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Topic: Long rod 351W?
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stang106
Gearhead Posts: 780
From: God's Country!... Port Alberni B.C. Canada
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 04-06-2003 07:01 PM
   
I want to build a long rod 351W, but I need to learn more about this. Does anyone know of any online info of this combination? Anyone have one? Are there common components to make it reasonably priced? Or are they not worth the effort?
Thanks,
Dave------------------
'70 ragtop Stang
351W - 13.70 @104.
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james306
Journeyman Posts: 82
From: falmouth,me,usa
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 04-06-2003 07:58 PM
i wouldnt bother with it. the 351w has a nice rod ratio of 1.70. a longer rod will give you increased dwell time at BDC and TDC. the increased dwell at TDC allows more time for the combustion process.
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 04-06-2003 08:19 PM
Yeah Dave, why?
The long rod theory is pretty much a dead issue.------------------
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stang106
Gearhead Posts: 780
From: God's Country!... Port Alberni B.C. Canada
Registered: Jul 2001
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posted 04-06-2003 08:38 PM
Thanks, guys.
I was under the impression a long rod 351 would give me more torque for my heavy ragtop. I'll stick with the normal stuff and try a Comp 270S.
Dave
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