5.3 forged rods

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05-07-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiTownHustler

Aside from the 4.8 V8 LS engine all LS series engines have the same rod length (6.098") from the factory 5.3, 5.7 & 6.0 L engines. Most aftermarket forged rods are 6.125", but some like SCAT are 6.100" for stock replacement pistons

I though the 4.8 had a shorter stroke crank? Same rods as all the others?

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05-07-2010, 07:26 PM

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With the same block and rods the 4.8 would have to have some very tall pistons to get up to the deck. They have the longest rods of all the stock ls motors (6.275").