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  1. #1 Series 2 rods how much power can they handle 
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    Im rebuilding my series 2 and i want to run 7000 rpm and a nic cam on e85 i need to know what they can handle before the machine shop starts to balance the rotaing assy

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    Zzp has a stock series 2 bottom end in the 8s
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    So i should be fine with my rods im hoping to make near record power for supercharged motor by next year ( i can dream rite )

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    I am planning in a stock bottom end but if i need to change something now is the time

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    Mebbe good rod bolts and main studs
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    All arp for sure

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    Yup last I heard ZZP runs a stock bottom end in their car so I wouldn't worry about it.
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    Thats great news cuz ive already dove in over my head lol i didnt think i would be spending as much as i already have on this rebuild

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    Probably would have been better off buying a low mileage block from the junk yard.
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    As far as i know nothing needs to be replaced i just wanted to make sure the bottom was sound before i put it back in the car its been out for about a year now and had great compression when i took it out but i had cracked both my heads so thats y i took it out

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    ^what im doing on my next build. Still do a basic overhaul
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    I would like to do more but as it is im workin 7 days a week to get all the money together to get it done

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