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Old 08-02-2012, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by PatM View Post
If the engine is using 5.7 rods, it's most likely external balanced. Most of the internal balanced cranks require 6.0 rods.
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Why do you say that? Rod length has nothing to do with a motor being internally or externally balanced, particularly when using an aftermarket crank.
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