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Old May 9, 2016 | 01:40 PM
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These have been tested to have a tensile strength less then stock FYI.
That is funny, but I'm not too surprised. You have a link to the article proving this? That should be a good read.
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Old May 9, 2016 | 01:44 PM
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I've watched video's of motor with re-used stock bolts with lots of horsepower.

Ebay china stuff will be just fine.
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Old May 9, 2016 | 02:52 PM
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Originally Posted by FFDP
I've watched video's of motor with re-used stock bolts with lots of horsepower.

Ebay china stuff will be just fine.
True true! Boosted motors with reused stock TTY bolts too!
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Old May 9, 2016 | 03:25 PM
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sloppy mechanics have flipped the horsepower world upside down and backwards.
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Old May 9, 2016 | 03:26 PM
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I'm not saying it's always the best thing to do, but it's been done many times before lol.
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Old May 9, 2016 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Choda
sloppy mechanics have flipped the horsepower world upside down and backwards.
Very true.

Originally Posted by FFDP
I'm not saying it's always the best thing to do, but it's been done many times before lol.
Well said.
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Old May 9, 2016 | 04:22 PM
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Originally Posted by AGearHead4Life
That is funny, but I'm not too surprised. You have a link to the article proving this? That should be a good read.
I'll try to find it.
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Ask and you shall recieve.

Ebay/ Pro Comp Head Studs Vs. ARP Vs. GM Strength Test! - LS1TECH
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Old May 9, 2016 | 04:36 PM
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Originally Posted by 03sierraslt
Wow, cool stuff. Thanks for sharing.
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Old May 9, 2016 | 10:40 PM
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Hmmmm interesting read. But I just torqued mine down to 75
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