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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 11:03 AM
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Every build I see for an lq4 402 stroker uses the stroker crank with 4.0 stroke, and I know u got to get different length rods, but all I'm seeing is putting in a longer rod with a shorter piston. My question is if I can keep my stock pistons and just get the new crank and rods? And if so does anyone know what length rod would I need? Need help
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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That won't work, LS1,2,6 LQ9 etc. are all 1.340" CH piston

Even if you cut down the top of the pistons it would still be a train wreck,
I'd like to escape the thought of using a stock piston in 402.

You could use a 6.200" rod in a 408, wouldn't recommend it, 6.125" is far more common.
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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So there isn't a shorter rod that I could use? I have to get new crank,rods,and pistons in order to get my engine together?
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Originally Posted by 08 silverado z28
So there isn't a shorter rod that I could use? I have to get new crank,rods,and pistons in order to get my engine together?
If you want a 402 yes.
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 03:13 PM
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OK now I know what u need, thanks.
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With a shorter rod the stock pistons will hit the crankshaft at BDC as well even if it works on paper.
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