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Oct 15, 2007 | 08:38 AM

fuseone

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connecting rod?

ok if i use h beam connecting rods instead of the stock ones in the ls1 will it mess up any of my clearnces if i get them the same leangth. and if so what will i have to do to get them to fit?

Oct 15, 2007 | 11:48 AM

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any one? i know some one knows

Oct 15, 2007 | 02:07 PM

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your question is vague, but H beams aftermarket are usualy 6.125 and stock are 6.098 so you'll need to get different pistons than stock.

Oct 15, 2007 | 05:41 PM

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and youll need to get the rotating assembly balanced

Oct 15, 2007 | 08:21 PM

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would forged i beam rods be strong enough for say around 600-700whp? and balanced how?

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Oct 15, 2007 | 10:14 PM

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balanced at a machine shop is what he means, kinda like balancing wheels and tires every once in a while...except this is only a one time thing in a sense