Rod swap/install writeup?

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Jul 25, 2008 | 01:23 AM

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Rod swap/install writeup?

Is there a good one? I know it's the worst part of our bottom end, and I have no clue as to how to start this kinda thing. Never touched the bottom end before, unless you count a cam, which I wouldn't.

Jul 25, 2008 | 10:19 AM

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The machineing is key, the crank needs to be spot-on, the block also (crank allignment) along with the bore, good quality rods/bolts are what your after, if you've never worked on a short block, get some good chevy rebuild books & start reading

, familiarize yourself with things, the machine shop will set them up as for checking balance/straightness & any reconditioning if needed, plus installing the bolts & pistons, even though there a new set, they still need to be checked, if its a street car, i would stay away from an aluminum rod, they have less life cycle, just get a good "lighter" forged rod with wave-lock bolts.

Jul 25, 2008 | 10:42 AM

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How much of the motor needs to be pulled off?

Jul 25, 2008 | 10:51 AM

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You have to pull the motor. I'm working on the full video man just you wait...

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...=935163&page=2

Jul 25, 2008 | 11:00 AM

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You have to pull the motor. I'm working on the full video man just you wait...

https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...=935163&page=2

That's awesome, man! I can't wait to see it. Finally a video like that for a car I actually own!

Jul 25, 2008 | 11:23 AM

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No problem man. It will be featured on my set www.ls1videohowto.com

Jul 25, 2008 | 01:37 PM

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sweet i'm definitely interested in doing this as well. and lswho, i can't remember exactly but i'm almost sure you said something about being in the phoenix area. if you are i am also and would be willing to help ya out cause id love to do this to my motor at some point in time as well.