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Old 03-23-2009, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by TOM NELSON View Post
.. the only reason its rated at 800 hp is because of the block ,crank rod combo.with the block crank and rod upgrade the motor makes over 1300hp...But the block is heavier but i think everyone could live with that.
Let's see add 100 lbs, gain 500 hp. You'd be hard pressed to find a better tradeoff anywhere...

Maxton sounds good for this type of build. This setup would also be nice in a car running the Silver State Classic...
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