Rod Side Clearance, How is too Much?
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Rod Side Clearance, How is too Much? I'm putting together and LS gen III 5.3L opened to 5.7L.
I received the mahle forged pistons and the H Forged rods.
Once torqued the rods, the Side clearance was 0.035"
Referring to the OEM Specs the maximum value here goes to 0.020"
If I go away with that much clearance, what kind of failure should I spec?
The Engine is Turbo boosted to 8psi.
I received the mahle forged pistons and the H Forged rods.
Once torqued the rods, the Side clearance was 0.035"
Referring to the OEM Specs the maximum value here goes to 0.020"
If I go away with that much clearance, what kind of failure should I spec?
The Engine is Turbo boosted to 8psi.
You CAN NOT leak more oil out of the rods than the bearing clearances allow. Whether it be .015", or a FOOT... only so much oil can come out of the rod. It is only a restriction if it's "tighter" than your bearing clearances. 
There are dangers of running too much side clearance, but you're not gonna run into them with only .035" clearance.
There are dangers of running too much side clearance, but you're not gonna run into them with only .035" clearance.
