06-20-2025, 07:19 AM
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Originally Posted by radz28
Isn't about the closest thing to a block issue the half-thrust bearing we get? I mean, I know there's the new oil BS, and earlier oil pump-type stuff for some applications, but with drop-in stuff, like you already have, the block itself is fine, isn't it? I've seen many tuners say up to around 950 for LT4s is about the safe limit (because of the thrust bearing), and it's the same block.
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Agreed. With the thrust bearing addressed I know LME rates their OEM block stuff to 1100 HP with no sleeve and I think it’s 1400 HP with Darton sleeves. The OEM block is pretty damn good right out of the box.
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