rdsx18

I agree. A kid I know had a vette for 3 months before he totaled it, then he got a 400whp 2002 camaro ss and blew it up in a matter of weeks, and he drives like a maniac everywhere.

Gene K

At 300 rwhp you will put more stress on the internals if it detonates than you will with 600 rwhp if it doesnt.
If the engine never/ever detonates it will live. However very few engines have zero detonation ever.
Ever time it does its 100 times more damaging.

The tune, driving habits, just how good the original engine is, and pure dumb luck all play a roll.

bobby1110

i agree 100%

Mishri

in response to the OP.. dunno who is doing it but 500rwhp on stock internals/block is being done.. and dunno their driving habits..

whats the point of the question now? If you want to match/beat that it probably wouldn't be recommended unless you can buy a new engine if you need to. stick to the standard safety guideline of 450rwhp.

cobra443

#'s in sig. Upping it to over 500rwhp when I get my fuel pumps/ injectors. I baby mine 90% of the time. Thats why I am upping it a bit. Plus I need a reason for a new stroker motor duh!! haha

MustangBatman1

Now whats the point of all that power if you're just going to baby it?

cobra443

I only use it on saterday nights

Simon1

You can save some $$ by doing the stroker prior to blowing it up if that's your plans.

When my motor went it took out some of the valves along with it and puked coolant and oil into my intercooler, causing more labor.

So I could have saved about ~$1500 if I had just brought the car in prior to the explosion.

MustangBatman1

That's what I like to hear

I simply couldn't imagine having a fast car and never having any fun with it. The way my car terrorizes the track it's a miracle it still runs

cobra443

I fully intend to have the forged internals installed next year. I do baby mine a lot. I dont really want to blow mine I was just kidding. Spending 2100 for the 298 stroker is MUCH better than spending 4-5grand for a new block and everything.