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Old 02-06-2009, 03:49 PM   #33
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Default Re: Where are the other 46 ?? 2008

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Originally Posted by Tom P View Post
Actually those engines take a lot more than that. John Mihovetz runs a Cougar mostly in the PSCA series but also in Comp AA/AT or BB/AT. Also Steve Matusek Jr. runs one in a Mustang Comp/Pro Mod. That's the same basic engine... going 6.20's! There are LS1's making that sort of power too. I always thought "newfangled junk" too.
An LS1 would need a replacement rotating assembly to handle that kind of HP and survive. I believe that the SC Mustang motors have forged cranks, rods, and pistons.
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