I have a little time capsule from the 70's...a complete small block with an 8 bolt crank..and what looks like a nice set of what must be Direct Connection connecting rods (very nicely finished)and Arias pistons all toped off with a nice ported set of X heads from Ron's Porting.
The engine has a roller cam in it with what looks like those old Crane bar & clip roller lifters in it...and the icing on the cake a mint set of fender well headers for a 65 Cuda..
Now back to my question...does anyone have a Early 70's Direct Connection catalog that might show the casting or part number for small block connecting rods?
Any help would be muchly appreceated...
Rob

Two rods listed in 78 DC catalog.# P3690641,magnafluxed,double shot peened and high strength bolts and nuts.Other is all out race rod Pt # 3614514 specail heavy duty forging with 7/16" bolts

the 514 rods were/are called small block hemi footprint rods due to the big end appearence looking like a hemi rod does. a very stout rod but heavy. i used them with a standard 340 crank and 12to 1 trw's with cut down domes and had to add mallory to the crank to balance it. this was a nascar rod.

Thanks Guys..!! there's no 7/16 bolts in these rods they look like old SPS bolts...
These rods are finished like a Pro billet I beam but they have a number running the length of the beam.
This engine might be some kinda short stroke deal.
When I knock it apart I'll post up some pictures and then the small block guys will have a better idea of what I have.

Thanks again...