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Topic: How much HP can 429 rods handle ?
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Snake_Eyes
Journeyman Posts: 59
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Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 11-09-2002 06:51 AM
   
I don��t plan on taking this engine past 7000, should make power in the 500 range and I would also like to add some nitrous. Also who makes a good US made forged 11:1 piston the can be used with CJ intake and exhaust valves?
Thanks
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Rustang1
Gearhead Posts: 110
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Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 11-09-2002 10:16 AM
I've been told the standard rod is reliable to 400hp and 5000rpm. The late-model truck rod is considerably stronger (like the cobra jet rods) and properly prepped can handle 600hp and 7000rpm. I'm sure lots of people have gotten away with more, but that seems to be about the standard talk with these motors.------------------
1968 Mustang,Clevor,C4
1969 Torino 351C 4spd
1978 F150 460 C6
1978 F150 351W C6
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19704
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-09-2002 10:25 AM
Welcome to M&M mr. Eyes  !
I like the Crower rods if you can afford them. I wouldn't consider anything else if you plan on using No2. If not the CJ/Truck rod with good bolts and proper sizing works well upi to 500 HP.
TRW makes an acceptable replacement CJ piston that should fill your order. On The heavy side, but otherwise you get into expensive custom stuff.  ------------------
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Snake_Eyes
Journeyman Posts: 59
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Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 11-10-2002 09:39 PM
Thanks for the welcome Still trying to find a good affordable piston, rod, ring, bearing kit. Thanks for the help guys
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 1677
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-10-2002 09:58 PM
Welcome to M&M SNAKE EYES.
I run a set of OLIVER rods in my 514, but I've heard alot of good stuff about CROWER rods. I know some folks that swear by the Lunati Pro Mod rods but I'm not sure they make them in the stock 460 length. Mine are 6.8 length. I found these pistons at jeggs with a quick search.
[url= http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerce3/ProductDisplay?prrfnbr=4650&prmenbr=361]SRP Pistons@ jeggs[/url]------------------
Jerry Smith
69 Mustang Pro ET Drag
70 Mustang retired former footbrake car
"Even a blind Hog can find an acorn every now and then"
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 1677
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-10-2002 10:01 PM
opps sorry TYPO 
Jeggs
Jerry
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Snake_Eyes
Journeyman Posts: 59
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Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 11-12-2002 11:45 PM
Thanks guys
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