So if I use that O-ringed felpro gasket, ARP rod bolts, forged pistons, the J&S system, moderate boost, and eventually meth injection shouldn't the engine be pretty much bulletproof for quite awhile? I've eliminated weak pistons and detonation which I imagine were the only two problems I faced for longevity of engine life.

Both the pistons and stocks rods would be forged. The last two things I can think that would the crank and the main caps. At what point would it be worth it to get a ARP kit for the mains? And up to what HP would the stock crank support? Is it worth it to do any crankshaft work like lightening or polishing?


69 Buick Special Deluxe. Intercooled Turbo Chevy 250 @ 15psi on a stock long block. It's kinda fast.