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2014 Shelby GT500 - Connecting rods
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<blockquote data-quote="Fastback14" data-source="post: 16720559" data-attributes="member: 200370"><p>I'm sure this question has probably been asked thousands of times on there, so if the mods want to delete thread, please do so. </p><p></p><p>So i'm getting to the point where I want to start modding my 14' Shelby. I planned on doing Boltons (Exhaust, Intake (TB included), Pulley, tune) and keeping it on 91 octane. My original goal was to make some where in the range of 680-730whp and be able to hopefully trap between 158-162mph in the half mile (bone stock I did 148mph). But again, with 91 octane (possibly e85 in the future) i'm not sure if these is achievable. </p><p></p><p>After doing a little more research on here and various other locations, I see that the connecting rods seem to be the weak point on these motors (5.8L).</p><p></p><p>I understand that every car is different and that it comes down to how the car is driven and the tune that's put on it. But, I wanted to see if there was a consensus on what a "safe" power level would be for these stock connecting rods on the Trinity motor (poll added).</p><p></p><p>From what I've seen, 650-700rwhp seems to be the "safe" limit for these stock connecting rods.</p><p></p><p>Thanks again guys for your input.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fastback14, post: 16720559, member: 200370"] I'm sure this question has probably been asked thousands of times on there, so if the mods want to delete thread, please do so. So i'm getting to the point where I want to start modding my 14' Shelby. I planned on doing Boltons (Exhaust, Intake (TB included), Pulley, tune) and keeping it on 91 octane. My original goal was to make some where in the range of 680-730whp and be able to hopefully trap between 158-162mph in the half mile (bone stock I did 148mph). But again, with 91 octane (possibly e85 in the future) i'm not sure if these is achievable. After doing a little more research on here and various other locations, I see that the connecting rods seem to be the weak point on these motors (5.8L). I understand that every car is different and that it comes down to how the car is driven and the tune that's put on it. But, I wanted to see if there was a consensus on what a "safe" power level would be for these stock connecting rods on the Trinity motor (poll added). From what I've seen, 650-700rwhp seems to be the "safe" limit for these stock connecting rods. Thanks again guys for your input. [/QUOTE]
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