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Jun 10, 2025 | 05:07 PM

Lsswapnewedge

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6.0 rods help

Hi, new to the forums. Building an iron block 6.0 for my swap into a newedge. Using stock crank, flat top forged pistons with valve reliefs, ls3 heads and intake. Plan to procharge the car but trying to figure out what rods I need. If i use stock length or 6.125 rods my fear is it will be too much compression. Is there any way I can do a shorter rod to lower compression a couple points?

I already have the machine work done. Had to bore the block .02 over due to damage and have the pistons already. Would like to use what I have. Thank you in advanced

Jun 10, 2025 | 07:11 PM

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Rod length is not the way to alter compression. Compression is controlled by piston dome volume in CC’s, and the chambers on the heads you choose. You CAN alter compression with headgaskets, but it’s not the right way to go about it, in a performance build. You’ll have to use a rod length that correlates with your current forged pistons….different rod lengths require different pin heights. I’d use what the shop set you up with.