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Old 06-23-2011 | 03:55 PM
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im looking for a set of forged rods and pistons for my 6l i know scat makes a set of rods for stock stroke and length i cant seem to find a set of pistons to go with anyone know where to look thanks
Old 06-23-2011 | 04:03 PM
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might as well bump the motor up to a 370ci while you're in there.
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what do u do to make it a 370
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just knock the piston 30 over. stock crank and stock size rods.
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im trying to stay away from boring it out and just throwing rods and pistons in it
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you atleast need to hone the motor to get the rings to seat better. a small bore isnt much more expensive than a hone...and you're already spending that much money on rods and pistons...
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they want 600 bucks for a bore around here with torque plates
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what size rods am i going to need i keep seeing 6.098 as a stock length and all aftermarket are 6.125 so what rods do i need to use to go into a stock bore with aftermarket forged pistons
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Dont know if this is what you want but we have on the shelf a 4032 forged MAHLE piston set with rings for a 4.030 bore / 6.098 rod set up for stock .945 piston pin.. pm me if interested in price....
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theres no way to just run a forged rod and piston on a 364 with a stock crank



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