Originally Posted by mcalus

Don't quote me but I have heard the stock rods can actually hold some substantial power, that it is the bolts that get weak first. Reason being why I kept mine stock, I'm a broke college kid on a budget.

Originally Posted by 95sscamaro

this was on a 14x,xxx mile motor with boltons @ 6000rpm first time ever at the track. My engine builder said I would be fine because I’m not going to spray it. Im also in the broke *** college kid category, my dad is loaning me the money for my build, he wanted a completely stock build so I have to be grateful for what I got.

Originally Posted by fex77k

The stock crank and rods will be fine for what you need, just get rid of the stock pistons.

Originally Posted by 95sscamaro

I put one in my new pump, Its super easy to install just take out the 4 bolts on the pump and you punch out the pin that holds the spring in then reassemble.

Originally Posted by 93Z2871805

I don't blame you for wanting to go a little heavier duty considering what you've dealt with (Tough break by the way. That does suck especially being the first time out.). But I still think ARP bolts would be plenty, they wont just let the cap walk.

Originally Posted by 95sscamaro

Yes it sucked to say the least, I’m not questioning that, the bolts should work great, hey anything’s better than stock right.