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72' rotating assembly help

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Old Oct 4, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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my engine came out of a 72 2bbl mustang im planning on stroking it to a 331 the block has already been bored .030 over and i would like to know if the stock connecting rods can be spun to 7000 rpm in this form otherwise i would appreciate any suggestion you guys may have
Old Oct 4, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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you be pushing it, but isnt the stroker kit gonna come with new rods?
Old Oct 4, 2008 | 09:13 PM
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You will also need a solid cam as a hydraullic one will not support that rpm.
Old Oct 5, 2008 | 08:40 AM
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thanks thats what i needed to know i appreciate it
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