LB7 Performance Discussion of Chevy and GMC Trucks with LB7 Duramax Turbo Diesel Engines Related To Performance And Longevity

how much power will it take?

Old Nov 19, 2011 | 10:11 AM
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As u can see by my signature my truck is built to handle quite a bit. The only thing i worry about are the internals on the bottom end. Like the rods crank and pistons not able to handle the power, is there someone out there with a super powerful motor that still has stock internals?
 
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Old Nov 19, 2011 | 11:04 AM
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once you push past 500hp it seems the stock rods just cant handle the torque
 
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Old Nov 21, 2011 | 07:15 PM
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Not really what i was hopeing to hear. So if i were to get some twin turbos then ur sayin i will most likely need to build the bottom end?
 
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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I would say with twins you would need to change out the rods!
 
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 01:13 PM
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with what you have right now your fine.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2011 | 01:50 PM
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yep you get twins your rods will get a little shorter
 
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