Originally Posted by dubcac
YOU DON'T NEED A FULLY BUILT BOTTOM END FOR 8000 RPM. Just rod bolts. Shit, I've even seen BONE STOCK LS and B20 bottom ends hold up to 8200rpm and 12psi...but I wouldn't risk it.
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ARP Rod bolts are cheap insurance against something catastrophic like a spun rod bearing.
Can you rev up to 8k+ on a stock LS block? Yes.
Will it last very long without proper reinforcements? No.