Thread: 283 vs. 350
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Old 03-26-2011, 01:15 AM   #22
Ornery37
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Re: 283 vs. 350

use the 283 but upgrade the rods. was told these are it weakest rods of the chevy v8 engines. I know cause I broke one on my daily driver that I did not abuse at all. Will see if I can find the pics of the rod I broke.
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