Newbie Connecting rod question
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Newbie Connecting rod question
Ok so i am wondering if on my 400 sbc if my 350 connecting rods 5.7'' will work on my 400 engine. They have the Large journals. I feel like such a newb. thx for your time
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Re: Newbie Connecting rod question
You can put the longer rods on a 400 crank but you need aftermarket pistons which move the wrist pins higher in the piston. Look at piston choices for 5.7" rods on a 400 crank.
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Re: Newbie Connecting rod question
running these pistons and yes on a stock 3.75 stroke crank.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150713711944...ht_5214wt_1163
http://www.ebay.com/itm/150713711944...ht_5214wt_1163
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Re: Newbie Connecting rod question
and rods like these with large journal.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250971972501...#ht_500wt_1180
thx again
http://www.ebay.com/itm/250971972501...#ht_500wt_1180
thx again
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Re: Newbie Connecting rod question
Then the the combo will work.
Now all you'll need, is all the clearancing... the rod bolt shoulder will hit the bottom of the cyls, the oil pan rail, and probably the cam as well (probably will need a small base circle cam if you're like me and aren't willing to hack on the rods themselves).
Now all you'll need, is all the clearancing... the rod bolt shoulder will hit the bottom of the cyls, the oil pan rail, and probably the cam as well (probably will need a small base circle cam if you're like me and aren't willing to hack on the rods themselves).
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