I did a search on main studs and did not find the answer, I was looking for. I'm doing a paxton build and was curious as to what RWHP level, main studs would be a good idea. My gold is around 800-850rwhp. Lots for people don't mention them in there builds (alway rods and pistions, head studs, ect) Thanks for any input.
ARP main studs
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speedracervr4
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What year is your Viper? 04 I take it...I would not go past 720rwhp without building the engine up. At that point I would add main studs.
Speedracer
Thanks for the reply. Have been keeping up with your 2.8l build. Believe me I know about some of the limits on these motor, I have a Arrow Racing stock rebuild engine in it right now. I'm rebuilding my spear motor and have rods, pistons, bearings ect, but was wondering if at that power level 800-850rwhp is it needed. I guess it would be good insureance but was curious as to what other have used, stock or ARP,s. Going to give Dan a call this week also.
Thanks for the reply. Have been keeping up with your 2.8l build. Believe me I know about some of the limits on these motor, I have a Arrow Racing stock rebuild engine in it right now. I'm rebuilding my spear motor and have rods, pistons, bearings ect, but was wondering if at that power level 800-850rwhp is it needed. I guess it would be good insureance but was curious as to what other have used, stock or ARP,s. Going to give Dan a call this week also.
speedracervr4
Enthusiast
Oh ok, sounds like you know what you're doing. I would definitely give Dan a call to see the benefits as opposed to stock.
Steve, are you replacing the Main caps with Billet mains? Im pretty sure 900ish Engine horsepower is pushing the limits on the stock Mains...You should just have it line honed with new billet mains if your this far into the build!
ARP Main Studs from Dan:
http://viperspecialtyperformance.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_27&products_id=109
Billet Mains from Dan:
http://viperspecialtyperformance.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_27&products_id=61
ARP Main Studs from Dan:
http://viperspecialtyperformance.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_27&products_id=109
Billet Mains from Dan:
http://viperspecialtyperformance.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=22_27&products_id=61
Matt
How are you? give me a call when you can, no rush. I hear you on the Billet cap but the thing with Caps, you have to get it line honed and that small change make a big difference. A lot of shops may say they know what they are doing, but they don't. With out going into all of it, the build is much simpler if I can get away with just useing Main studs for my RWHP goal.
How are you? give me a call when you can, no rush. I hear you on the Billet cap but the thing with Caps, you have to get it line honed and that small change make a big difference. A lot of shops may say they know what they are doing, but they don't. With out going into all of it, the build is much simpler if I can get away with just useing Main studs for my RWHP goal.
We recommend studding a block beyond 850 horsepower, and we recommend adding billet mains anywhere beyond 1000 horsepower.
I dont know where you are located, but we can always do the short-block machining and/or assembly for you. Unlike those shops that "say" that they know what they are doing, we actually do- ha.
I dont know where you are located, but we can always do the short-block machining and/or assembly for you. Unlike those shops that "say" that they know what they are doing, we actually do- ha.
