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11-01-2004, 04:15 PM   #4 (permalink)
Helmantel
 
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How improve rod strength

The weak part of stock rods are the bolts. Once they are replaced with a set of good ones (ARP) they seem to be capable of handling a lot more. Polishing and shotpeening the beams also helps, although at 7500 rpm, you're probably pushing your luck.



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