3/8" rod bolts vs RPM

bruce69camaro · 10-29-2013, 10:40 AM

The pistons are TRW L2287F, which I was told weighs a lot, they are full floating pistons and the rods were polished and balanced, if that matters.

As for slowing the car down after the line, I would take my foot off the pedal, slow down the car and then bump it into neutral, which is another question. I was told this is not a good idea to do with a P/G, agree or disagree?

1320racer · 10-29-2013, 11:34 AM

Bruce, based on your parts selection, stock rods and trw replacement pistons, you obviously did not build this engine for competitive bracket racing. I stand by my advice.

As to neutraling the trans after the stripe, only if you want to put your very nice car into the wall and/or on it's roof!

bruce69camaro · 10-29-2013, 11:57 AM

Ed, your right, this was not a "true" race motor build, but I had to start somewhere and from our past conversations, I think you know why I had to use these parts.

Speaking of "him", this was the first time he came to a race and he had a blast and he is now asking when we are going back.

I hear your words and I'll keep it in gear from now on....we don't need anymore family issues!

I'd like to think this motor will be a learning step for what "not" to do on any future builds.

Thank you.

1320racer · 10-29-2013, 11:59 AM

Bruce, I do and understand.

You have a PM.

HP HUNTER · 10-29-2013, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by bruce69camaro

The pistons are TRW L2287F, which I was told weighs a lot, they are full floating pistons and the rods were polished and balanced, if that matters.

As for slowing the car down after the line, I would take my foot off the pedal, slow down the car and then bump it into neutral, which is another question. I was told this is not a good idea to do with a P/G, agree or disagree?

I agree with Ed.

bruce69camaro · 10-30-2013, 07:06 AM

Thank you for all your advice.....

Ron Finney · 12-23-2013, 06:48 PM

I would not be afraid of ARP 3/8" rod bolts below 7,000rpm. Have used them for years, even with the old TRW pistons in the past.

10-29-2013, 10:40 AM	#1
bruce69camaro Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 3/8" rod bolts vs RPM The pistons are TRW L2287F, which I was told weighs a lot, they are full floating pistons and the rods were polished and balanced, if that matters. As for slowing the car down after the line, I would take my foot off the pedal, slow down the car and then bump it into neutral, which is another question. I was told this is not a good idea to do with a P/G, agree or disagree?

10-29-2013, 11:34 AM	#2
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: 3/8" rod bolts vs RPM Bruce, based on your parts selection, stock rods and trw replacement pistons, you obviously did not build this engine for competitive bracket racing. I stand by my advice. As to neutraling the trans after the stripe, only if you want to put your very nice car into the wall and/or on it's roof!

10-29-2013, 11:57 AM	#3
bruce69camaro Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 3/8" rod bolts vs RPM Ed, your right, this was not a "true" race motor build, but I had to start somewhere and from our past conversations, I think you know why I had to use these parts. Speaking of "him", this was the first time he came to a race and he had a blast and he is now asking when we are going back. I hear your words and I'll keep it in gear from now on....we don't need anymore family issues! I'd like to think this motor will be a learning step for what "not" to do on any future builds. Thank you.

10-29-2013, 11:59 AM	#4
1320racer VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 2,628 Likes: 160 Liked 759 Times in 379 Posts	Re: 3/8" rod bolts vs RPM Bruce, I do and understand. You have a PM.

10-30-2013, 07:06 AM	#6
bruce69camaro Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 5 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 3/8" rod bolts vs RPM Thank you for all your advice.....

12-23-2013, 06:48 PM	#7
Ron Finney Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Greenwood, IN Posts: 168 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 3/8" rod bolts vs RPM I would not be afraid of ARP 3/8" rod bolts below 7,000rpm. Have used them for years, even with the old TRW pistons in the past. __________________ Ron Finney 396V S/C Last edited by Ron Finney; 12-23-2013 at 06:50 PM.