Fastback14
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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.
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.