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Re: Engine builders
Performance wise, the larger displacement results in more horsepower. The longer stroke results in more torque. However, I believe that there is longevity with a 6" rod. It would be great if the small block deck height was at least 0.25" taller, and one could have the best of both worlds.
I blueprinted a 6.0" rod, 355, that went about 125,000 miles in my '81 K20. It was still strong before it slipped out of 3rd, over revved, and broke off a dime size piece of short piston. I'd rather do a 5.85" rod with a better piston height and ring grouping.
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