Budget 5.3 build/connecting rod help
06-11-2014, 07:32 AM
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Budget 5.3 build/connecting rod help So I'm trying to build a 5.3 on a budget, and I'm trying to get the best parts I can for my money(obviously). So my question is should I buy a set of used gm ly6 powdercoated floating pin style connecting rods and have em checked out by a machine shop, or should I get a set of the scat 6.100 I-beam connecting rods. The gm ones I can get for a 100 bucks right now off of eBay, and the scat are around 350 bucks from summit. Im shooting for between 400 and 450 hp.
06-11-2014, 11:09 AM
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Either one will handle that amount of HP. Just be aware that while hp is a nice number rod manufacturers throw out there for general consideration, the max rpm you are planning to run the rod is equally important. If everything about a rod choice is equal, then I always go for the lighter rod. If you need to more "peace of mind", throw ARP bolts on the LY6 rods.
