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Old 01-23-2013, 12:57 PM
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I'm looking for a set of 6.125 rods for my 383 na build. They only need to hold up to 550hp at the crank. I'm not looking for carillo or lentz rods because I didn't win the lottery. I think the lightest I could find were the eagle h-beams that weigh 550 grams. They are a little steep at $700 but I might be able to find them used. Any other suggestions?

As far as pistons go, I'm looking at running a 10.5 compression ration so i can run 93 octane pump gas. What is the lightest piston that isn't irrationally expensive?
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You could stick with scat rods, as for pistons you could get speed pro forged, or there hyperutectic pistons.
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Probes are really light. I'm using a set that's for a 3.902" bore with a 1.304" compression height and they're only 351g. I may be using them with a set of LS7 rods for a total bobweight of about 1440g!!
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you can get the K1 lightweight rods that are like 500g. Mahle pistons will probably be the lightest



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