Originally posted by Keyser:
I would really be concerned if I were you about pushing the rods that far. They may be fine for a while but it's the fatigue strength that I worry about. This is a used engine that you are rebuilding to produce over double what it was made for. With the amount of time, money and effort already invested I would consider upgrading the rods or lowering your goals. Just an opinion.




What would be a better power limit with stock bottom end, in your opinion?? I'm not looking to grenade this car anytime soon....


2005 Ford F150 SuperCab FX4 1964 Chevrolet Impala SS 1998 CSVT: 354HP/328TQ @ 10 psi, now gone