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Jan 3, 2012 | 06:50 PM

zraffz

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LT1 Rod Question

Will these rods work on an LT1?
It says they are good for a Gen 1 small block but doesn't mention Gen 2 (LT1). Why would that be? I thought rods and pistons were interchangeable between gen 1 and gen 2 small blocks.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/CPI-A5700DS2A2AH/

Jan 3, 2012 | 07:03 PM

rocko350

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Re: LT1 Rod Question

Should be fine. Remember that the Lt-1 uses a lighter piston and rod combo than standard GEN1 SBC's. You will need to rebalance the assembly before final assembly.

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Jan 3, 2012 | 07:06 PM

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Re: LT1 Rod Question

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Originally Posted by zraffz

Will these rods work on an LT1?

Yes

Quote:

Originally Posted by zraffz

doesn't mention Gen 2 (LT1). Why would that be?

Because it is a commercial website ; not a online ref library.
Common to have wrong or omitted info.
Do your own research elsewhere

Jan 3, 2012 | 07:07 PM

zraffz

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Re: LT1 Rod Question

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Originally Posted by vetteoz

Yes

Because it is a commercial website ; not a online ref library.
Common to have wrong or omitted info.
Do your own research elsewhere

Thank you. I always ask you guys at ThirdGen because I get faster responses and more accurate answers then the 4thgen forum.

I figured it would work but I'd rather be safe.

Jan 3, 2012 | 07:08 PM

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Re: LT1 Rod Question

Well, considering that LT1 rods work fine in older versions of the 350 (and any other 5.7" rod SBC), I see no reason why the reverse wouldn't also be true.