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Direct Connection SB rod part #

Posted By: RobR

Direct Connection SB rod part # - 01/15/10 09:29 PM

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
Posted By: 62maxwgn

Re: Direct Connection SB rod part # - 01/15/10 10:04 PM

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
Posted By: 3ddart

Re: Direct Connection SB rod part # - 01/16/10 12:38 AM

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.
Posted By: RobR

Re: Direct Connection SB rod part # - 01/16/10 04:45 PM

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...
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