Long rods would be better in terms of longevity....at least in theory

That said the Pits are full of 9.8 deck 496" BB Chevies with 4.25" cranks and 6.135 or at best 6.385" (+.250) rods.

I have 6.2" rods in my 4.25" stroke 440" Mopar smallblock and 6.123" (340 mopar rods) in my 9.5" deck 427" Windsor ford.

Last edited by Streetwize; 09/14/23 08:39 AM.
WIZE

World's Quickest Diahatsu Rocky (??) 414" Stroker Small block Mopar Powered. 10.84 @ 123...and gettin' quicker!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mWzLma3YGI

In Car:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjXcf95e6v0