At 05:42 PM 12/27/98 -0500, you wrote:
>>>>So far, I know I have at least 1 broken
>connecting rod, 1 broken piston,1 dented oil pan, 3 bent pushrods, 2 bent
>valves, and probably a badly hurt crank.<<<
>
>Thinkin' of gettin' a Billet Crank? They are lighter and stronger, so it
>may aid in your quest for big HP =) I'm starting to save for some MP
>heads for my 6er. They make an intake manifold too, so I know where my
>money is goin' =) Are your heads gonna' make it? If not 360 HEADS!!!
>hehehe =) My policy if to replace stuff that breaks with performance
>parts. If I were in your shoes (and had some cash) I would get some
My philosophy too. :-)
>lighter forged pistons, stronger rods, chromoly pushrods, new valves with
>a 3 angle, and a Billet Crank. Big money, but you may never have to
>replace them, or worry about whether they can handle the power your
>puttin' in em'. Just my 0.02 =)
>good luck!
>
Speaking of cranks, which is better, billet or forged? I have always
assumed forged was better. And... Does anyone know a good source for
forged (or billet, whichever is stronger) cranks, rods, pistons, etc.
for our Magnum engines? (Just getting ready for the day when I can
introduce my Dak to an earth-shaking shot of juice...) =)
-Jon-
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