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Whats gonna break? 400rwhp

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Old Feb 13, 2007 | 01:17 PM
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i pushed 440rwhp for almost2 years..
..and????
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 01:56 PM
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Default RE: Whats gonna break? 400rwhp

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i pushed 440rwhp for almost2 years..
..and????
i wanted more power so i put in my stage 3 blower cams with a 6500rpm rev limiter and started loosing some compression over a couple months...

which isnt too bad compared to breaking a rod or something.
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 02:04 PM
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I replaced my clutch when the blower went in and I haven't had any problmes (knock on wood).
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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Default RE: Whats gonna break? 400rwhp

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ORIGINAL: racer02GTstang

i pushed 440rwhp for almost2 years..
..and????
i wanted more power so i put in my stage 3 blower cams with a 6500rpm rev limiter and started loosing some compression over a couple months...

which isnt too bad compared to breaking a rod or something.
So parked and rebuild, got it!
Old Feb 13, 2007 | 02:15 PM
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Default RE: Whats gonna break? 400rwhp

ORIGINAL: lizzyfan

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ORIGINAL: lizzyfan

ORIGINAL: racer02GTstang

i pushed 440rwhp for almost2 years..
..and????
i wanted more power so i put in my stage 3 blower cams with a 6500rpm rev limiter and started loosing some compression over a couple months...

which isnt too bad compared to breaking a rod or something.
So parked and rebuild, got it!
well, ive had a short block sitting in my garage for about 6 months so im installing it instead and shipped my heads out for porting... forged internals shouldnt have a problem with the low boost im running (10lbs)... i just need to get hold of a small pulley for her now..
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