What's a forged bottom end???????

**migueelw** · 08-07-2008, 07:43 PM

I run 9lbs of boost on a stock bottom end. The guys at the performance shop said I need to have a forged bottom end. Is a forged bottom end replacing the pistons, rods, and crank?

I was told that a stock crank from an 02 SS can hold up to 700hp is that true?

What are some recommendations or combinations have you used along with approximate price of parts?

**Mr. Luos** · 08-07-2008, 07:48 PM

Stock crank is good to lots of power. Get it polished and use again.
Get the block honed. Will bump it to a 347ci.
You will want a solid set of rods and pistons.

I like my Lunati ProMod rods and Mahle pistons.
Rods are $700 or so. Pistons are $600 or so. At least last time I checked.

http://www.lmperformance.com/
http://www.thunderracing.com

**trev0006** · 08-07-2008, 07:49 PM

yeah the stock crank can take lots of power

**Bouvers** · 08-10-2008, 05:03 PM

I'm intersted to hear about more options for rods and pistons any more recommendations?

**Hi-Po** · 08-10-2008, 05:06 PM

Lunati pro mod billet rods, none better.

**Mr. Luos** · 08-10-2008, 08:05 PM

Originally Posted by Hi-Po

Lunati pro mod billet rods, none better.

GREAT rods.

I went with the non-billet version. $600 less.

**Hi-Po** · 08-11-2008, 12:56 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

GREAT rods.

I went with the non-billet version. $600 less.

Your also not having problems with them ether are you?

Do you think the pro mod billet rods are worth the 600 bones extra??

Maybe just for a crazy high revving engine?

**Mr. Luos** · 08-11-2008, 01:01 PM

No problems.
If you are planning on making 1000RWHP....the billet's would be worth it.

**blackls1ta** · 08-14-2008, 11:07 AM

im gonna go with a quick hone to my ls1 block,then add some good rods and pistons so i can use some nitrous,and touch up the crank while its out,i plan on using a g5x3 cam with 150-200 shot of nitrous