LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 09:31 PM
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Default 96 vortec rods??

how much power can the powdered metal rods from a 96 vortec 350 handle i heard 500hp+ is this right
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 11:44 PM
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I've heard likewise about the LT1 Rods.
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 09:34 AM
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Agree. LT1 rods are also powdered metal. I have an extra set if you want them.
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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 11:20 AM
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Agree. LT1 rods are also powdered metal. I have an extra set if you want them.

If not mistaken the LT1 Rods are a tad longer than a standard SBC rod aren't they?
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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 02:32 PM
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the 96 vortech and LT1 rod are the same Part #
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Old Nov 18, 2004 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by buffman
If not mistaken the LT1 Rods are a tad longer than a standard SBC rod aren't they?
They're 5.7 rods, didn't know what length Vortec rods were but Squat13 already clarified all that.
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Originally Posted by dhdenney
They're 5.7 rods, didn't know what length Vortec rods were but Squat13 already clarified all that.

Nevermind, I was thinking of the 4.3L rods being longer.. My mistake
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