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Old 11-02-2003 | 05:58 AM
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Well I think the motor finally blew after pushing 10# of boost with the ATI with the stock injectors. I'm getting it torn down this week to see.

If I have to rebuild, what are my options for a bulletproof engine. First on my list are a set of Racetronix 44 lb. injectors. Will forged pistons with the stock rods and crank be okay? Any piston recomendations???? Thanks.
Old 11-02-2003 | 09:03 AM
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what about a 6.0. prime time to swap it if it needs it.
Old 11-02-2003 | 09:09 AM
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You could get away with using stock crank and rods but change out the rod bolts. I have heard that is a weak link.
Old 11-02-2003 | 10:14 AM
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First of all how much money do you have to spend ?
there are many options with what you wanna do
I built a forged 6.0.l bored .30 over
the other things is how long can you have your truck down for things take time with most place .
The larger the Cubes the More Torque you going to make
Also have to consider how radical you would would want to go
Old 11-02-2003 | 10:29 AM
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It takes a lot of time to build a motor, trust me. You might just find out that it was an exhaust valve. You could fix this motor and back down the boost while you are building another motor. Building a good motor will take a lot of bank. I would buy a 6.0 and slap some pistons and rod bolts in it. The heads on a 6.0 are great already. Good luck.
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