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2013-14 Shelby GT500
Reinforcing My Stock 5.8
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<blockquote data-quote="biminiLX" data-source="post: 16329629" data-attributes="member: 7795"><p>Awesome Vette!</p><p>So, if you like the car, plan to keep it and don’t want a huge jump in power, I’d say do it and do it right.</p><p>First, keep the gears.</p><p>Second, fortify the bottom end. You can do it on a budget. However, the first issue is you have to know what you’re working with. IF the stock bores are true and the spray liner is thick enough, JDM makes a set of rods that are drop in. Basically, keep the stock pistons and rings, just balance with the new rods and reinstall. It sounds crazy to reuse piston rings, but talking to Mahle twice about it, if everything is in good shape, no issue in doing this.</p><p>Can you do any work your self?</p><p>If you can, taking the longblock to JDM will allow them to assess your options and return your longblock with Billet OPGs, correctly timed cams, upgraded secondary chains, rods, etc.</p><p>This way, the engine is now safe up to 1000rwhp, is more efficient with mild cams, and pulls clean to 7000-7200 and makes an easy 800rwhp right at the top end where you can enjoy it and matching your 4.10s.</p><p>Good luck, it’s worth it to basically keep the car as you enjoy it, being confident it’s safe all while gaining power to an easy 800rwhp.</p><p>Shoot me a PM if you need and specifics.</p><p>-J</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="biminiLX, post: 16329629, member: 7795"] Awesome Vette! So, if you like the car, plan to keep it and don’t want a huge jump in power, I’d say do it and do it right. First, keep the gears. Second, fortify the bottom end. You can do it on a budget. However, the first issue is you have to know what you’re working with. IF the stock bores are true and the spray liner is thick enough, JDM makes a set of rods that are drop in. Basically, keep the stock pistons and rings, just balance with the new rods and reinstall. It sounds crazy to reuse piston rings, but talking to Mahle twice about it, if everything is in good shape, no issue in doing this. Can you do any work your self? If you can, taking the longblock to JDM will allow them to assess your options and return your longblock with Billet OPGs, correctly timed cams, upgraded secondary chains, rods, etc. This way, the engine is now safe up to 1000rwhp, is more efficient with mild cams, and pulls clean to 7000-7200 and makes an easy 800rwhp right at the top end where you can enjoy it and matching your 4.10s. Good luck, it’s worth it to basically keep the car as you enjoy it, being confident it’s safe all while gaining power to an easy 800rwhp. Shoot me a PM if you need and specifics. -J [/QUOTE]
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