jm67
Oct 23rd, 04, 8:50 AM
I'm in the process of putting together a 406 with 6" rods.I have 2 or 3 outside rod bolt nuts that are pretty darn close to the block.What is the minnimum clearance to be safe?I would say the tightest one is around .030.
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BillK Oct 23rd, 04, 9:26 AM I think that most engine builders shoot for .050" ssal396 Oct 23rd, 04, 10:03 AM What kind of rods are you using?? I used Eagles & they actually hit my block on # 8.. I don't know if it will be any help, but here are some pix of the cutting I had to do(I went to about .070) http://img30.exs.cx/img30/2724/396004.jpg http://img30.exs.cx/img30/7525/396005.jpg jm67 Oct 23rd, 04, 10:35 AM I used Scats 4340 I-beam rod.I believe #8 was the tightest one on mine also.Most all the others have so much clearance I didnt even bother to check them. hilljack Oct 23rd, 04, 10:44 AM I also had about .049 with the Scat I beam cap screw #8. It saw 6K RPM yesterday on the dyno....no windows so far :D | ||