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LGAFF · 05-29-2011

These were rods Paul D bought from Lingenfelter or John Marshall; appears they are 385 rods...takeouts as he went to 415

The ZR-1 featured here is just what the doctor ordered on all counts. Drop-shipped directly to Lingenfelter, the LT5 was immediately stroked out to displace 385 cubic inches, and produced 575 horsepower at the flywheel. Since then, it has been further stroked out to 415 cubic inches, and now produces in the neighborhood of 630 horsepower.

Read more: http://corvettefever.automotive.com/...#ixzz1NlWPDz00

Polo-1 · 05-29-2011

Hey Lee

I think this might be getting a little off on the info. I'll put my 2 cent in...

The 5.850 rods are a up grade for the 350-441 ci motors. This helps the rod angle in the motors for less piston side load. The factory rods are a very nice "stock" rod, but are 5.740 long. This would increase rod angle. Most would say this is a bad thing ( I think that way too). Some of us went to a 6.00 rod. This longer rod can only be used up to a 4.00 stroke ( 350-402, or big bore 427). The 415,441 with the 4.125 stroke will not use the 6.00 rod( pin is to high up in the rings). Any ways these Oliver rods you have will work VERY nice in any LT5 up to 441ci. The pistons will be ordered for the 5.850, this will locate the pin in the correct spot. For anyone looking to upgrade any ci LT5 These are the SH*@ Olivers will hold Massive power, N2O, Turbo, whatever...

LGAFF · 05-31-2011

Decided to stick 350 on this build

These are back up for sale $370 shipped

LGAFF · 06-01-2011

possible sale..item pending

05-29-2011	#11
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: 368 Connecting Rods; Oliver Rods These were rods Paul D bought from Lingenfelter or John Marshall; appears they are 385 rods...takeouts as he went to 415 The ZR-1 featured here is just what the doctor ordered on all counts. Drop-shipped directly to Lingenfelter, the LT5 was immediately stroked out to displace 385 cubic inches, and produced 575 horsepower at the flywheel. Since then, it has been further stroked out to 415 cubic inches, and now produces in the neighborhood of 630 horsepower. Read more: http://corvettefever.automotive.com/...#ixzz1NlWPDz00 __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

05-29-2011	#12
Polo-1 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 955	Re: 368 Connecting Rods; Oliver Rods Hey Lee I think this might be getting a little off on the info. I'll put my 2 cent in... The 5.850 rods are a up grade for the 350-441 ci motors. This helps the rod angle in the motors for less piston side load. The factory rods are a very nice "stock" rod, but are 5.740 long. This would increase rod angle. Most would say this is a bad thing ( I think that way too). Some of us went to a 6.00 rod. This longer rod can only be used up to a 4.00 stroke ( 350-402, or big bore 427). The 415,441 with the 4.125 stroke will not use the 6.00 rod( pin is to high up in the rings). Any ways these Oliver rods you have will work VERY nice in any LT5 up to 441ci. The pistons will be ordered for the 5.850, this will locate the pin in the correct spot. For anyone looking to upgrade any ci LT5 These are the SH*@ Olivers will hold Massive power, N2O, Turbo, whatever...

05-31-2011	#13
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: 368 Connecting Rods; Oliver Rods Decided to stick 350 on this build These are back up for sale $370 shipped __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359

06-01-2011	#14
LGAFF Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Crystal Lake, IL Posts: 7,194	Re: 368 Connecting Rods; Oliver Rods possible sale..item pending __________________ LGAFF 90 #966-150K miles-sold 92 #234-sold 1987 Callaway TT #17 1991 ZR-1 #1359