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  1. 02-11-2008 06:34 PM #1
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    well i have used the thumb rods/ truck rods in many big block builds and they have never gave me much trouble .but you would be getting to the point were a better rod would not cost much like 300 to350 alot cheaper then if the rod wants to come out for a visit . if you have the room i would build the tall deck long rod 496 with the 990 heads .well the 525 i have built that would work to
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