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96 vortec rods??

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Old 11-16-2004, 09:31 PM
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how much power can the powdered metal rods from a 96 vortec 350 handle i heard 500hp+ is this right
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I've heard likewise about the LT1 Rods.
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Agree. LT1 rods are also powdered metal. I have an extra set if you want them.
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Originally Posted by dhdenney
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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the 96 vortech and LT1 rod are the same Part #
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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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