ham_r_down01

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ham_r_down01

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Marine engines are not car engines. Crazy that no one understands this. A strong bottom end is crucial in either hobby. Cams seem to be the major factor between the two. I'm talking 600hp big Chevys. Since when did the blocks change? Never did. You can add Merlin, worlds, brodix, dart, ect to any marine engine. The cam gives the engine it's personality.

abmotorman

And was your point to derail this? Thanks for the recap and your Marine engine wisdom genius! FYI, we're talking lower ends, NOT cams.

*FYI, an outlaw car that is locked in gear, entering and exiting corner, lifting (dragging the lower end) and hammering the throttle, at much higher RPM is very abusive to the lower end. Tolerances are critical since the bearing sees loads on all sides. Marine engines, sees this only when the prop is moving air. BOTH are abusive environments and alot can be learned by both. Let's keep an open mind.

14 apache

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Carr bolts where made by SPS. They are non magnetic and I think they add another 500. to the cost of the rods. And you don't have to replace them non serviceable.

vintage chromoly

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Would it be safe to say that in a sub-6000 rpm marine engine, proper machine work and proper clearances outweigh the bolt selection? In other words, will we commonly see failures in 600 hp, 6000 rpm BBC marine engines with proper setup and using the base ARP offering?

Black Baja

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Arp 2000 6700rpmand less. 6700rpm and above needs a "custom bolt"

the deep

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Oh God , someone didn't have their lanyard on . Safety police post #32 please......lol
Humor is good !

SB

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I think I'm gonna name my next dog Rod Bolt.

stimleck

That will give new meaning to "popping a rod" lol

SB

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LOl.
Current dog is Axle. When he poops and someone I know is around I'll say something like "Damn it. My axle took a schit again." Crosseyes. LOL.