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May 7, 2003 | 10:10 PM

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Rod Length?

Is stock LSX rod length 6.125" or 6.000" ?? Thanks for helping me out.
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May 8, 2003 | 12:05 PM

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Re: Rod Length?

6.100 is stock rod length.

May 8, 2003 | 12:33 PM

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Thanks Nasty N8! So I didn't have it right at all.

May 8, 2003 | 06:39 PM

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Re: Rod Length?

wellllllll.... its 6.098". Problem is that the pistons are already out of the hole .010 in the stock setup. Another few thou may not be the brightest idea.

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May 8, 2003 | 08:11 PM

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Re: Rod Length?

the pistons are already out of the hole .010 in the stock setup now I'm really confused.. I thought it was .008" out of the hole.

May 9, 2003 | 07:40 AM

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Re: Rod Length?

You can go with a longer rod but you need to have the correct pistion for the rod lenght. I am using a 6.200" rod but i have to get a custom set of pistons made for the rod. With a longer rod you need to move the wrist pin higher on the piston to compansate for the increased lenght, but you will increase you dwell(time that the piston is at TDC) which will increase performance. I think i have that right.