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Title: Would there be any interest in longer length FE journal rods?
Post by: blykins on April 19, 2021, 03:49:45 PM

I'm having discussions with a rod manufacturer on offering some 6.700-7.000" FE journal connecting rods made.   This would open up a lot of options for lighter weight pistons on standard FE crankshafts, such as the 3.500" stroke, 3.780", 3.980", etc.  No crankshaft modifications needed. 

Any interest?  I think it would be a lot easier to get done with a 5-10 set order.

Title: Re: Would there be any interest in longer length FE journal rods?
Post by: gdaddy01 on April 19, 2021, 03:52:40 PM

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Title: Re: Would there be any interest in longer length FE journal rods?
Post by: 475fetoploader on April 19, 2021, 04:57:49 PM

I may be interested, small end for the chevy pin?

Title: Re: Would there be any interest in longer length FE journal rods?
Post by: blykins on April 19, 2021, 05:04:51 PM

I'd have to see, but probably so since there's a lot more SBC/BBC wrist pin choices than FE.

Title: Re: Would there be any interest in longer length FE journal rods?
Post by: 475fetoploader on April 19, 2021, 05:25:09 PM

I don’t think I’d be picky, so long as the piston design is what we’re after.

Title: Re: Would there be any interest in longer length FE journal rods?
Post by: frnkeore on April 19, 2021, 05:50:46 PM

Depending on price, I could go for 6.9 lg x .927 WP

Title: Re: Would there be any interest in longer length FE journal rods?
Post by: blykins on April 19, 2021, 05:56:53 PM

Right now, Molnar would be my supplier of choice and it would probably end up somewhere around $750-800 a set. 

Scat said they could do some sets at $550 each, but it would take a 20-set order.

Title: Re: Would there be any interest in longer length FE journal rods?
Post by: blykins on April 23, 2021, 04:59:48 PM

Ok, we are cleared for an order.....will need (5) takers.   I'll take 1 set, so just need 4 more guys. 

Title: Re: Would there be any interest in longer length FE journal rods?
Post by: winr1 on April 27, 2021, 08:50:22 PM

Molnar rods ??

Will all 5 sets need to be the same dimensions ??

If so, what are the dimensions and price ??



Ricky.

Title: Re: Would there be any interest in longer length FE journal rods?
Post by: blykins on April 28, 2021, 04:43:46 AM

At this point, they would all be the same length.   

I would aim for 6.800" as that will work with most strokes without offering up any piston stability issues. 

Molnar would make them.  I'm also having some R&R aluminum rods made for an FE journal in a 7.000" length and those will be made available too.