It has been stated the troubles lie not in the piston's speed but stopping and reversing its direction twice per crank rotation.
“Rather than focus on mean piston speed, look at the effect of inertia force on the piston"
http://blog.wiseco.com/stoker-crank-...le-explained-0
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'70 TA / 505 cid / same engine but revised ( previous best 10.63 at 127.05 )
Old information here:
http://www.hotrod.com/articles/0712p...tiac-trans-am/
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5.14 at 140 mph (1/8 mile) , true 10.5 tire, stock type suspension
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