Rods...

[Wallzy]

Looking for how much power the stock rods can hold up to, or what RPM they can take before they granade the engine in both Turbo and NA style engines.


Couldn't find information by searching
Thanks

Walz

[A20A1]

7,500 rpm and still running.... not sure on the power though?

[Wallzy]

What did you need to do to achieve that? You still running stock valve springs/cam?

[A20A1]

Weber carb
Ported intake manifold
Accel Coil
Accel 8.0mm insulated wires
BOSCH Platinum +4's
Advanced timing (? - degrees)

non-stock camshaft (Colt Cams Hot Cam regrind)
stock valve springs
stock retainers
stock rockers
stock bottom end

Extra:
B&M Transmission oil coolers (x2)
Ram air scoop
Removed powersteering
Removed Cruise control
Removed A/C
Remove stock emissions controls
Removed some interior parts

15" Ace Cyclones
Dunlop SP sport

Soon to get:
Header (custom)
3.5 - 5.0 psi Fuel pump (needs to be installed)

[Jims 86LXI HB]

You live in a tropical climate and you removed your A/C:huh: :huh: :huh: I bow to the performance feind:bow: :D

[shepherd79]

hey i did the same thing, i cut that AC belt long time ago. yeah it is a little hot.
A20A1 is your scoop woking or just for looks?
i want to know that so i can start working on my scoop, i need colder air.