What set of SBC 6.0 rods has the best cam clearance for 383

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Re: What set of SBC 6.0 rods has the best cam clearance for 383

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Horsepower ratings are based on the fact that y'all keep asking........

I rate one rod at 500 HP. I've run it at 1725, with an 8740 bolt.

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Re: What set of SBC 6.0 rods has the best cam clearance for 383

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Sort of like you buy a claw hammer and find a label on it that reads: "Caution. May contain nuts or nut products." (Yes, the handle might be hickory...) Ya can't be too careful in retail sales.
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Re: What set of SBC 6.0 rods has the best cam clearance for 383

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MadBill wrote: Mon Sep 17, 2018 10:12 pm Sort of like you buy a claw hammer and find a label on it that reads: "Caution. May contain nuts or nut products." (Yes, the handle might be hickory...) Ya can't be too careful in retail sales.
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Re: What set of SBC 6.0 rods has the best cam clearance for 383

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Back to the OP... I used the Scat PC rods with the LT4 cam and had to relieve .060" on 2 rods. Was not a big deal.
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Re: What set of SBC 6.0 rods has the best cam clearance for 383

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Compstar 6" rods with a 3.875 crank hit my .425 lobe standard base circle. I've seen others on this forum complain that they don't clear as much as advertised.
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