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Originally Posted by BRUTAL64
So, look at it this way. A pro builder is looking at much higher rpms than the average Joe. My 400 is set up with .054 quench--cause I was always spinning them over 7000 rpm. So rod material, rpm and piston clearance set the final closest quench spec. 
So a low rpm engine with close piston clearances could go .035 quench with a steel forged rod. |
Is this 7k 400 in your Vette? It's not the one with balance issues is it? Cuz I really want to feel what a 7K rpm SBC is all about. Mine has some expensive parts and even it chokes out at 6K.