Quote:

7.1 or longer What size are the crankshaft rod journals? If BB Chevy there are a lot of choices on brand, style and materailas for us Mopr engine lovers The longer the rod the lighter weight the pistons will be, the lighter the piston the better the motor will rev up, and slow down



With that much of a long arm stroke any shorter rods will put the piston skirts into the counter weights.

[color:"red"]65 Hemi Belvedere coming soon [/color]
[color:"#00FF00"]557" Indy engine 1.07 60ft 144mph in the 8th 2100 lbs package [/color]