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chad1 01-03-2010 11:47 AM


Originally Posted by ryanmcd53 (Post 3016650)
I have inconnel exhaust valves with oval port heads, the bottom end is stock. There is a blower cam in there but not sure what one. Are the gm rods strong enough for 700hp? If I change the pistons will it last.

Pistons are not the weak link!!!! All the comments above are dead on. Back it down to 5-6 lbs of boost and let it eat. Still should make 670 hp depending on cam. At 7 lbs you WILL push a headgasket.

ryanmcd53 01-03-2010 01:06 PM

I appreciate the input from everybody 5lbs it is. I run 93 octane, it is avaible on every other corner. I wasnt sure to rebuild a perfect running engine for 2 extra ilbs of boost or leave it alone and spend money elsewere

2112 01-03-2010 01:48 PM


Originally Posted by Uncle Dave (Post 3016663)
Can you get 93?

93 is NOT available on the West Coast.
You go from 91 to race gas out here.

Its not an issue of paying for good fuel, its an issue of availability.


UD

Yea, what's up with that Dave? Is it because our politicians are environmental communists? :mad:

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Griff 01-04-2010 02:26 AM

No 93 octane around here either anymore. We had Amoco Ulimate at 92 octane until last Spring, but now even that is 91 too.

Rattlesnake Jake 01-04-2010 05:52 AM

I agree with what Smitty said in post #7 except when I had my whippled 502 I had the heads ring cut for the Fel Pro Loc Wire head gaskets. 6 lb boost, 8.75 pistons, 93 octane.

Uncle Dave 01-04-2010 11:36 AM


Originally Posted by 2112 (Post 3016723)
Yea, what's up with that Dave? Is it because our politicians are environmental communists? :mad:

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Im not sure what the deal is.
Its likely more market factor than anything else.

Performance Autos are are being mfgr'd to tolerate 91, and its cheaper for the oil companies to produce.


UD


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