Originally Posted by chimmike
Who said the KA rods are good to 500whp? That may be true
the rods are proven to 500whp, but not sustained. they're fine (suggest: shot peening) for 400whp.
Originally Posted by chinmike
but the crankshaft isn't.....it won't last long at those power levels.
um...no. try 600 and beyond, there is no aftermarket crank for a KA, and there doesnt need to be. theyre forged and they take the abuse well.
Originally Posted by chinmike
KA is a good engine for what it is.....but remember what it was made for and how it was designed.
so how WAS it made for?
how was it designed?
and explain that to me without making references to a truck motor.