Re: HP and RPM ratings

Tennessee Bullitt on August 23rd 2011, 4:43 pm

No I have a A460 block, [thanks Lem], I am putting money in this new motor but I don't want any mabe or if thoughts. I did find out I would be better running oliver rods to the power level and RPM's I mention.

dfree383 on August 23rd 2011, 4:48 pm

they are better, but the Scat stuff is good to the 1000hp level too, been done many times. It all depends on your budget.

Tennessee Bullitt on August 23rd 2011, 6:12 pm

If I wasn't gonna run nitrous I would keep the scat rods. It will be a while till I am finished but it will be worth the wait.

richter69 on August 23rd 2011, 6:17 pm

The h beam rods might be tougher than you think, but I agree the Oliver might be better............

Tennessee Bullitt on August 23rd 2011, 6:19 pm

It's just more of hearing the h-beams getting a little egg shaped vs the olivers.

rmcomprandy on August 23rd 2011, 10:49 pm

Horsepower really isn't the problem if you keep it all out of detonation ... reciprocating weight and piston speed are the major factors in connecting rod durability.

dfree383 on August 24th 2011, 6:29 am

Like Lem says "The Scat stuff is better than it should be"