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Thread: 6" con. rod in 383?
          
   
   

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  1. 09-23-2006 09:27 PM #1
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    Ditto!
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  2. 09-23-2006 10:43 PM #2
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    One advantage not mentioned above is that you might be able to run 87 octane or at least one grade lower than with the 5.7 rods because the longer rod slows the piston down near TDC and lessens detonation, depending on the CR you are using.

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