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Old Jan 30, 2019 | 12:14 PM
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There is no reason why anyone should be buying Procomp or anything related to them in 2018. Their quality issues have been well known and documented across multiple forums for well over a decade. My personal experience with procomp started in 2008 when I was young and didnt know any better (first engine build). The machine shop sold me pro comp roller rockers for a smoking deal. They sure were pretty but the trunion started coming loose with less than 500 miles on the engine.
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I think this is a good build, I know everyone is bashing the OP about his choice of parts, and maybe its not really bashing, it might be more of trying to shed some light on the reputation of the parts. if this is the direction that he wants to go, so be it. if he makes 1000whp with this set up and a Chinese turbo, that's cool with me and he'll be happy about it.

good luck on the build!, ill be watching this one.
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Old Feb 7, 2019 | 06:13 PM
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Pat g spec. Shooting for 500rwhp on motor then I’m going to spray it for more.



She is about ready to go in.
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Such a huge cam but steel retainers?
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Old Feb 7, 2019 | 07:57 PM
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Such a huge cam but steel retainers?
they’re pretty light for steel. I’ve been running a set now for a couple of years no issues shifting at 7k with 231 239@.050 cam.
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Old Feb 8, 2019 | 12:30 AM
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They arent as light as titanium for sure though. And those upper revs on some springs wont be stable either.
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lets beat this dead horse
Who is the engine you built here?
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Old Feb 11, 2019 | 06:08 AM
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lets beat this dead horse
Who is the engine you built here?
you been drinking?
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Old Feb 11, 2019 | 09:36 AM
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you been drinking?
Yea, but how did the engine last?
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Old Feb 11, 2019 | 10:17 AM
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Yea, but how did the engine last?
lol i haven't installed it yet... there will be updates
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Out with the lq9.
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Old Feb 13, 2019 | 06:14 PM
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Ive got a set of narrowed 6.125 4340 i beams that would fit that speedmaster crank. cheap too. they are older style arp through bolt but not a bad rod.
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Uh ohhh!!!!
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Intake,headers

Trans, and exhaust.
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Sounds good!! Have you taken it for a spin? How does it feel?
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Old Feb 17, 2019 | 09:52 PM
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Sounds good!! Have you taken it for a spin? How does it feel?
No. need to put exhaust on, and install the shifter. Plus it wet out here, and she needs a tune..
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Thats good progress. Are you going to Dyno it or take it to the track?
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Thats good progress. Are you going to Dyno it or take it to the track?
Both.
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