Whats the limit on these stockers?

in terms of WHP and RPM? I know Gadiel has a EJ205 putting down 500+WHP on stock crank...but how reliable would it be? what about rpm levels? I'm sure they don't do well above 7k rpm frequently?

The crank itself is very strong. I don't know what the limit is but I've never heard of anyone snapping a crank.

I'm going to try and find out when the factory crank fails. Still never heard of one failing myself.

From what i've read, the rpm potential of these cranks is extremely limited by the factory oiling system. The crank is (i believe) forged from the factory, so it is inherently strong. But like i said, the biggest problem is going to be oiling most likely. Most people say you need a dry sump setup for 8k, but subaru didn't seem to think it was necessary seeing as how the v7 and v8 rev 8k and 8250 respectively (i think, pretty close at least). I'm sure there are tricks in the heads and block, as well as crank and oil pump to allow this. Probably in the form of increased pressure, increased drain back into the sump and some other junk i imagine. Can anybody confirm or deny any of this? Because i'll admit, i'm a newb to the suby scene, and i don't have any first hand experience with the JDM motors or increased rpm potential, and if i'm proven wrong, at least we're learning.

From what i've read, the rpm potential of these cranks is extremely limited by the factory oiling system. The crank is (i believe) forged from the factory, so it is inherently strong. But like i said, the biggest problem is going to be oiling most likely. Most people say you need a dry sump setup for 8k, but subaru didn't seem to think it was necessary seeing as how the v7 and v8 rev 8k and 8250 respectively (i think, pretty close at least). I'm sure there are tricks in the heads and block, as well as crank and oil pump to allow this. Probably in the form of increased pressure, increased drain back into the sump and some other junk i imagine. Can anybody confirm or deny any of this? Because i'll admit, i'm a newb to the suby scene, and i don't have any first hand experience with the JDM motors or increased rpm potential, and if i'm proven wrong, at least we're learning.

i was told that to crack 9K dry sump would be needed, but 8500rpms was doable provided a few mods were performed to the crank and the oiling setup of the engine.

of course the heads have to be able to keep up also.