What size of Ls did you get?

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