Thank you all, and those numbers might be optimistic. Not really going to get to caught up in the numbers game when I start dialing in the wagon.

Quote Originally Posted by zatch_303 View Post
excellent! so glad you finished the build! what is even more amazing is that its in a rare laser avant! keep us updated!

quick question, did you have everything balanced after adding RPM rods? or just drop in and go? I keep hearing mixed information on whether or not it is required/recommended.
No balance. All the rods spec'd out nicely and all weighed the same. The stock rods are actually further "out of balance." My rods didn't require any additional machining, and all plastigauged to spec upon install.

Some say balance, some say it's not necessary. I don't believe it is necessary in this case, and I know of many "unbalanced" builds that are still going nice and strong. Some have built heads and rev out to over 8000.