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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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i like to build a 2.0 zvh.

which block is good to build this? the black top or the older silver one?
i think the stock cranck is ok. can i use the stock rods too or should i use h style rods?
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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i think most people use silver top1
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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ok.

can i use the stock rods? how mutch power can the rods handle?
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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standard rods should see 250,but its the limit far as most will say i think
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 06:38 PM
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im running a 1.8 silvertop bottom end the cranks r bang on had my balanced and he took not alot off to get it balance 100% id go 4 the wossner rods n pisstons once there in ur"ll never have 2 touch it again!!!
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Old Sep 24, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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Originally Posted by orion_crazy_carl
standard rods should see 250,but its the limit far as most will say i think
Its not the power that will kill them its the boost

14 psi i have been told is the max on the rods
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