Re: U20 Compression

[Gordon Glasgow <glasgow@serv.net>]

The factory rods are actually beefier than a small-block Chevy. The weak point 
is the rod bolts.
Upgrade to good ones like ARP. I've also been told that Chevy 396 and Chrysler 
Hemi rod bolts can be
made to fit but I don't know that for a fact.

Mike Poorboy wrote:

> What about the factory connecting rods? Are they strong enough to
> handle around 200 horsepower? This around what a U20 is capable
> of normally aspirated. Plus or minus 20 horsepower.

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Gordon Glasgow
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