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Can a stock 5.3L hold 600whp?

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Old 08-17-2006 | 07:58 PM
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i think you could definataley do it if you put in some good rod bolts and rods and you definatley could do it. the thing i try to keep in my head is that the more fuel the better off i am. so i try to keep my fuel system over kill x10 .
Old 08-17-2006 | 08:47 PM
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pistons would have to be the weakest link..in my opinion..dont ask me how i know this..and i was just runnin 150 shot on a 5.3 when it let go
Old 08-17-2006 | 09:31 PM
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so can we say the weak link is the rotating assembly minus the crank?
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you got it !!! that is definately the key parts to go bad past about 6600rpm with any detonation.
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the crank is definately strong but the other parts are not garbage. most people that run a turbo dont spin their motors that high so rods and rod bolts wont see as much of a load. the pistons will break in a heartbeat if you let it knock but keep a very close eye on the tune and they will take a lot of power too.
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Originally Posted by parish8
the crank is definately strong but the other parts are not garbage. most people that run a turbo dont spin their motors that high so rods and rod bolts wont see as much of a load. the pistons will break in a heartbeat if you let it knock but keep a very close eye on the tune and they will take a lot of power too.
thats right, everything i read is true ITS ALL IN THE TUNE
Old 08-17-2006 | 09:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 02Vortech
should i keep the 4l60e and build it? or swap to a turbo400 (just get the computer reflashed for a manual tranny or w/e?

8.8" is hella cheap compared to a new gm 14bolt. and fits right into my s10blazer + moves the wheels out 1.5" on each side putting the wheels flush with the fenders and allowing for a wider wheel/tire.

what did the GM 14bolt come on stock??????

also weakest part of the 5.3L?
Just put a good after market posi unit in and it will hold alot of power.
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i say try it and let us know the out come
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Originally Posted by litreddevil
i say try it and let us know the out come
well said, run it till it blows then go 6.0
Old 08-18-2006 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by dirt_track_racer_81
well said, run it till it blows then go 6.0



yep that is what you r doing hua turn them and burn them


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