I'm collecting some parts to build a mild 467 BBC. It will most likely use hypereutectic pistons for cost reasons and have a mech flat tappet. The goal is 500hp SAE with pump, pulleys and alternator.
I'm fully aware that longer rods on BBC's work well and why. That is on more radical race engines as far as i know and i would like to know if i would see any gains on a engine that will never see rpm over 6000.
I don't know of any 450-550hp street 467's with 6.585 long rods for example. Does any of you guys have a milder bigblock with longer rods?
Did you gain anything from it power wise?
The final question is if you believe the weight of a longer common "cheapie" I beam rod is about equal to a set of stock 3/8 truck rods? I haven't gotten to the part where i weigh mine and thought someone might know..
I'm fully aware that longer rods on BBC's work well and why. That is on more radical race engines as far as i know and i would like to know if i would see any gains on a engine that will never see rpm over 6000.
I don't know of any 450-550hp street 467's with 6.585 long rods for example. Does any of you guys have a milder bigblock with longer rods?
Did you gain anything from it power wise?
The final question is if you believe the weight of a longer common "cheapie" I beam rod is about equal to a set of stock 3/8 truck rods? I haven't gotten to the part where i weigh mine and thought someone might know..