Christopher wrote,
>I can't give you specifics on the rods. I just know that they are the
>smaller of 2 types of rod available for the 350. All that needs be
>done to them is to braze extra metal onto the crank end so that they
>fit the Alpine crank. No other modifications necessary. They are
>lighter and stronger than the stock rod.
>I'm certain that Jarrid could elaborate much further.
The rods used will depend on what sort of magic you want to put into
your pistons.
To keep it simple, use the 5.7 inch rods. They are about .065 longer
than stock, so different pistons are a must.
I used 6.0 inch carillo rods, and the compression height is so low now
that the piston is almost half as tall as stock.
You can go custom, or take a big chance and have a piston milled down
to the proper compression height.
The rods are brazed to widen the big end, then they are milled flat,
the rods are resized and shot peened.
Hope this didnt over simplify the ordeal.
If you stay with stock rods, be certain to get a set of special made
ARP rod bolts from Ramon Spontelli.
Jarrid Gross
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