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Old 07-18-2020, 03:00 PM   #5
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Default Re: Let's build a drag race 8BA engine

How much do you want to wrench and how much do you want to spend...
If you want to have fun and not open up that engine on regular basis i would stay away from aluminum rods...H-beam steel rods goes a long way if you´re not going to compete all in. Aluminum rods are lovely and fairly priced but they are sensitive to nicks, stretch and have fatigue issues which will have to be checked regular...just saying.
All in competition you are easily spending north of 12k in a blink...just a billet crank is 3k..rollercam setup another 3k...rods and custom pistons...
If you could get Ronnie or someone seriously competing to help you what they have outgrown will be a perfect start for you and probably a bit friendlier to your wallet...just my 2c.
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