Drew04GTO

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Ok, who has some of the lightest, yet not astronomicly priced rods for LS1's out there. I've looked at Dyers, Oliver, HRC and a few other companies and the lightest I can find is over 640g. I could swear up and down that Howards had "ultra-lite" forged rods for LS1's that were right at or just under 600g. Can anyone confirm that the big-end offset of the rods is the same as a Gen 1 SBC? Can I use SBC rods as long as its 6.125" length with a 2.100" big end and .927" wristpin?

I've got a friend that wants me to put together a motor for his RX7 that will make, at most 500ish whp. Since it will never be turboed or sprayed I might as well optimize everything I can in the motor.

Also, what do yall think of this setup before I start wasting someone elses money.

LS6 block/crank
Probably HRC rods (doesn't matter as long as they're light and under $1300)
Diamond pistons (final SCR to be determined after I confirm cam has IVC of 74 degrees ABDC)
TFS 215cc heads
GM GAC cam to start with, then something from Patrick G
1 7/8" headers
Custom slide throttle intake with 8x58mm throttle bodies

Shooting for atleast 480whp at less than 8000 rpm.

1989GTA

I just bought some 6.125" SCAT forged rods for my SBC. They are also listed as being used for the LS1 motor. They weigh just over 600 grams. Hope this helps.

Shawn @ VA Speed

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with that combo i would run a set of callies compstars or eagles and call it a day.no need for an ultra light rod