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RedGT88

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Will the factory connecting rods from a 2000 5.0 hold up against nitrous or boost?
 

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RedGT88 said:
Will the factory connecting rods from a 2000 5.0 hold up against nitrous or boost?
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There was no 5.0L OHV engine in a Mustang in 2000, unless you've got one in there that was once from an Explorer. If so, yes they'll handle a little nitrous or boost.
 

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~200 shot with arp bolts, no problem. The block on the other hand....
 

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X2 block will break before the rods
 

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^^^This exactly!
 

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Mine were fine with 20psi.
 

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You'll have a couple 4cyls before that's an issue!
 
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