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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 07:29 AM
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Default LS rods question on LS vtec build

what is the durability of the LS rod on a LSVT setup....i am getting conflicting info on this...i will be going around 300-350 HP and i want to know if this will hold up on my build....

CTR valvetrain gsr head stock cams
Wiseco 8-1 comp pistons
LS balanced and microfinished crank with gurdle
looking for 9K rpm range with turbo
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 07:45 AM
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Default Re: LS rods question on LS vtec build (g0tgot)

shot peen your rods. it will help.
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 09:58 AM
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how much does that usually cost?
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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as far as I know the weak point on the ls rod is the bolts. Get some arp rod bolts.
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Old Aug 30, 2008 | 10:59 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by CaptivaBlueTeg &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">as far as I know the weak point on the ls rod is the bolts. Get some arp rod bolts. </TD></TR></TABLE>



As the guy said earlier in this thread, shot peening would be good. But not sure if it can handle your power.
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