Will the Bottom End crap on me?

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Mar 7, 2007 | 06:11 PM

BlackHoleSunSS

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Will the Bottom End crap on me?

Well, I am doing LS6 intake/ported heads, TREx, LT's, LS7 lifters, LS2 timing chain, hardened 7.400 pushrods, PRC dual spring kit and an LS6 oil pump. Doing ARP head bolts as well.

I am wondering if the stock bottom end will crap on me when I get a tune and rev this engine with this new setup? I hear things about the con-rod bolts and am curious. I just have bolt-ons as of now with 113k miles on the clock, M6.

Thanks!

Mar 7, 2007 | 07:05 PM

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You will be fine. But i would put some ARP rod bolts in it just to be on the safe side

Mar 7, 2007 | 07:19 PM

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Sorry to hijack,but it might pertain to your question.Does anyone know what a shop may charge to swap out rod bolts? How long would it take(labor hours)?

Mar 7, 2007 | 07:30 PM

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Personally IMO if I were you I would look into building a shortblock b\c that is a lot of miles. I have a 02 Z06 w\ 8000 miles on it, I sprayed it w\ a 100 shot wet, stretched a rod bolt and cracked the #7 piston in half. Most guys know it as the dreaded #7 piston try search and you will find the thread about this. Anyway good luck man I hope she holds up.

Mar 7, 2007 | 07:34 PM

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I think if you stay na you will be okay, I wouldnt spray on a motor with that many miles on it

But on the other hand, if you brake the bottom end you can get a forged one, and then bring on the N2O.

Mar 7, 2007 | 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by john563

Sorry to hijack,but it might pertain to your question.Does anyone know what a shop may charge to swap out rod bolts? How long would it take(labor hours)?

i know the oil pan gasket pays 4ish hours. i did it on my car under warranty and got paid for all of it instead of my 30% commission