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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 12:41 AM
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LS2 rod side clearance

I am putting together a LQ9 block and crank with LS2 pistons and Scat 4340 rods.
The side clearance should be .005-.020. I have .022 side clearance. Will the .002 extra clearance be a problem?
Stock rod is .945 on Big end and the Scat rods are .940.
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Old Jan 26, 2011 | 06:33 AM
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Re: LS2 rod side clearance

Originally Posted by formula89utah
I am putting together a LQ9 block
Might get a better response on a LSX site
http://www.ls1tech.com/
http://www.ls1lt1.com/
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