L32 rods

[ssms5411]

Does anyone know what needs to been done to these rods so they will work with the Intense pistons(9.5:1). I'm ordering the rods and I wanted to know so I can tell the machine shop what to do.

[StudlyCamaro]

if you have a 96 why are you getting L32 rods.. L32 is a 3.4L

[Blazzin Joe]

I believe he is talking about these L32 rods...

http://www.camarov6.com/cgi-bin/ulti...&f=16&t=001857

[GTPprix]

Yes you need to talk about 1.5MM off the top edge of the wrist pin area to keep correct tolerances between the INTENSE forged pistons.

[ September 22, 2003: Message edited by: GTPprix ]</p>

[MustangEater8251]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Blazzin Joe:
I believe he is talking about these L32 rods...

http://www.camarov6.com/cgi-bin/ulti...&f=16&t=001857<hr></blockquote>


Yeah first time I saw that I knew it was going to cause ,mixups on the boards [img]smile.gif[/img]

[GTPprix]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by MustangEater8251:



Yeah first time I saw that I knew it was going to cause ,mixups on the boards [img]smile.gif[/img] <hr></blockquote>

We like to keep you guys on your toes [img]smile.gif[/img] :D

[ssms5411]

I knew I should of put the "new L32 rods" but it worked out anyways. Thanks for your response GTPprix.

[GTPprix]

Eh no problem [img]smile.gif[/img]

[ssms5411]

GTPprix, what bolts did you use for the connecting rods,L67 or the ones from Intense. Also is their any problems using factory bolts?

[GTPprix]

The factory bolts on the L32 rods are captured into the rod cap, rather than screw around with them and given the lack of failures of stock rod cap bolts I just left them alone. Now if i was using L67/36 rods I would have most definately used ARP bolts from INTENSE.

[ssms5411]

That makes sense and also saves me some money. Also today I received the lightweight pushrods, hydraulis roller lifters, main and rod bearings. All I need now is the L32 rods and then it is time to rebuild the engine. The only other question I had was about the valve springs. Should I leave them stock or go with the comp cams 105. My cam is the VS cam from zzperformance 206/216 115ls. What do you think?

[GTPprix]

While the VS cam is just that, Valve Safe while your in there I would definately recommend the 105lbs springs part#26915-12 for almost everyone especially with the upgraded lifters. This will extend your redline quite a ways, I'm assuming your ditching the balance shaft anyway when they balancer your crank for the new pistons and rods anyhow?

[ssms5411]

I really didn't think about that. What would they need to do?

[GTPprix]

You need to get a 50% balance on the rotating assembly (since your balancing it for the new rods and pistons anyhow its a no brainer) including the balancer, flex plate/flywheel then remove the balance shaft and plug the oil supply hole in the back of the block behind the rear cover. It SHOULD free up about 15 or so horse (possibly more) from rotating mass. Another plus is the thing will spin up to 7 Grand like no ones business lol.

[ September 22, 2003: Message edited by: GTPprix ]</p>

[ssms5411]

Thanks I give a try.