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Jun 20, 2006 | 10:04 AM

mlaudon

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From: Wisconsin/Ft. Atkinson

Car: 89 Camaro Rs

Engine: 355 build up

Transmission: TH350

Axle/Gears: 2.73

piston rods

so i will be redoing a 350 and its going to get bored .040 over and then put a 383 crank in it so can i use the stock 350 rods or will i have to buy new one?

Jun 20, 2006 | 10:45 AM

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Yes you can use 350 rods; as long as the crank you use is designed for 5.7" rods. And of course, your pistons are set up for 3.75" stroke and 5.7" rods, which requires a 1.425" compression height.