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5.7 or 6 inch rod

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#1 ·
I am building a 400 +hp 350 for street strip use and am wondering if there would be any gain by using a 6 inch rod in a engine that is only going to see a max of 6000 rpm. Ive got to buy rods anyhow but the pistons seem to be a little cheaper for the 5.7 rod.
 
#3 ·
You know 6" rods have their place but for a mostly street engine w/ 400 hp I would just stick with a good set of 5.7 rods. You could use properly prepped (mag'd, polished beams, shot peened, ARP bolts) stock chevy rods or buy a set of aftermarket like Scat or whichever you choose. I would have the entire reciprocating assembly balance though for longevity and smooth running when you stand on it.
 
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