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19 September 2011, 09:22 PM

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over 500 bhp

can i have some feed back on what you use
what bhp will v3 heads will take .at what bhp do you go from arp head studs to 14mm . what conrods would you use if looking from 500-600 bhp
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19 September 2011, 09:34 PM

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V3 Sti heads would be good for 500hp, maybe abit more if ported. Thats the safe level. 14mm head stud conversion is a must for 550-600 however some people have used the 11mm cosworth ones at that level. Rods wise Carillo, Pauter, Oliver or Brian Cower are all good for 600+.

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19 September 2011, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mazmike

can i have some feed back on what you use
what bhp will v3 heads will take .at what bhp do you go from arp head studs to 14mm . what conrods would you use if looking from 500-600 bhp
cheers

Standard v3 sti heads, standard newage bottom end and standard head bolts I managed 523bhp with 15% meth