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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 08:47 PM
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I have been told that ls3 rods are stronger then ls2 rods and that the ls3 rods will fit in the ls2 block? Does anyone have any knowledge on this? Is it worth it? Thanks guys
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Lol if they are stronger thats news to me, but yes they will work.
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All the factory 6.098 rods are interchangeable for the most part.
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The only real difference is that the gen 3 stuff is press fit pins and the gen 4 is floating.
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How much are you getting those rods for?

Personally, I'd rather drop $280 on brand new forged I beam rods with ARP bolts for a budget upgrade. Those will hold a lot more power and RPM than any stock LS3 rod.
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^^^Very true
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Originally Posted by redtan
How much are you getting those rods for?

Personally, I'd rather drop $280 on brand new forged I beam rods with ARP bolts for a budget upgrade. Those will hold a lot more power and RPM than any stock LS3 rod.
He said he wanted $200 for the rods..what brand new forged i beam rods go for $280?
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He said he wanted $200 for the rods..what brand new forged i beam rods go for $280?
Add in another $200+ for ARP bolts and re-sizing and you're at $400 for used OEM rods.

Scat I beam with ARP bolts are $283.

http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...olts-927-pin-/

Heck, for $65 more than used OEM rods you can get some brand new forged H beams.

http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...nnecting-rods/
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Originally Posted by redtan
Add in another $200+ for ARP bolts and re-sizing and you're at $400 for used OEM rods.

Scat I beam with ARP bolts are $283.

http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...olts-927-pin-/

Heck, for $65 more than used OEM rods you can get some brand new forged H beams.

http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...nnecting-rods/
Dang you weren't kidding...thanks man!
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Dang you weren't kidding...thanks man!
Fyi, those are longer than stock.
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Originally Posted by Jon@BruteSpeed
Fyi, those are longer than stock.
Not a problem, just click back to connecting rods on the left of the link and choose the rods that are 6.100 length and have the .944 pin. Here's the link

http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...olts-944-pin-/
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