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Old Sep 20, 2014 | 10:54 PM
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Anybody running LE2 heads with nitrous about 100? Stock bottom end. I'm on the fence on if it'll hold. I'm leaning towards the ***** gonna break side.
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Old Sep 21, 2014 | 11:52 AM
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A well sorted LE2 setup should be making about 500 at the crank NA.
600 hp with the 100 shot is not going to break a stock bottom LT1 if built and tuned right.
How "stock bottom" is this engine? Factory build / high mileage........forget it. Quality rebuild by a PROFICIENT mechanic, including resized rod ends, etc. ..........then it all depends on the competency of the person tuning it.
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Engine is original. I'm planning Le2 heads in the future and would like a little juice for those days at the track when good enough isn't gonna cut it. I was wondering if I should plan on a rebuild then or not.
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Originally Posted by The Outlaw Kid
Engine is original. I'm planning Le2 heads in the future and would like a little juice for those days at the track when good enough isn't gonna cut it. I was wondering if I should plan on a rebuild then or not.
Get some quality pistons and rod bolts an spray away.
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