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Old 12-03-2007, 11:20 PM
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Default Benefits of forged internals

Are there any benefits to running forged internals if I do not plan to exceed the safe working limits of the stock internals (450 rwhp from what I have been reading)?
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Old 12-03-2007, 11:26 PM
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no benefit that i know of
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Old 12-03-2007, 11:31 PM
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Nope...they would be a waste of money except for peace of mind I guess
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Old 12-04-2007, 12:27 AM
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You can shove way more boost on forged internals than on the stock ones.
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Old 12-04-2007, 12:40 AM
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they'd be more durable. for example, with upgraded valvesprings and oil pump, and water pump, you could rev ridiulously high. also a heavier crank damper would help.
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Old 12-04-2007, 11:34 AM
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No. you do it for more boost or you could do a stroker N/A
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Old 12-04-2007, 01:45 PM
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Yes of course there is - you can change your compression ratio by your choice of forged pistons.
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Old 12-04-2007, 10:12 PM
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Forged internals + beefed up valve train - rev limiter = as many RPM's as you want.
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