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Originally Posted by KingLT1
I agree but I believe if the rings were gapped for boost the LT1 rotator would probably go as far as the thrust bearing would allow with a crank driven supercharger. You still have to keep detonation in check also. High cylinder pressure from the high compression will bend rods, spin bearings, and break pistons under load with very little knock. The forged stuff simply provides more cushion for improper tuning. You wouldn't believe all of the gen 5 LT builds shops are putting out on the street that are out of fuel and knocking. I get PM's all the time asking "hey would you look over my tune X shop did this" and usually first thing I see is Injectors 6.0ms +.
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Totally agree. If you’re gonna pull the pistons to regap the rings, might as well just do the drop ins at that point. Like you said, forged gives you a good bit more leeway. 
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