I was wondering how far you can push stock rods somewhat reliably. What have you experienced rpm/power number of passes. Let me know Herb
I was told 600 with ARP bolts, polished beems and shot peened. If you call Oliver racing they will ask the weight of your rotating assy. Then ask what bolt you use and the RPM you plan to run. They said with the standard ARP bolt in a BBB rod don't spin it past 6000 with the combo I had. I don't have the specs in front of me. It was the JE 10.2:1 forged piston though. RPM is what kills them from what they said, not HP. I went to Aluminum R&R's.... Good luck.
Max mine have seen was 6500 with the heavy Sealed Power forged pistons. Mine are polished w/ARP bolts, rotating assy balanced. I usually shift at 6000 max and now limit RPM at 6200. Been running this set of rods since 1994 or so. Next engine will be running TA's billet rods built by Manley. Devon
Devon thats nice to know as i've been wondering how fast I can turn it as I've done the same with arp bolts, polished and peened rods but with wiseco forged pistons. I need a time machine to get it running though. :blast:
I have run stock rods for years and 100s of 1/4 mile passes. I am careful with the engine and don't let it go wild in the burnout and shift at 6000-6200 and cross the line at 6350 or so. It makes about 600hp. I did lose a rod on the dyno in a new engine right after we had made 648hp and 610 torque. I'm not sure what caused it, except maybe a bad rod (broke) or we were just trying too hard. Anyway when you approach 650hp you are headed for trouble with my experience for whatever that is worth. As stated, go light on everything. My next engine will have aluminum rods and a lighten crank and VERY light pistons. JIm N.
