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Old 12-23-2008, 12:17 PM   #52
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Just to update everyone, I actually did go with 5.7" rods. Either I missed it in the description or it wasn't listed, but the new pistons I ordered need a 5.7" rod. I had the new pistons put on the new rods and have them installed. I had no block clearance problems and I won't know if I have cam clearance problems until the cam is ordered and test fitted.

Just about any cam with over 480 lift is going to hit a couple of rod bolts on the 5.7 rod. That's why I went with the Scat stroker rods. No problem with these.
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