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Originally Posted by Katech_Mike
We don't like to push stock LT1 shortblocks much further than 700RWHP on E85 for durability reasons.
On pump gas I really don't even like to push them past about 650RWHP.
I would recommend upgrading to a forged shortblock if you want to make more than 700RWHP. We offer a good budget forged shortblock that will take 1,000RWHP.
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CAN you push a SBE LT1 past 700 WHP? Of course. Now, is it a GOOD IDEA? Nope. You’re taking inferior pistons and rods designed to handle ~380-400 WHP from the factory and asking them to routinely hold up to 200% load conditions. It can be done, sure, but long term you’re simply playing losing odds. Just my 2 cents of course, but seeing all the builds on this board for the 4-5 years has painted a pretty clear picture IMO.
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