what would i need for engine internals to get to 600hp

[singleturboz32]

i am getting pistons but i was thinking not to get rods because they could already stand up to 650+, i am also getting piston rings, performance bearings and a high flow oil pump

[nsrZ32]

you can easily make 600hp with a good set of pistons and piston rings and a stock bottom end. New stock bearings and a new stock oil pump are good.

[WidebodyZ]

i am getting pistons but i was thinking not to get rods because they could already stand up to 650+, i am also getting piston rings, performance bearings and a high flow oil pump

You don't even need all that, but with that you'll be fine. Over kill in those areas is gravy on the rice.

[gpelite]

So what kinda pistons and rings specifically are we talking about that should push 600hp? Trying to narrow my own selection for when I rebuild.Whats the best to look for?

[nsrZ32]

Personally for price/quality I like Wiseco Pistons. You can get custom to basically any spec from them and they sell rings as well.

[idriveaTTz32]

im pretty sure companies like AMZ, Z1, SGP, etc stock pistons set from Wiseco, they used to be prone to piston slapping but a couple of companies worked with them and everyone has been utterly happy with them...its a great testiment that company is willing to work out such problems while other may not care.

[Redbeauty84ZX]

People have made over 600HP on a fully stock engine.

[bigbadbrad]

ya, but not all. I'd say 500 you would be pushing and 600 you should replace.

[DustinZ]

Stock pistons normally fail after 450hp.

[WidebodyZ]

Stock pistons normally fail after 450hp.

Where do you get your info that can back up that claim? I personally know otherwise and not just by one or two occasions. Explain yourself.

[smartbomb]

i am getting pistons but i was thinking not to get rods because they could already stand up to 650+, i am also getting piston rings, performance bearings and a high flow oil pump

If you avoid detonation you can make 600 whp with a completly stock bottom end. Detonation will wipe out the rod bearings before the pistons on this motor.

[AZhitman]

^ Very correct, as I've seen with 2 KA-t's.

Rods and pistons were flawless, rod bearings were completely mangled.

[gpelite]

So lets say I wanna drop some new pistons and cams in to add a nice plaform to work off off. I know how to go about the basic install with just swapping the cams out and putting new pistons on the rods, but when I have everything reassembled, how do I time and make sure she will run without clanking metal. Been researching a long time and kinda want to move things along, so whats all involved?

[Florida240sx]

FSM check everything 3 times... If it doesn't seem right then it probably isn't it.