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Forged Internals Questions????? Cobra_killler

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Okay, below in my siq is my mods list...

I'm gonna start saving for forged internals. I want to end up making somewhere around 550-600 RWHP.

1.) Will I need new Rods, pistons, crank, etc? Or will I be okay with just new pistons? Steeda is having a sale **see link** will these work for my application?**see link**

2.) Also while the engine is apart I'm gonna have a more aggresive cam put in. I don't know much about cam's but what grind etc should I look for?

3.) Next will I need to replace the stock heads? If so can someone recommend a good set?

4.) Will I need a different block or will the stock one hold up to the amount of HP/TRQ I want to produce?

5.) Is there anything else I will need to consider to make this journey a safe one? ie, subframe connectors, roll cage, suspension...

I know I'm looking for the holy grail here but truthfully I just don't know much about building race cars.
My SHM book is on the way so you guys won't have to suffer through these post much longer. Any advice will be grately appreciated. :worship:
 

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Smooth_Operator said:
Okay, below in my siq is my mods list...

I'm gonna start saving for forged internals. I want to end up making somewhere around 550-600 RWHP.

1.) Will I need new Rods, pistons, crank, etc? Or will I be okay with just new pistons? Steeda is having a sale **see link** will these work for my application?**see link**

2.) Also while the engine is apart I'm gonna have a more aggresive cam put in. I don't know much about cam's but what grind etc should I look for?

3.) Next will I need to replace the stock heads? If so can someone recommend a good set?

4.) Will I need a different block or will the stock one hold up to the amount of HP/TRQ I want to produce?

5.) Is there anything else I will need to consider to make this journey a safe one? ie, subframe connectors, roll cage, suspension...

I know I'm looking for the holy grail here but truthfully I just don't know much about building race cars.
My SHM book is on the way so you guys won't have to suffer through these post much longer. Any advice will be grately appreciated. :worship:
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You can find pistons cheaper then that..You need rods and a crank.Your block is fine......Stock heads are fine as well to over 600rwhp.......

Tim
 
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cobra killer said:
You can find pistons cheaper then that..You need rods and a crank.Your block is fine......Stock heads are fine as well to over 600rwhp.......

Tim
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Thanks Blau!

Tim
 
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Tim,

I sent you a private message.
 

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dont apologize for these threads- its good info for other people that dont know jack ****

ie- me
 
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