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Old 22-12-2011, 09:04 PM
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Had a quick serch but couldn't find anything?

What power/torque and RPM is safe with the standard units?
Old 22-12-2011, 09:09 PM
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Pretty sure they'll do 500 bhp. THink i've heard 7500rpm mentioned as their max too? No doubt someone will be along with proper answers for you
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For me 550hp is about the most I run on stock rods for safety.

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Old 22-12-2011, 09:15 PM
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Are they having bearings fail above that or breaking rods?
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