I'm looking at adding some parts to my 350TPI engine and I'm wondering whether the stock bottom end will hold up. Basically I'll be bolting on a Superram intake and manifold, LPE 219 cam and AFR190 heads along with a set of headers, #24 injectors and a few other items. I'm planning on running this car at the track and just want to make sure that I don't need to pull the short block and rebuilt the bottom end with better components. I'd really rather not blow it up because it is my daily driver and I need it running. BTW...the motor as of now has just over 80,000 miles on her. Thanks in advance.

Ryan

 

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As long as your bottom end is sound now, it should be ok for awhile. My bottom end was shot so I had it rebuilt. I reused the crank and rods and put in forged pistons. It's holding up great. And with this combo, you shift around 6000 rpm, so you aren't spinning the motor to the moon, which helps with longevity.