I wouldn't run aluminum rods if you gave them to me. To many choices out there for good steel rods and all you have to do is order the rod bolt upgrade.

1970 Duster
Edelbrock headed 408
5.984@112.52
422 Indy headed small block
5.982@112.56 mph
9.42@138.27

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