Rods

[h0twh3els]

Can we run aftermarket 6in rods in our motors?

 

[canadian]

Re: Rods

You can run anything with enough money. A 6" rod will probably require custom pistons with the bottom ring land spanning the wrist pin hole. I'm not sure it's something you'd want to do.

Joe Sherman did a comparison of 5.7 vs 6" rods in either a 383 or 406 in Car Craft or Hot Rod years ago. The 6" rod made more power.

http://speedtalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=18625

I think he went with the long rod for longer TDC dwell during compression or something to that effect, but it's a whole system you have to tie it all together. You'd need to find a GOOD engine builder that can maximize the benefit of a long rod motor.

http://www.speedtalk.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=175873&sid=55d6f2c855b2db6e557d1a555ad1e7f1

"What I am saying is that the rod length is very UNIMPORTANT- but the piston for the 6 inch rod will be much lighter---GET IT ????

JOE SHERMAN RACING"

 

[dgoodhue]

Re: Rods

You would also have to get custom pistons rods. It's not a cost effective choice for a stock 4.3 block.