Install Gen 4 rods while swapping heads????
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Install Gen 4 rods while swapping heads???? 99 camaro
Unknown mileage 4.8 -
7875
PAC 1218s
jegs cam
Deka 80s/ e85
-4l80e swap 3600 yank
-No real hp goal
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while the 862 heads are off the 4.8 due to a head issue and overheating , I’m thinking about gen 4 rods. Should I : option A- swap my 853 heads and call it a day? Option B -invest in the machine work to have the lower end balanced with improved rods hoping for more longevity ? Or am I just pissing in the wind altogether ?
Unknown mileage 4.8 -
7875
PAC 1218s
jegs cam
Deka 80s/ e85
-4l80e swap 3600 yank
-No real hp goal
-
while the 862 heads are off the 4.8 due to a head issue and overheating , I’m thinking about gen 4 rods. Should I : option A- swap my 853 heads and call it a day? Option B -invest in the machine work to have the lower end balanced with improved rods hoping for more longevity ? Or am I just pissing in the wind altogether ?
If already tearing it down then it makes sense to go ahead and spend the money on the better rods, especially if your planning on turning up the boost with the bigger cc heads. I'm sure the Gen 3 rods have taken lots of abuse and others would say spin them till they break but blocks aren't getting any cheaper these days.
No real HP goal?
If I was gonna mess with gen 4 rods and balancing (if your gonna have it rebalanced) I would just step on up to forged pistons/rods and a 3.662 stroke crank, otherwise id leave it alone lo.
Just my opinion
If I was gonna mess with gen 4 rods and balancing (if your gonna have it rebalanced) I would just step on up to forged pistons/rods and a 3.662 stroke crank, otherwise id leave it alone lo.
Just my opinion
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