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Racefab57 01-20-2008 07:48 PM

SINGLE TUBRO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! David. Its strip/STREET.

CrossRacingProducts 01-21-2008 06:29 AM

I would think twice about the stock internal parts. If the money is there, I would even think about an aftermarket block too.

If you really want to run all of the OEM parts then go with a single turbo and keep the boost light.

Grimace 01-21-2008 06:12 PM

If i change to the rods below would that be better for the bottom end they are forged? Should i also change the crank? its goin to be a low compression engine.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku

What about this Crank?

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...6&autoview=sku

OneBadGMC 01-21-2008 08:23 PM


Originally Posted by Grimace
If i change to the rods below would that be better for the bottom end they are forged? Should i also change the crank? its goin to be a low compression engine.

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku

What about this Crank?

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...6&autoview=sku

Cast cranks will kaboom with more than about 7 PSI of boost.

The rods you picked out are bottom of the barrel. You may as well be running bone stock rods. LT1 'pink' rods may even be a step up.

For the mild application you're wanting, buy Eagle brand.

You can find decent brand new Eagle rods right here on RJ for about 300.00.

Crank must be forged for it to live.

Save your pennies and do it right, or do it cheap and do it twice!

Grimace 01-21-2008 09:41 PM

I know i sound really cheap! Im tryin to put together a decent engine on a small budget! thanks for all the help! is this a upgrade from the other rods

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...W&autoview=sku

so a forged crank is the way to go! Wow they are crazy expensive the kinda of money im spending here should have me in the 10s on motor!

hammertime 01-22-2008 01:45 AM


Originally Posted by Grimace
I know i sound really cheap! Im tryin to put together a decent engine on a small budget! thanks for all the help! is this a upgrade from the other rods

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...W&autoview=sku

so a forged crank is the way to go! Wow they are crazy expensive the kinda of money im spending here should have me in the 10s on motor!

IMO Them rods are worse then the other Summit Rods, the others are atleast 4340 these are 5140. A discussion on a budget minded rod has been talked about on another site, sounded like the first Summit Rods you have arent that bad of a rod. Several of the guys used them, one had them in his 555 bbc that made 940hp on the dyno. I like eagle stuff, but any rod I buy I upgrade the rod bolts. I would not buy a cast crank, like mentioned above your asking for trouble.

OneBadGMC 01-22-2008 07:29 AM


Originally Posted by Grimace
I know i sound really cheap! Im tryin to put together a decent engine on a small budget! thanks for all the help! is this a upgrade from the other rods

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...W&autoview=sku

so a forged crank is the way to go! Wow they are crazy expensive the kinda of money im spending here should have me in the 10s on motor!

The lower end has nothing to do with how much power you're going to make. The top end of the motor determines that.

The lower end quality determines whether you make it down the track without needing a tow back. It does no good to make 1000 HP if it only stays together for 2 seconds after you whack the throttle.

Grimace 01-22-2008 09:24 AM

Alright Im go to strenghen the bottom end with all forged parts! any recommendations for rods and crank? And still i need help with what size turbos to go with to get to my goal!

OneBadGMC 01-22-2008 09:44 AM


Originally Posted by Grimace
Alright Im go to strenghen the bottom end with all forged parts! any recommendations for rods and crank? And still i need help with what size turbos to go with to get to my goal!

For your budget application, stick with Eagle or Manley.

For the turbo, there's tons of people out there who specialize in them. Dan Saitz has a great reputation in St. Louis. http://www.hyperformanceracing.com/

Grimace 01-23-2008 11:05 PM

Does anyone make a single turbo kit for a sbc! i have been seaching an i have not found anythin for a first gen sbc other than the sts


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